Inspired by the grandkids

I just got an email from a friend in TN who talked about finding inspiration for jewelry design.  I had been thinking about this for my blog the past couple of days.  Funny how often when you think of something, it appears out of no where. (This happens when I think of former students.)

   I had been thinking about some of the pieces I've made that were inspired either directly or indirectly by my grandchildren.  (a natural progression since this is a blog about metal clay and grandchildren!)  

One of my pieces started from a picture of my Granddaughter when we took her to the zoo.  She is such a cutie and I wanted to preserve that picture in metal...... hence the title, "Olivia in metal"  The picture doesn't do it justice; it really is nice.  (Working on photographing jewelry is a whole other story.)  I plan on doing one of the grandsons too.  All I have done on that one is to get the picture ready for a PPP. 

 Indirectly, I did a piece based on a mold I took from my Granddaughter's jellies (shoes).  It made a beautiful necklace with a shell theme. 

 The last item was made from my grandson's Lego pieces.  I get lots of compliments on these earrings.  I plan on doing a series of pieces called, "Child's Play."   I had to assure my grandson that no Lego's were harmed in the making of this piece.  (Sounds like something that goes at the end of a movie.)