Ceramic Raku Square Circle Necklace with Copper FIndings

Ceramic Raku Square Circle Necklace with Copper FIndings, originally uploaded by Pink Ocean / Orrtec Designs.

I've been working on my jewelry designs these days. Trying to come up with new chain & cording ideas. Here's a raku necklace completed with brown Greek Leather and handcrafted hammered copper clasp. it really looks great on! Great color and tone for this upcoming fall season~

New Raku Copper Name Ornament

Raku Copper Name Ornaments - Jean, originally uploaded by Pink Ocean / Orrtec Designs.

Just out of the kiln! An ornament for the holidays or a just to hang around! The colors are wonderful. I'm so excited to give these as a gift tonight as an anniversary present. Hope they like them!

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Raku Pendant

Raku Pendant, originally uploaded by Pink Ocean / Orrtec Designs.

I've worked through the weekend on many new concepts and ideas. I've come across some special metals and have incorporated them in my raku. Here's one I really like. Ican't wait design the necklace around it!

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Check out my flickr page to see new pieces out of the kiln!
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Knee High by the 4th of July Corn at Hidden Hill Farm, Muncy PA

Knee High by the 4th of July Corn at Hidden Hill Farm, Muncy PA, originally uploaded by Pink Ocean / Orrtec Designs.

Just wanted to share the corn crop this year...the rain is making it grow and grow and grow! Now we just need the stock market to go up!

Old Brick & Aqua Glass Ceramic Heart Pendant

Old Brick & Glass Ceramic Heart Pendant, originally uploaded by Pink Ocean / Orrtec Designs.

Here is another pendant in my brick red and aqua series. I love the way this works together. I have some ideas for native clay from my area and brick look jewelry. Will post as soon as I have some samples! Would love to hear any feedback on this color combo!

Muted Brick Heart Pendant with Blue Glass

Muted Brick Heart Pendant with Blue Glass, originally uploaded by Pink Ocean / Orrtec Designs.

I love this new Romantic Heart Pendant! I is just an inch tall and 3/4" wide. So pretty with the aqua gazing pool in the center. This is a new color I'm working with and so far, it has been very successful! Think I'll wear it to dinner tonite!

Handmade Box ...Ready To Give!

Here are a few more details to the box making video posted earlier. The total cost for this finished 2 1/4" box is approximately 15cents. Here are the steps for finishing it up!

1. Using a 12 x 12 inch cardstock sheet, cut it evenly into 4 squares. Each 12x12 makes two jewelry size boxes. It's not necessary to use double side printed stock, as you really don't see the underside. It will also save you a little $. Match together two different color schemes to make a fun combination!

2. Follow the video tutorial for folding your paper

3. Your box top and bottom should now be complete! Add rikrak or trim as you like. Cut a small piece of cardstock or fold your business card in half and tie on your jewelry of you don't have your own jewelry cards. Place in box on a small bit of tissue.

4. Your box should look something like this,

5. Place your mailing label inside the box top if you use one.

6. Fold tissue sleeves over the jewelry and close box

7. I added a little folder to the top for a little "thank you!"

They now have a cute little box to reuse or keep their treasure in! Handmade is always a warmer in someones heart! You're sure to get happy responses with this!

Thanks for checking out the box idea...

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Make your own Gift Boxes! It's easy!

I ran across this wonderful video today and wanted to share. I have adjusted the size slightly smaller (1/4th of a page) for a jewelry box! All of my jewelry will be in my handmade box with a variety of prints and colors! The top decorations will vary! This is really easy and once you've made three, you'll have it down!

Check out the video! Happy boxing!

You can buy my handmades on Etsy!

Have ya'll been introduced to Etsy? It's a store to sell handmade and handcrafted items. I've been selling here for a year now. My Orrtec Designs site offers all of my handmade ceramics, jewelry and anything else I come up with! I offer supplies on my Pink Ocean site including beads, jewelry findings, fabrics and trim. So, hop on over to Etsy and check out both of my shops! Orrtec Designs Pink Ocean Etsy is a ton of fun, so while you're there look around a while! Melinda