Hiatus

Yes I took a hiatus. I hadn't lit a torch in two months. I got busy and put my metalsmithing on the back burner. At the request of my father I blew off the dust from my torch and created these turquoise pieces for his Australian mates to be given as gifts on his latest trip to Australia. Would I remember how to do this? Would things go smoothly? I was rusty...but I got into the groove and it felt good to work with stones and metal again. It is always an honor to get to adorn the necks and wrists of friends, family, and strangers.

Turquoise Pieces...from start to finish