Love is in the Air

And as I always say, the idea that V-Day is only for lovers is for suckers.

Take a note from these cuties!

Jealous? I am! That looks like a great hug.

So, I'm completely smitten. What started as an innocent experiment during some free time quickly grew into passionate love. It was love at first sight. I haven't named him yet (I'm considering Bonco), but I know I want him on me at all times, for a long time. And I hope to make more soon! Incase you're confused, I'm talking about this adorable little brass Brontosaurus I made at school the other day.

Inspired by something I doodled in a notebook, I sawed him out of some scrap brass on a whim, and as soon as I laid eyes on the finished piece, it was LOVE! In fact, I love him so much that I plan to do a million different things with this prototype. I'm currently in the process of casting it in silver, and also plan to saw out a few more from sheet metal. Ideally, I'd like to wear multiple Brotosaurus on pins, earrings, rings, I want them everywhere.

If only

I was recently reading an article on snowflakes (my homepage is set to National Geographic because I can kind of be a science geek) and it sparked up a bit of crystal frenzy deep inside me.

Individual snowflakes are actually called snow crystals, and their formation, though much quicker and more climate sensitive, is not unlike the formation of other crystals. Unfortunately like many beautiful crystals, they're far too delicate to be worn, which got me thinking about the pletherra of enchanting crystals that are nearly impossible to make into anything wearable. Not that that will stop me from trying to figure a way around it.

Pictured: Mesolite, unknown, Carrolite, Humite, Beihlite all photos from InlovewithGeosciences.tumblr.com

All this looking at unconventional crystals has left me wanting to go shopping for some new supplies! Expect lots of new crystal work for this coming spring collection

Cold as Ice

Seems to me like the perfect weather to curl up with a steamy drink and a good book. Personally, I'm thinking a Hot Toddy and anything by David Sedaris. Nothing like some whiskey and a good laugh to warm up!

Head over Heels

I'm very happy to say that Dolorous jewelry is starting the year off with bang!

As well as many new items coming to my online store soon, expect a new website (sneak peak at Dolorousjewelry.com), a gorgeous photo shoot of my recent collection and plenty of press. Look for my interview on Fashionotes.com

Resolution

Happy New Year!

Perspective

Dolorous Jewellery website coming soon! As well as an editorial shoot of the collection.

Expect a whole new perspective on the pieces

PULPed

Here are the pictures of Dolorous jewellery in PULP magazine. I think this spread is absolutely stunning and I love how the stylist layered the pieces. These aren't all of the photos of my jewellery in the magazine, just a selection of my favourites

All of the jewellery shown is Dolorous

PULP

Dolorous jewelry featured in the second issue of PULP Magazine!

Photos of the spread are coming soon but in the meantime go checkout the magazine for free at http://www.pulpmagazineonline.com/