tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11338426407340744732024-03-13T14:20:25.146-07:00Mel KicklandMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-8856721212836721042012-04-09T10:22:00.001-07:002012-04-09T10:22:02.968-07:00Triple Moon Necklace with Solar QuartzTriple Moon Necklace with Solar Quartz<br />
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I purchases these stunning Solar Quartz that inspired the Triple Moon Necklace. I started with picking the sheet metal for the Quartz, I used Nickel Silver for the white Quartz and Brass for the purple one.<br />
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I then drew out the shape that I wanted and put tape over it, and then cut it out with a jewelers saw.<br />
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Both Pieces are cut out.<br />
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Hidden pentacle was cut out.<br />
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Sanded to a soft finish.<br />
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And they are done!!!<br />
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<a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/listing/96912700/triple-moon-necklace-with-purple-solar?ref=v1_other_1">Triple Moon Necklace with Purple Solar Quartz<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96857439/triple-moon-necklace-with-white-solar?ref=v1_other_2">Triple Moon Necklace with White Solar Quartz</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SDQ6ZVHawk8/T4MaDjKYqxI/AAAAAAAAAGc/hh8lj4W7idU/s1600/White%2BSolar%2BQuartz%2BTriple%2BMoon%2B1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SDQ6ZVHawk8/T4MaDjKYqxI/AAAAAAAAAGc/hh8lj4W7idU/s320/White%2BSolar%2BQuartz%2BTriple%2BMoon%2B1d.jpg" /></a></div>Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-21479197602282825722012-03-25T14:11:00.003-07:002012-03-25T19:45:03.745-07:00Blooming Mother Tree NecklaceThis is a new piece that I have been working on. It is a Blooming Mother Tree. I started with a nickel silver wire that I formed into an oval, soldered and hammered. I then had drew a Mother Tree on nickel silver sheet metal. Next I started cutting out all of the negative space. <br />
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After that, I soldered both pieces together and sanded the whole piece.<br />
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The flowers were then cut and formed from copper.<br />
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I added little silver balls for the middle and then the flowers were soldered onto the piece. A bail was added. Then it was polished to a high sheen. So after six hours of work, she is all done!!! I love the way she turned out.<br />
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To see more about this necklace or to purchase go <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95955066/blooming-mother-tree-necklace?ref=v1_other_2">here</a><br />
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Thanks for looking :)Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-14888108672025006122010-09-10T09:08:00.000-07:002010-10-15T08:07:04.251-07:00New jewelry from the week of Sept 6thNew <a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a> jewelry...<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55786252/agate-flower-necklace">Agate Flower Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55786252/agate-flower-necklace" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/GreenAgateFlowerNecklace1d.jpg"></a><br />
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New <a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a> jewelry...<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55784959/rough-tourmaline-hidden-pentacle">Rough Tourmaline Hidden Pentacle Necklace (Front)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55784959/rough-tourmaline-hidden-pentacle" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/RoughTourmalineHiddenPentacleNecklace1b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55784959/rough-tourmaline-hidden-pentacle">Rough Tourmaline Hidden Pentacle Necklace (Back)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55784959/rough-tourmaline-hidden-pentacle" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/RoughTourmalineHiddenPentacleNecklace1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55944732/fairy-necklace">Fairy Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55944732/fairy-necklace" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/FairyGoddessNecklace1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55839821/hematite-wire-wrapped-pentacle-necklace?ref=v1_other_2">Hematite Wire-Wrapped Pentacle Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55839821/hematite-wire-wrapped-pentacle-necklace?ref=v1_other_2" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/HematiteWireWrappedPentacle1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
Brightest Blessings,<br />
Mel<br />
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<a href="http://moonlitcreations.deviantart.com/">DeviantArt</a>Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-71545999149123359092010-01-22T14:14:00.000-08:002010-01-22T19:37:02.091-08:00New JewelryNew Jewelry...<br />
To see more about these pieces or to purchase, click on the pictures or names.<br />
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<a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38596294">Tree Meditation Beads</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38596294" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/TreeMeditationbeads1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38557515">Little Flower Earrings</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38557515" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/FlowerStudEarrings1d.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38594825">Little Silver Moon Earrings</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38594825" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/LittleSilverMoonEarrings1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38522885">Moon with Pearls necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38522885"_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/MoonwithPearls1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38482413">Triple Moon necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38482413"_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/TripleMoonnecklace1b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
Brightest Blessings,<br />
MelMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-41854784598881518972009-12-04T15:57:00.000-08:002010-01-22T13:47:26.458-08:00Meditation BeadsAll jewelry is 10% off through December at both of my stores! <br />
<a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a> and <a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/YuleSale09a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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New Jewelry...<br />
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Meditation Beads<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36014504">Element Meditation Beads</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36014504" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/elementprayerbeads1d.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35916574">Lava Meditation Beads</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35916574" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/LavaPrayerBeads1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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If you would like some Meditation Beads made special for you with beads that speak to you, let me know!<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
Brightest Blessings,<br />
MelMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-47599364585631968652009-11-20T13:55:00.000-08:002009-12-04T15:50:21.484-08:00New JewelryAll jewelry is 10% off through December at both of my stores! <br />
<a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a> and <a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/YuleSale09a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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New Jewelry...<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34008476">Flower Ring</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34787239" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/FlowerRing1b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33546869">Oak Leaf Wreath Pentacle Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34631370" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/OakLeafPentacleNecklace1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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Have a wonderful week! <br />
♥MelMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-46480384517681539002009-11-14T17:00:00.000-08:002009-11-20T13:51:51.498-08:00Yule Sale and new jewelry listedAll jewelry is 10% off through December at both of my stores! <br />
<a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a> and <a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/YuleSale09a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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New Jewelry...<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34008476">Tree Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34008476" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/silvertree1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33546869">Autumn Leaf Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33546869" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/FallLeafNecklacewithAmberandAventur.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34023184">Moon Necklace with Smoky Quartz</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34023184" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/MoonNecklacewithSmokyQuartz1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34445591">Triple Mother Goddess Tree Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34445591" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/TripleMotherGoddessNecklace2b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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Have a wonderful week! <br />
♥MelMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-10573426869537736162009-10-02T10:36:00.000-07:002009-11-14T16:45:36.861-08:00New jewelry from this week!(To see more about or to purchase any of the jewelry shown below click on the pictures)<br />
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I love the changing of the seasons, all the colors of the leaves on the trees. Just beautiful. Autumn is what inspired these trees. <br />
(To see all of my Nature inspired jewelry go to <a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31370584">Fall Tree Necklace with Labradorite</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31370584" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/FallTreeNecklacewithLab1b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19955850">Amber Sun Tree Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19955850" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/FallTreewithAmberSun1c.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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New Pentacle Necklaces this week at <a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31894595">Dark Pentacle Necklace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31894595" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/DarkPentacleNecklace1d.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31699622">Pentacle Necklace</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31840827"><br />
Topaz Pentacle Necklace</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31053927">Flower Pentacle Necklace</a><br />
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Thank you for checking out my weekly blog. Have a lovely weekend and upcoming week.<br />
Brightest Blessings,<br />
Mel<br />
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Jade with Copper Pentagram Necklace<br />
I am bringing back some old designs and the wire-wrapped pentacle is one of them! This is a beautiful light green jade is accented perfectly with the copper wire.<br />
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Rainbow Tourmaline Pentacle necklace<br />
This is my new version of the wire-wrapped pentacle. I started with a copper circle that I textured and then wire-wrapped the rainbow Tourmaline around it.<br />
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Skull Pentacle Earrings<br />
Need something different for The Samhain or Halloween? These lovely earrings would be perfect!<br />
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Grey Pentacle Earrings<br />
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Black Pentacle Earrings<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31149587" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/BlackSkullPentacleEarrings4a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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Thank you for checking out my weekly blog. Please let me know if you have any questions or ideas for new jewelry.<br />
Brightest Blessings,<br />
Mel<br />
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She won this lovely Flower Pentacle...<br />
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Which I hope she enjoys. If you would like to have your own Flower Pentacle stop by my store!<br />
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New jewelry from the week! To see more about these pieces or to purchase click on the pictures or go to <a href="http://www.MoonLitCreations.etsy.com">www.MoonLitCreations.etsy.com</a><br />
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"Witch" necklace<br />
This hand cut "Witch" necklace has a very organic texture and is available in with a darkened patina or silver matte finish.<br />
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(Patina finish)<br />
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(Silver matte finish)<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=30727987" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Witchnecklaces2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />
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Ouroboros Ring<br />
This sly snake slithers around your thumb or finger to catch it's tail. This ring can be made in any size or half size.<br />
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Deer Necklace<br />
The cute little deer is hand cut out of copper.<br />
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Thank you for checking out my weekly blog. Please let me know if you have any questions or ideas for new jewelry.<br />
Brightest Blessings,<br />
Mel<br />
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</table>Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-46902496086334141772009-09-03T22:08:00.000-07:002009-09-03T22:19:08.136-07:00SALE!<a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/salesodilate.jpg" border="0" alt="Sale"></a><br /><br><br />New pieces from this week...<br />To see more about these pieces or to get one for yourself click on the pictures or go to <a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a><br /><br><br />Pentacle Necklace with Copper<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30300863" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/coppersspentacle3a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br><br />Pentacle Necklace with Brass<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=30300411" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/brasssspentacle2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br><br />Have a wonderful weekend everyone and don't forget to check out my SALE!<br />Brightest Blessings,<br />Mel<br /><br><br /><table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=48637&user_name=MoonLitCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=5&columns=5" width="468" height="468"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=48637&user_name=MoonLitCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=5&columns=5" /></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://MoonLitCreations.etsy.com">MoonLitCreations</a></td></tr></table>Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-68935489341145052372009-08-28T16:36:00.000-07:002009-08-29T21:59:17.378-07:00New jewelry from this week!To see more information about the pieces below or to purchase click on the pictures or go to www.MoonLitCreations.etsy.com<br /><br/><br />Ocean Jasper "Hidden Pentacle" necklace <br><br />This is the third necklace from my "Hidden Pentacle" series. From the front, the necklace appears simply as a lovely dark Ocean Jasper. Hidden upon the reverse side, is a hand cut pentacle. Whether you are unable to wear a pentacle openly or just like to have a little secret, these necklaces are perfect.<br><br />(Front)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30027436" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/OceanJasperHiddenPentaclenecklace4a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br />(Back)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30027436" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/OceanJasperHiddenPentaclenecklace2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br/><br />New Element Series<br/><br />Earth Necklace <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=29986301" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Earthnecklace2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br />Fire Necklace<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=29985536" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Firenecklace5a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br />Air Necklace<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=29985269" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Airnecklace5a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br />Water Necklace<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27346943" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Waternecklace1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br><br />Sodalite Water necklace <br/><br />This lovely necklace exudes the feeling of water, with hand cut waves and triangle Sodalite. There will only be four of these necklaces, which could be lovely for a small coven of water witches or for anybody that wants or needs to bring a bit more water into their lives. <br><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29808187" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/SodaliteWaternecklace2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br/><br />Antler Necklace <br/><br />These are naturally shed antlers that have been sliced. I then drilled and sanded them to make these handsome necklaces. <br><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=29776521" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/AntlerSlicenecklace1a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br /><br/><br />Thank you for checking out all my new pieces! If you have any questions just let me know! <br/><br />Brightest Blessings, <br/><br />Mel <br/><br /><table style="text-align: center;"><br /><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=48637&user_name=MoonLitCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=48637&user_name=MoonLitCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param></object><br /></td><br /></tr><br /><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://MoonLitCreations.etsy.com">MoonLitCreations</a></td><br /></tr><br /></table>Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-85859937533036497762009-08-17T20:12:00.000-07:002009-08-17T20:43:23.461-07:00Win this necklace!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8l9vAMHTFkM/SoofVEN6mpI/AAAAAAAAACw/jhoiaM-aDdY/s1600-h/Flower+Pentacle+Necklace+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 185px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8l9vAMHTFkM/SoofVEN6mpI/AAAAAAAAACw/jhoiaM-aDdY/s200/Flower+Pentacle+Necklace+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371139952362560146" /></a><br /><br />I love podcasts and one of my favorites is "The Wigglian Way" with Mojo and Sparrow. It is just great, if you haven't checked out their podcast I highly recommend that you do! Go to <a href="http://thewigglianway.libsyn.com/">The Wigglian Way</a> to check them out. Because I just love their podcast, I spoke to Sparrow and set up this giveaway. If you would like a chance to win the "Flower Pentacle" necklace above you have to listen to the podcast to find out how.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8l9vAMHTFkM/SoofVRLK4PI/AAAAAAAAAC4/-WnfzZMInNs/s1600-h/sparrow+flower+pentacle+necklace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 158px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8l9vAMHTFkM/SoofVRLK4PI/AAAAAAAAAC4/-WnfzZMInNs/s200/sparrow+flower+pentacle+necklace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371139955840704754" /></a><br /><br />This is the Flying Sparrow Flower Pentacle necklace that I made for Sparrow.<br /><br />To check out my stores go to <a href="http://www.MoonLitCreations.etsy.com">MoonLit Creations</a> for my Pagan jewelry and <a href="http://www.EarthenCreations.etsy.com">Earthen Creations</a> for my Nature jewelry.Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-36190477694335416042009-04-22T12:31:00.000-07:002009-04-22T17:35:07.433-07:00How to make a Tree NecklaceHow to make this Dark Tree Necklace...<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/DarkTreeNecklace3a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />(This is my first tutorial so any feed back would be greatly appropriated)<br /><br />Supplies....<br />2 - 1in copper discs<br />Pencil/Permanent Marker<br />Center Punch/Big Nail<br />Drill bit<br />Flex Shaft/Dremel/Hand Drill<br />Wood Board<br />Masking Tape<br />Hammers<br />Saw <br />Saw blades<br />Cut Lube/Bees Wax<br />Binding wire*<br />Vise/Tweezer<br />File<br />Sandpapers<br />Polishing rag*<br /><br />* helpful but if you don't have it don't worry<br /><br />To make this necklace I start with two 1in copper discs. You can make your own if you have a disc cutter or you can purchase them ready made on etsy. I get them from www.bopper.etsy.com.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree1a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Starting by drawing out how I want the tree and where I want the holes for the rivets. I first use a pencil to sketch it out and then use a permanent marker over it to make it easier to see the design. <br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree2a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />After the design is figured out, I dimple the metal with a nail where I want to drill (the places were the rivets will go, the bail and inside the tree). You want to use a Center Punch or Nail so that the drill bit wont "walk" across the metal. (If it does happen you can just sand it out). I tape the disc to my wood board, so I don't get wholes in my desk. Next drill out the holes using a drill bit (size .038/62) that is the same size or slightly larger as the wire that I will be using, which will be 20g. If your not sure if your drill bit is the correct size, you can use a B&S Gauge or if you don't have one just use a scrap piece of metal to drill and make sure the wire fits with just a tiny bit of room around it.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree3a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Time to saw<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree5a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />To saw out the tree I use a number 1 blade. I start by sawing out the larger parts such as the tree truck, then larger branches and such, working around until I am happy with the design. Make sure to take your time.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree4a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />When it is finished it will look something like this...<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree6a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Time to work on the back disc<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree7a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I use a few different hammers to give it texture. Giving it a random "bark" texture. <br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree8a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Next I drill the holes on the bottom disc. To do this I tape down the bottom disc on my drilling board (wood board) using masking tape, then tape the disc that the tree is cut out directly on top. Next just drill through all the holes going round all the way trough the bottom disc. Also at this point I use a little bigger drill bit for the top hole to make it just a little larger then the others.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree9a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Time to rivet<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree10a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This is a process called cold connection, which means there is no heat to connect the metals. We will connect the metal using 20g copper wire that we hammer into place. If you have a vise, you can just put in a straight piece of wire into the vise leaving a couple mm of the wire above the vise to hammer the wire. After one side is hammered thread it through the hole, then cut the wire a few mm above the disc and hammer it again. Then repeat. If you don't have a vise, like me, you can just cut a small piece of wire and using a tweezers hold the wire into place and rivet it that way. I use binding wire to hold the piece in place while I work on all the rivets and to mark which hole is for the bail, so I don't rivet that one.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree11a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Backside, it doesn't have to be perfect because we will be sanding it and taking all the imperfections away.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree12a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Now the two discs might not match up totally even, so just go around the piece with a file until it is even. After that sand the piece to a nice soft finish, I use 100, 220 and 320 grit sandpaper.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree13a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />To make the tree pop out a little more I use Silver Black patina on it. After it has dried I sand it a little more to get all the extra black off and then use a polishing rag on it to give it a little shine.<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/Makedarktree14a-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />(Copper will tarnish with time giving it a deeper reddish color)<br /><br />Thank you for checking out my tutorial! If you try this out I would love to see your piece and if you have any questions let me know! Or if you would like to have me make one just for you, I would love too! Go to www.EarthenCreations.etsy.com or click on any picture to see all my jewelry including more versions of this tree!<br /><br />♥MelMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-74661627656611057202009-04-09T14:22:00.000-07:002009-04-09T15:16:58.897-07:00About this blog...Hello! This is my first blog and because I am not a creative writer (like most of the people in my family), I thought I would make this blog informative. I was thinking that there will be how-to information on metalsmithing and jewelry making, as well as info about selling on Etsy.<br /><br />So... let me start by giving you some information about me. I am a stay at home mom of two, that started selling handmade jewelry on Etsy in Jun '06. Starting with MoonLit Creations (www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com) and just started my new line called Earthen Creations (www.earthencreations.etsy.com) in Jan '09. The pictures below are examples of my jewelry from these stores.<br /><br />Triskele Necklace<br /><a href="http://www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/TriskeleNecklace3a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /> <br />Dark Tree Necklace<br /><a href="http://www.earthencreations.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/melkickland/TreeNecklacebead2a.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a> <br /><br />I am mostly a self taught jewelry artist, learning from books and the internet but I recently got my first metalsmithing class taught by Nanz Aalund (http://www.nanzaalund.com). So I will be learning as I go with this too!<br /><br />Well that is about all for this little intro I will be making my first how-to shortly on how to make the Tree Necklace above! I hope you will stop by and check it out!<br /><br />♥MelMel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133842640734074473.post-13613618872078744132009-04-09T14:15:00.000-07:002009-04-09T14:21:11.383-07:00My Etsy Jewelry Stores....Earthen Creations is jewelry inspired by Nature....<br />www.earthencreations.etsy.com<br /><table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=6727743&user_name=EarthenCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=5&columns=4" width="374" height="468"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=6727743&user_name=EarthenCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=5&columns=4" /></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://EarthenCreations.etsy.com">EarthenCreations</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />MoonLit Creations is jewelry inspired by Paganism...<br />www.moonlitcreations.etsy.com<br /><table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=48637&user_name=MoonLitCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=5&columns=4" width="374" height="468"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=48637&user_name=MoonLitCreations&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=5&columns=4" /></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://MoonLitCreations.etsy.com">MoonLitCreations</a></td></tr></table>Mel Kicklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05203247394718295523noreply@blogger.com4