Something New in the Studio




The Salvaged purse that sparked the idea for the project

 

 I am an avid salvage shopper.



Basketweave pattern will make
 a fabulous cuff.

 Anyone that reads the blog knows how  frequently I haunt garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores,salvage yards and antique stores looking for little bits of the past that can be incorporated into jewelry designs.  It is a pleasurable ongoing treasure hunt.


I have been collecting leather goods for a while now. The attraction started with the find of a hand tooled leather purse.
 It reminded me of ones that my father made when he was in the US Navy.





salvaged leather belts



Belts are also a great source for nice leather patterns and I have even found thin flexible scraps of leather in several colors.

Santa was very good to me this year, gifting a multi size leather punch and an assortment of eyelets and rivets along with the setter to use both.



Leather cuffs are in the future of The FamiLee Jewels.

I am currently working on Steampunk themed Victorian Industrial elements to embellish them.



I will have photos of the finished product to share on the weekend. Until then take a look at these amazing finds that are providing raw material for the project.



New Leather Punch