WIP, a Box of Rocks & 3 at once!

This is what I've been working on. It's just a box of rocks, the tough part is that I still need to cut about twice again as many stones as you see here before I can tumble them to finished cabochons. If that seems like a lot of work it's just because IT'S A LOT OF WORK! But it will be worth it when completed. Seen here is a mix of mostly agates and jaspers. The first two cuts are made by hand. When I have about 4-1/2 lbs. of stones I can begin to tumble them. It's a multi-staged process with a thorough wash up between each tumble.

 

The other news is that I was featured in three ArtFire Collections in one day!

 

My Dragonfly sculpture, Chinese Writing Stone pendant, & Butterfly & Poppy sculpture all were featured yesterday in separate ArtFire Collections:
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=17124
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=17075
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=17101 

For my friends at Creating the Hive, I've been away for nearly a week and was unable to post, I missed you guys!

Man in the Moon is featrured on Artfire

"The Super Moon that appeared last Saturday night has inspired a lot of "moon seekers". Here are some moon items that should satisfy your search!"
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=16663
My Man in the Moon necklace was previewed at Creating the Hive.

 

 

My Artfire Store: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=62091&op=new&body=1

Jewelry Trees, New from Lunar Skies

These trees were a suggestion from a friend when she first saw my sculptures. I though it was a pretty cool idea, having some of your jewelry on display. After all you can't wear all of it all the time, and you know you can never have too much jewelry!

 

Visit my Etsy shop for more details: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry?ref=pr_shop

Under the Sea Treasury includes my Sea Turtle Pendant

Homespun Dolls has put together a very striking Treasury that includes my Sea Turtle pendant.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d862277af586d9198e7f2b7/under-the-sea

 

Homespun Dolls is a fellow member at Creating the Hive. If you haven't seen these dolls, you should take a look now: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HomespunDolls They're amazing.

Man in the Moon Necklace, Ocean Jasper and Sterling Silver

I previewed this piece recently at Creating the Hive as a work in progress. It's finished now, and I'm pretty pleased with the result.

Man in the Moon Necklace, featuring a very unique Ocean Jasper cabochon and Sterling silver moon complete with craters and a star filled sky. Chain is hand made sterling silver 23" long.

When I cut this stone I knew immediately what it would be. It has a bubbled druzy edge forming the moon's nose. One of the orbs in the ocean jasper forms the man in the moon's eye. To call this piece one of a kind is quite an understatement. Posted on Etsy & Artfire.

My Etsy Shop:http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry
My ArtFire Shop: http://www.artfire.com/users/lunarskies

Butterflies Galore!

I've recently finished four new butterfly sculptures I previewed as works in progress at Creating the Hive
These pieces are now listed on the fine art link of my web site: http://www.lunarskies.com/pages1/fineart.html
also on my etsy and Artfire stores: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry
http://www.artfire.com/users/lunarskies




Butterfly and Rose Free-standing Copper Sculpture
Copper butterfly and rose with cholla cactus wood and oak base, approximately 9-1/4" high x 6-1/2" wide. Features a Swallowtail butterfly that nearly flutters above a blooming Rose.








Butterfly and Trumpet Flower Wall Hanging Sculpture
Copper butterflies and trumpet bush flowers with cholla cactus wood and oak base, approximately 14" high x 5-1/2" wide. Features recessed wire hanger in back which allows art to hang flush against the wall.


(Below left) Butterfly and Poppy Copper Wall Hanging Sculpture
Copper butterfly and poppy with cholla cactus wood and oak base, approximately 7" high x 3" wide. Features recessed wire hanger in back which allows art to hang flush against the wall.

(Below right) Butterfly and Baby Rose Wall Hanging Sculpture
Copper butterfly and rose with cholla cactus wood and oak base, 6-5/8" high x 2-3/4" wide. Features recessed wire hanger in back which allows art to hang flush against the wall.

Dragonfly Sculpture Feaured on Artfire

"As the weather warms, the insects begin to take flight. This collection celebrates the insects that are attracted to the garden."
That's the theme of this very cool collection. Drop on by and leave a comment:
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15919

 

Or visit the Fine Art page of my web site to see more of my sculptures:
http://www.lunarskies.com/pages1/fineart.html

"The Intruder" Butterfly and Bee Sculpture is in an Etsy Treasury

There is an new Etsy Treasury called Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees ...and my sculpture is in it. Check it out:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d70e039b2cb6d910317835f/birds-and-the-bees-and-the-flowers-and
Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry
LunarSkies Web Site: http://www.lunarskies.com/