This photo of Cheeca Lodge & Spa is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Verace Showcases my Nautical Collection
Verace
St. John, US Virgin Islands
I just received some really great pictures from one of the owners (Julie) at Verace in St. John US Virgin Island. They mainly carry my Nautical Collection but look how beautiful their store is...I'm going to have to add a pillow to my chair just so that I can sit a little taller in my chair.
I just received some really great pictures from one of the owners (Julie) at Verace in St. John US Virgin Island. They mainly carry my Nautical Collection but look how beautiful their store is...I'm going to have to add a pillow to my chair just so that I can sit a little taller in my chair.
I can't wait to do that Trunk Show!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ghost Orchid Bronze Sculpture
Ghost Orchid
Bronze Sculpture
The Ghost Orchid aka: Dendrophylax lindenii
The Ghost Orchid intrigues me the most. Books & Blogs have been developed, several novels have been written about it and a Movie, Adaptation with Nicolas Cage & Meryl Streep was based on the book, The Orchid Thief...there is just a lot going on with this particular orchid.
It is perhaps the most revered orchid in the United States, if not the world and It is one of the rarest orchids found only in South Florida, Cuba, and Haiti, most likely existing on other nearby Caribbean islands in addition and I am proud to say, I had the pleasure of seeing this leafless orchid in person!
A great blog for additional information on the Ghost Orchid: http://www.ghostorchid.info/
I sculpted this bronze sculpture in wax, exactly like my jewelry I make and then we cast in piece in Bronze. I added a high polish finish to the front of the flower and a stain finish to the back.
To purchase this piece, go to:
Ships in 2-3 weeks
Material: High polished solid bronze
Total Height: 9"
Flower/Spur (stem) Height: 7"
Base: 2" Tall x 4" Wide Square Black Marble Base
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tropical Key West Pendant for Helen
This one is for Helen...
This is also what you call a balancing act!
Only 13/4" high this pendant features (6) Heart Shaped Philodendron leaves (1) Philodendron Leaf (1) Palm Leaf (1) Banana Leaf (1) Hibiscus Flower (1) Boulder Opal surrounded by Bamboo
This piece will be cast in 14k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver...WHEW!
...and matching Earring, of course
Almost finished, these will be cast in SS & 14k Yellow Gold
Scooter, my Treefrog Pendant
My little Scooter is getting a makeover...
Meet Scooter!
I've had the pleasure of sculpting some adorable tree frogs in the past years and needless to say, to pick just one to expand the line on was a difficult decision.
Scooter is approximately 2" tall but will be reduced to 1 1/8" tall and around 3/4" tall to expand the collection to include a smaller pendant, left & right ear wire earrings as well as an adorable charms for your charm bracelet.
The New Scooter Collection will also be available in 14k Gold & 14k Gold Plated
Available by Feb. 1, 2013
For more information, please contact me at dawnvertrees@gmail.com
Thursday, October 18, 2012
I have a new toy!
New Tip for my Kerr Waxer II
Just completed a huge job so I decided to treat myself to a new toy! It's still pretty shiney, haven't had a chance to use it but it's going to help clean out the wax from the back of my cuffs. I'm hoping to find the perfect temperature for scraping the wax out. If too hot, it will just melt through to the front of the cuff but the Shell Cuff has been a labor of love. When you're matching the design in the shell, you have to get as accurate with the design as possible...you don't want someone saying, What Is It?
Once cast in silver...it's going to be awesome, totally unique!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Ocean Reef Martini Glasses
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Ocean Reef Martini Glass |
Another Design Request...I'm going to make these for myself.
This Martini Glass is made up of Fan Coral, Sea Weed (just a little at the base)
Plate Coral and two types of branch coral.
The base, stem and bottom of the glass is all Sterling Silver,
only the top part is glass.
September 4, 2012 Update
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Slight change to the top, I like this better. |
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Sorry for the dirty glass, wax is a bit oily. |
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Still all in the rough but it's coming along nicely. |
Sept. 5th.
REDESIGN!!!
Just added up the weight and converted it to silver...OUCH!!!
Here is the new design....
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...much lighter and I like it better. |
And I love the flow to the base of the glass.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Update: Twig Cuff #1
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TWIG CUFF |
Hand sculpted branches and tiny vines make up this back to nature design.
I love nature themed jewelry because it takes my mind to another place instantly, just one look at this cuff reminds me of the dogwood trees that line the edge of our forest. I'm anxiously waiting for the small leafless trees to start budding in the spring. Once they start to bloom, the tiny flowers resemble delicate white lace that trims a cold black forest, an excitement that leads to the beginning of spring.
True to nature, I've included little vines on my cuff and although vines do not grow on our dogwood trees, they live together in nature. In NC, we have a large sweet grape called a Muscadine Grape Vine. Once winter comes and the leaves drop off the Dogwoods, you'll notice that these vines have had a grand time sharing space with our trees. Little curly vines wrapping themselves around the branches as if they grew together trying to catch the warm rays of spring.
So, if you look at our Dogwood Trees quickly while heading down the highways, no, they do not bear fruit even though it may look that way.
For more information as well as addition photos,
please visit my online store at Etsy.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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