Well.. I have to say that the horse show was very fun, exhausting and just a great experience.

I have had a really great summer with family and friends. I went to the Motley Crue concert last week and this week it is Linkin Park! Now it is time to think about school starting (for my kids). Off to the store to find backpacks and clothes.

I’ve been quite busy with my designs too. I am working on some custom orders as well as a few things to add to my site.

Here is my most recent addition:

ECLECTIC WIRE BANGLE

This bangle is designed to be worn with the beautiful clasp in the front or in the back. It is perfectly balanced!

Available at Adobe Sol Designs:

I am taking a little vacation!

Off to a horse show for a week. I will post about it when I return on  July 15.

I have closed my ETSY shops for the week. My website will remain open. I will mail packages and answer emails when I return.

Thank you and have a wonderful week,

Rebecca

Available at Adobe Sol Designs 

Here’s an earthy combination of metal and glass! Very comfortable, gorgeous and completely handmade!

Made with solid copper wire and big-hole lampwork beads lined with solid copper, which “float” along the wrapped core of the bracelet. All of the metal has an oxidized patinae. Tumble polished for a clean and durable piece. This bracelet measures a maximum of 8 inches in length and adjusts down to 7.5 inches. It will comfortabley fit a 6.00 to 6.75 inch wrist.

Components:
Solid Copper Wire: 14 gauge, 18 gauge
Lampwork Beads: handmade by Leah Deeb, 13mm X 6mm, copper cored, matte, greens blues

These pieces are so “Tropical” looking! I was going for an aged look.. like something found burried in the sand on an island. They came out of the tumbler gorgeous!

Available in my ETSY shop!

The custom orders are finally getting wrapped up and sent out. My supplies shop is in full swing with handmade beadcaps, Mykonos beads and leather chokers…

I will be adding some new pieces to Adobe Sol Designs soon. Please check often!

Here is a custom order bracelet I made to go with my Tierra Earrings :

Some recent offerings in Adobe Supplies Shop:

I once learned to fly a plane… Yes, I do have a pilot license, but I am definately NOT current!  Along with learning to fly I had to learn a little about navigation… compass headings/runway headings… I am starting a series of jewelry based on navigation. This necklace is the first in the series.

“May you always find your way down the magnificent path of life!”

Completely handmade… every single component!
The focal piece is a stamped and forged compass which dangles below the various links. I have added forged and stamped detail to the S-Links, one of which serves as the clasp-closure. The small discs are stamped with directions (SE SW NE NW). Oxidized and tumble polished for a durable, rustic, clean shine.

Navigation is currently available at Adobe Sol Designs

The dust has finally settled after two weeks of horse showing! My kids rode well and got a big confidence boost. There are so many positive aspects of kids riding and showing horses, seriously… just to name a few:

Goal oriented good clean fun, discipline, success and failure(both are so important.. keeps us humble), socialization (we are in a very good barn),  Focus…. I could go on and on…

So good to have met Paul but I was hoping to meet Dody also. They have some amazing shops on ETSY. Hand spun yarns of the best quality,  handmade spinning tools, and magnificent handmade toys !!

Now back to work! I have a bench full of custom orders to complete. Sandy… your order is first!

I did manage to grab a few minutes to photograph and post a few new copper creations, available at Adobe Sol Designs:

Copper Relic Ring - Size 8

Rustin Hoops Earrings

Enjoy!

Rebecca

OK.. enough of the supplies.. Time to do what I am passionate about doing… Making jewelry! Just click on the title to get to the listing! Some are on my website and some are in my etsy shop.

ARCHAIC TEXTURE Bangle bracelet. It has been a while since I made one of these and this one turned out AWESOME! Plenty of pure copper, Mykonos Greek metalized ceramic and lampwork beads (By Tiffany McCoy).

GOTHIC ICE Necklace. This one has a rather Gothic appeal. Crystal rock quarrtz handwrapped with lots of sterling silver wire! Thanks to my neck model !

TWIST Ring. Heavy gauge sterling silver twisted into a magnificent piece!

GREEK COPPER Rings. I got a request from one of my wonderful customers for a “Greek Ceramic” ring. I made 3 so she could have a choice (she hasn’t chosen yet). The other two will go up on my site this week.

Ok.. Here are a few more supplies I have added to my Adobe Supplies Shop … and now it is time for me to get back to the bench and create some new jewelry designs which , of course,  is my first love in this wonderful world of art jewelry!!

Beadcaps:

Sterling Silver Earwires

Ohhh so good to be home! The trip to Washington D.C. was FABULOUS!! I am so impressed with the ornate, well thought out architecture. We saw so many places. Part of out group shook hands with Obama. I spoke to Ben Stein (a comedian).. saw him on the street. We also went to Mt. Vernon, Willimasburg, VA., Busch Gardens and many other places.

P.S.  My daughter did so so so GREAT!

When I returned home I had a package waiting for me from Myknos! They are the importers of the finest quality Greek Ceramic beads available. These beads are Kiln Fired ceramic with metalized, Raku, enameled and matte finishes. They are extremely durable and gorgeous! I have added a bunch of them to my new Adobe Supplies Shop. I’ll be adding more this weekend. Here are a few in my shop now: