Glossy red lamp work beads hanging from a trio of sterling silver chains that swing and spring when you wear them.
Entire dangle measures 1.75 inches/4.45 cm, on handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires.
6.30.2009
Scarlet Earrings
Glossy red lamp work beads hanging from a trio of sterling silver chains that swing and spring when you wear them.
Entire dangle measures 1.75 inches/4.45 cm, on handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires.
6.29.2009
Pure Earrings - Bronze
Brass finished steel retaining rings, hung from handmade by me oxidized sterling silver french wires.
These rings have a bit of a shimmery iridescence to them. So pretty!
The rings have a bronzy tone, complimented beautifully by the deep cocoa brown sterling ear wires.
6.28.2009
Bridal Blooms Earrings
Frosty white lucite flowers, which I nestled a glossy snow white glass pearl into, perched on handmade-by-me sterling silver ear wires. The flowers measure 10mm, or just under .5 inch.
6.27.2009
Pure Earrings - Smoke
Unfinished brushed steel retaining rings, hung from handmade by me oxidized sterling silver french wires.
Smokey grey steel with black ear wires. Perfect for everyday wear.
6.26.2009
Wisdom Pendant
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.
A 1.25 inch steel internal retaining ring frame a funky olive and gold glass owl bead, wrapped in handmade by me red brass headpin and topped with an olive green glass pearl with a red brass wire swirl embellishment.
I love the combination of olive beads and the golden tone of the red brass.
The blackened retaining ring, also called a snap ring, gives the owl a nice frame and a industrial edge.
6.25.2009
Ice Trio
I love this Bold, Chunky necklace with simple jeans and a T-shirt.
It just oozes luxury, but not too much bling.
A trio of salvaged (by me) faceted Chandelier crystals, wrapped up in Anti-tarnish silver plated wire. Framing the trio are a handful of Czech Fire Polished Beads, crystal clear and the perfect compliment to this attention grabbing necklace. the necklace is finished with nylon satin cord.
6.24.2009
Copper Duo
Earthy lengths of thick copper wire, soldered, hammered and tumbled to an organic duo of hoops.
No 2 pairs are exactly alike, each part is unique and One-Of-A-Kind.
6.23.2009
Die, Die, My Darling Pendant - Frosted Blue D20
Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?
Do you still play on Saturday night?
Do you wish you were playing right now?
Then this pendant is for you!
This is the 20 sided dice from the dice set. Frosted Blue with White Numbers
6.22.2009
Die, Die, My Darling Pendant - Shimmer Pink D20
Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?
Do you still play on Saturday night?
Do you wish you were playing right now?
Then this pendant is for you!
This is the 20 sided dice from the dice set. Easter Shimmer Pink, swirls of pale pink and shimmer, with golden numbers.
6.20.2009
Candy Stripe Earring
Fun and funky lightweight red and white striped lucite beads, wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins, and topped with white czech beads.
Hung from handmade by me sterling silver hoops, tumbled, rolled and filed by hand for strength, shine and comfort.
6.18.2009
6.17.2009
Mint Chocolate Hoops
Fused rings of fine silver,handmade by me. One larger and one smaller, nestled inside one another.
Hung from the larger ring is a pale green teardrop, wrapped up in sterling wire. The earrings are then oxidized to a deep grey, and tumbler burnished for a bit of shine.
King of RPGs
Paw & Claw Designs is thrilled to announce that the Die, Die My Darling D20 Pendants will now be available from King of RPGs. This wonderful comic, written by Jason Thompson and drawn by Victor Hao, features a necklace similar to the D20 Pendants I make.King of RPGs will be at the San Francisco Zine Fest on 8/22-8/23 and the Alternative Press Expo on 10/18-10/19 offering a 4 different versions of the pendants. Stop by and see them.
Want to get your King of RPGs fix RIGHT NOW? Visit the site and check out the amazing artwork and story. Volume 1 will be out in January 2010, but you can pick up the mini comic right now for a steal!
6.16.2009
6.15.2009
Pearched Earrings
Nothing says spring to me like the little birdies hopping along eating up all the grass seed i just put down *grumble grumble*
So I decided to make these earrings rather than look like a fool chasing small winged critters about my yard.
Little Perched Bird Silhouettes, printed with black ink onto little 5/8 inch tall (approx) rectangles of frost plastic. About 1/2 inch wide.
6.14.2009
Die, Die, My Darling Pendant - Frosted Teal D20
Show them how you roll with this 20-sided die pendant! Frosted Teal with white numbers.
Great for Geeks.
Great for Posers.
Just freakin'' great.
6.13.2009
Die, Die, My Darling Pendant - Orange Vortex
Show them how you roll with this 20-sided die pendant. Orange Vortex, shades of Orange and creamy white swirled, with Black number.
Great for Geeks.
Great for Posers.
Just freakin' great.
6.12.2009
Pebbled Ring Trio - Sterling Silver
A trio of not-too-thick, not-too-thin hammered stacking rings.
Each band measures about 2 mm wide and has been textured with various hammers and punches for a one of a kind organic look.
The rings are then tumbled for a mirror like shine.
6.11.2009
New Moon Pendant
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.
A progressive stack of retaining rings, glossy steel, matte black steel, and brushed steel, attached to a black ball chain necklace with silver plated jump rings.
The blackened and shining steel, and gleaming silver rings complement each other, creating a interesting pendant that's sure to get a second or third glance.
The "C" Shape of the retaining rings remind me of the night just after a new moon, with a gleaming sliver of moonlight piercing the black night sky.
6.10.2009
Trio Pendant
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.
A progressive stack of retaining rings, 1.25 inch to .75 inch, attached to a black ball chain necklace with silver plated jump rings.
2 Matte Black and 1 Shiny steel, offering a unique texture variance and unexpected sparkle.
6.09.2009
6.08.2009
Dusty Rose Pendant
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.
A large 1.25 inch steel retaining ring, wrapped with pink glass beads with shiny brass wire.
A glass teardrop bead hangs from the pendant for swing and shine.
6.07.2009
Pretty In Pink Pendant
A Chunky Fused Fine Silver Hoop, handformed and fused by me. The whole ring is textured with various hammers and punches, and tumbler polished for a funky pebbled look.Then, because I just couldn't leave well enough alone, I wrapped some little pale pink glass pearls around the ring and hung a wrapped faceted pink teardrop bead bead from the center.
6.06.2009
Startlight Pendant
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.
A progressive stack of retaining rings, 1.25 inch to .75 inch, attached to a black ball chain necklace with gold plated jump rings.
From the largest ring hangs a single gold plated steel star charm for a bit of sparkle and shine.
The blackened steel and gleaming golden charm complement each other, creating a interesting pendant that's sure to get a second or third glance.
6.05.2009
6.04.2009
Cotton Candy Pendant
A duo of hand forged rings tops a milky pink teardrop bead.
The rings are textured by hand with various hammers and punched, then polished to a gleaming mirror like shine.
A single glass teardrop bead, which reminds me of the yummy fluffy cotton candy that i ate every summer at the state fair.
The bead is wrapped in sterling silver wire and hung form the larger ring for a feminine pendant with a funky edge.
6.03.2009
Arsenic
Little squares of frosted plastic with the atomic symbol for "Arsenic" printed on them in black ink.
Morbid, but adorable.
6.02.2009
Cheery Cherries
My version of the now classic cherries on stem earrings!
Juicy Red Glass Beads dangle and shine on 2 tiered dangles, accented by Fresh Green Glass Leaf Beads.
6.01.2009
Pure Pendant
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.
A progressive stack of retaining rings, 1 inch to .50 inch, attached to a black ball chain necklace with silver plated jump rings.
The blackened steel and gleaming silver rings complement each other, creating a interesting pendant that's sure to get a second or third glance.