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Introducing a New Line

Image may contain: 1 person, smiling, sitting, ocean, sky, sunglasses, mountain, outdoor, water and natureHappy June! I can't believe we're here already. The year has really flown by since January. I have been really busy with work and creating new things; it has really been fantastic.  The park is fantastic and we're really enjoying being outside more and celebrating a fantastic life together.

So many have asked me about my wire weaving.  They ask, how do you do that? Have you ever thought of teaching a class?? How about a tutorial?  Can you make a tutorial??
Well, I decided that I would do a quick intro series on what I call Wire Theory.  Basically I'm not going to sit down and write out exactly how to make one specific piece. I think we can safely say there are plenty of people out there who do that.

You will learn the skills to create something like this carnelian piece that sold literally ten minutes after I finished it.

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What I find most lacking in the tutorials available today is the theory behind the piece. What do you do when the wires are too short?  What do you do when you don't have the right bead?  How do you make something without a tutorial?? I'm going to fill that gap for you. My tutorials will be written in such a way to provide you with the gentle nudge you may be looking for to get started in become a Wire Jewelry Creator instead of a Wire Jewelry Replicator. My tutorials also come with support.  At any time you have a question, or just want to chat about wire weaving, share your work or ask a question you can pop into the  Facebook group and leave a message there or message my FB Page. I'll do my best to respond as quickly and as fully as possible.  I've uploaded 4 PDFs and one Introduction file to the website and you can find them here.

Also in celebration of 38 years of LGBT Pride Parades I've added a coupon code for the month of June, LGBT Pride month.  For all orders over $100 you can apply the PRIDE38 coupon code to get 38% off your total purchase.  I've excluded the tutorials but everything else is fair game. EVEN items on sale!

So that's what's going on right now.  Tons of stuff. Lots of pretties on the website, festivals coming up. So much to do.  I really hope you all have a wonderful month. Remember to share your pretties on the Facebook page.  I'd love to see what you're working on!

Hugz!
Sosanna


Confessions of a Modern Witch - Episode 1




Recent Works - A Witch's View

Here are a few photos of some pieces I have been working on lately.  I've always wanted to learn a type of channel setting for stones using wire weave instead of soldering. These are my attempts at that process.

This first piece is a Labradorite with Goldstone Cabachons.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

This second piece is a Labradorite with Swavorski Crystals.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
I created a couple of videos so you can see the flash on the stones.  At the time of this writing all pieces are available for purchase.  My webhost is dragging their feet at updating my page so I can't post these for sale.  You can however message me directly on this blog or on my facebook page to purchase them.










A Witch's View - SPACE

Lately hubby and I have been working on some new products. We have been playing with resin. Along with the cold casting, we have been creating pendants with images inside them. I found some really nice public domain images from the Hubble telescope. I wanted to share those with you.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


And here's a video.  








I am really pleased with how these turned out.  You can find them for sale on my website.  



Witchy Wednesday - Bringing the Magic Back to BaubleSmith

A little over 7 months ago a hurricane came thought and flooded a large portion of Eastern North Carolina.  My little corner of the world was included in the area.  We were luckier than most in that we only lost our vardo and our ability to vend for the next year.  Heartbreaking as it is so many people were in a much more harsh situation than we were/are in.  The water in the river is still very high and at this point we still have water on our property.  But at least we can stay on our property. Some cannot even return to their homes.

When our business sailed down the river, hubby and I discussed the best way to move forward and we thought about changing direction in our business and trying to become more mainstream vs. our direct Pagan/Witchy direction.  We revamped the website and I started marketing.  We have found that no matter how hard I try, I tend to sprinkle magic in here and there. Examples include - Hubby wants to make bath salts, I go off on a tangent about how wonderful that is and how we should do ritual bath soaks with ones for Samhain, Yule .... you get the picture.

Photo Credit - BaubleSmith




Next he wants to make resin bracelets.  My eyes glaze over as I start recommending pentacles and ravens and you see where I'm going.

Photo Credit - BaubleSmith



As we tried to make our more mainstream, the magic found its way in. As we rebuild from this devastation and it could be up to 3 years before the buyouts are completed by the state, We sit here trying to understand where we're going and what we're going to be doing while we wait for the uncertainty that is dealing with governmental agencies. All we can do is keep the magic flowing and direct our energies towards making life at this place better while we are here.

I'm beginning to pick up my clay again.  I may have some new items showing up in the shop soon. I've created some goddess pieces that I can't wait to share with you.  I have also added some candles back to the shop. These were always wonderful additions and I know that they will continue to help bring light to those who need it.

Photo Credit - BaubleSmith

So today, I'm waiting.  I'm watching. I'm spelling. Directing the forces of nature and the powers of the elements to guide this process to an end. I hear three years but, I long for 3 weeks.

So mote it be.