News from the studio
- Posted on: 14, May, 2012
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This is a partial view of my worktable. As usual, various projects are going on simultaneously.
You can see brooches for an upcoming exhibition (more details will follow soon), work for my Spring Open Studio this Sunday and also for one of my wholesale accounts.
Some of the jewelry that I'm making for my stockist in Hydra island, the lovely boutique Speak Out:
More silver & resin pieces in progress, while waiting for the resin to set:
I'm especially happy with the colorful fishes, which are going to become earrings, a ring and a bracelet.
Also a set of three custom bridesmaids' bracelets, stamped with the couple's initials and the wedding date:
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Summer preview
- Posted on: 13, May, 2012
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A new pair of earrings in the colors of the sea. I purchased a nice strand of faceted amazonite rondelles long ago and I just had to start using these beautiful gems.
...and citrine earrings, bright as the summer sun:
... no-ordinary vase, made with the urchins that we recently collected!
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Hiking
- Posted on: 08, May, 2012
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Last week, on a crisp, sunny day, we went hiking on the mountain. Here are some photos for you to enjoy!
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Like a wave
- Posted on: 01, May, 2012
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I discovered this texture by accident the other day, as I was making clasps for my braided bracelets. While roll-printing with a piece of ribbon, I exerted too much pressure and the design was distorted, reminding me more of a wave.
Immediately, I decided to make this simple sterling silver ring, to showcase the beautiful texture:
Then I also made a toggle clasp for this lava bracelet:
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Spring
- Posted on: 30, April, 2012
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....that feels more and more like summer, while also working on a couple new brooches.
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Welcome to my blog! I'm Maria Apostolou and I make jewelry combining sterling silver with gemstones, fibers, paper, found materials and many more. I live in Chalkida, Greece. This is a journal where I share my jewelry making processes and explorations, along with bits of design, crafting, traveling and daily inspirations. Read more. Thanks for visiting!
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