A fun little video of how I make a ring!

   I've been thinking about making short little videos to show my process to the world but I never got around to it until now! I love how this first video turned out and I can't wait to shoot more. 
   Last month I decided I wanted to enter the American Made Awards so I put together my entry with lots of help from my friends. I didn't make it into the finalists, but I can't wait to see who did win. The contest did help me take the time to spruce up my bio, get some amazing new photos of my work, and make my first video. I'm planning to enter more contests in the near future just to keep me on my toes! I have been so wrapped up in the production side of my jewelry collection that I haven't taken much time to experiment and really push my designs and skills to the next level. I'm sure lots of you fall in to this same pattern. I know in college I never had to think about pricing and marketability of my designs so the sky was the limits. I want to dive in again without limits and see what I come up with! I am also thinking about teaching some classes this winter, I am going to talk to a studio next week so wish me luck!
   Let me know what you think about my video or just what you have been working on lately I would love to see.

xoxo
Amanda

Brand new necklace collection available online

Just in time for the holidays I'm rolling out some new button necklaces in brass. I've already delivered a selection to Co-op 28, Handmade Galleries and Flock Shop. Also Twig and Willow in Long Beach, a brand new account for my jewelry has their selection in the mail.


The price of silver has more than doubled in the last year so I came up with this design for a more budget friendly option. I am loving the glitter, sparkle and texture on the buttons I selected. The first 9 styles are already up in my Etsy shop and they are priced at $40.00!


These necklaces all measure right around 1 inch and hang on a 20 inch chain. They have a sparkly little jewel back by the clasp, because who doesn't love a little sparkle.


Here's a tip if you have an allergy to brass like I do, paint a little clear nail polish on the back. I only get the lovely green line when I wear brass rings but just in case that's my trick.

Oh by the way if you want to get a little extra deal good through the end of the month, sign up for my mailing list on the right or head over to my Facebook fan page.

Which one is your favorite? I have 2 so far.

That's all for now.
Have a lovely day.
xo Amanda