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This page is many, many years out of date. Please visit SilverWeaver.com for examples of my more recent work.

   
LAMP PULLS

This is the first in what I hope will be a whole series of lamp pulls with gorgeous handmade lampwork beads. This particular pair is for my lamp. *grin*

Beads by Carol Saker.
GLASSES CHAIN

Definitely more stylish than your average glasses chain. Made for my mum-in-law (she's way too sweet to call her a "mother in law").
CHEWTOY

My "nephew" (no blood relation - but I adore him anyway) is teething right now. He liked the stainless steel fringe on my
jacket so much that I made him his very own chewtoy. It's droolable, it's shakeable, I think we have a winner!

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EDGED BRACELET

Another wide claspless bracelet, this one with an edging of 6-in-1. This was a custom piece for a lady with very small hands - there's no way that would fit me! *grin*
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BRACELET WITH PLATES

I like how this came out, but the stainless steel plate was a pain to work with.
Expect to see similar designs in silver soon!
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TWO TONE NIOBIUM NECKLACE

This is a variation on my japanese niobium necklace. Add a color, change the shape a little, and hang a titanium drop from the middle. Voila!
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WIDE BRACELET

On the left you can see a picture of the original bracelet (lost long ago) and the bracelet that I made to replace it. There is no clasp on this bracelet. I made it exactly the size of her hand so that it just barely slips on. Five inches wide... I think I want one for myself!
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WEDDING CHOKER

[86KB] A friend of mine got married in July. I told her that I wanted to make a necklace for her as a wedding present and I asked what she liked. "Silver and pearls" was the answer. On the right you can see her looking stunning on her wedding day.
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SILVER DEVIA

A favorite design in new materials. I will be offering all my designs in sterling silver and gold fill at some point, but Charles specifically requested this design, so he got the first one ever.
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CHAINMAIL BRA FOR FIREDANCING

Rebecca is a firedancer who wanted a chainmail bra for performance costume. Normally a chainmail bra is pretty straightforward, but Rebecca planned to be extremely athletic in hers and she has D cups. This was a tricky project that came out pretty well. Let's just say that I'm glad I have an engineering background. *grin*

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twisting upside down contorting
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HANDFLOWER

I owed Suzi a goodie of her choice for scanner help above and beyond the call of friendship. What she most wanted was a handflower with a compact japanese weave. Enjoy, Suzi! Hope you like it!
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SKULL BRACELET

I had the two bone skull beads and bought four sterling silver skulls to complete the bracelet. This is a one-of-a-kind bracelet made for a one-of-a-kind lady. I can get more of the sterling skulls, but I have no idea where I got the bone ones.
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WEDDING BAGS

Two large size dice bags with fringed, beaded tassels. Her color is teal, his is deep blue.
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AZTEC NECKLACE

This necklace was an experiment, trying out some new ideas I have. The chain is a size "tiny" birdcage, silver plated. The flat panels are gold plated. It turned out better than I expected and I may someday offer it as a standard item (especially if people express interest) but for now it's one-of-a-kind.
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Photo credit: Patrick Roddie.
He took this picture at Burning Man 2000.
See more of his work at www.webbery.com
CHAINMAIL DRESS

I decided that it was high time I made something for myself. I had a purple velvet dress, a length of chain, and some eyelets. Mix them together, bake at 350° and this is what you get.
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COIN HEADDRESSES

[94KB] Mishell, Bethany and Frédérique are in a bellydance troupe in the bay area. They'd been looking for chainmail headdresses for their costumes when they met me. *grin*

They liked my basic headdress design, but wanted heavier chains (more visible for performing) with coins at the junctions. On the right, you can see how well the headdresses blended with their own jewelry.

Frédérique (right) teaches tribal bellydance in Oakland.
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CHAINMAIL FISHNET STOCKINGS

Fishnets are much more complex than I anticipated. The knee is just about impossible! But I'm quite happy with how they turned out.
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NATASHA HEADPIECE

[62KB] Rain came to my small table at Rakkasah this year. She picked up a Natasha necklace and immediately held it to her forehead. It looked great! We played with the design a little. I made the center triangle larger, attached it to her scarf, and she now has a flattering and totally unique dance costume piece.

Rain also bought one of my bellydance belts. You can see her in all her finery on the right.
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JENNY CHOKER

Jenny liked the fringe choker, but wanted it in heavier chain, with a V-shape in front, and dripping with hematite. Mission accomplished!
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SHORTER CLUSTERS

I made some earrings for a lady who wanted something "not quite so long". She liked the cluster pattern, so I just shortened the "stem" part a bit and she loved them.
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PRIDE NECKLACE

Someone saw the triangle centerpiece and thought that this was the obvious next step. A birdcage rope in size "tiny" with a pink niobium triangle. This is a great mix of different rings.
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LINDA EARRING

Linda wanted top-to-bottom symmetrical earrings with brass rings and deep blue beads.
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NATASHA NECKLACE

Now a favorite necklace (and earring, and bracelet), this necklace started out as a gift for Natasha. Here you can see the first ever Natasha Necklace, on Natasha herself.