On My Own But Not Alone: SchmUck JunkiE

For a moment the magic seemed to have past but like a wizzle (the girls were searching for the word wizard and came up with wizzle) the magic is back. I spent the last two days in the Atelier where I seem to flourish. Being not the typical Goldsmith, I am also a Schmuck Junkie (jewellery obsessed). So I love to be there and be surrounded in the sparkling atmosphere of the jewels and the city. I finished the Silver and Fine gold ring that I began to make last week.. It still needs to be shot with Black and Champagne Diamonds and then it will sparkle like it should. I also began to work on some elegant Turquoise and Black Diamond drop earrings. You can see pictures below of me using the torches that you have to blow into to control your flame... This is not easy for me being used to an automatic one. I try to avoid using it in the workshop but in the Atelier this is the only torch they have! So I am learning none the less. On Monday I will spend the day with one of the girls in the shop going around to other leading Goldsmiths and researching possibilities for the materials (not ideas! after working for Zobel it's hard try to spot anything new and inspiring.. But I have a plan and need to search around for ideas for other materials.. and it's going to be so Rock and Roll. Then I will stay another day in the Atelier on Tuesday to finish the earrings :) :) :)

I have to share this beautiful song we listened to on repeat this morning...

I also wanted to share these great rings and broaches that Atelier Zobel is exhibiting....click here--->Billard Ball Rings and Broaches . They are simple but made from Billard Balls and I think they are great. Being able to make my own fine jewellery I tend to gravitate towards these unconventional ideas.. at least for something to purchase.

So another wochenende has arrived already and I've got it packed with plans of FIRSTS... this weekend no party time. Tomorrow I will go on top of the Munster and see the city that I've lived in for almost 3 months from it's most spectacular view. Hopefully the weather permits. On Sunday I will spend the morning at church.. I can see jaws dropping... Yes church.. With a girlfriend from work. I told you it was a wochenende of firsts! Then we plan to check out an Art Gallery and continue looking at art for the whole day on monday... So I will have plenty to write about come Tuesday. Bis zum nachsten mal.. UNtil next time.. Xoxo