New Leather and Etched Bracelet Cuffs

 New leather cuff I've been working on...custom etching via laser printer opens up my etching capabilities.  Right now I work with brass, copper and bronze....if silver prices ever come down, maybe silver too.  The leather on these are so soft and fit your wrist like a glove!  These are great with a jeans and t-shirt kind of feel...Do you have a special message?  Maybe your kids names, pet, thoughts, zentangles, doodles, special animal?  I can create an  etched piece with just about anything you can think up!  Hope you like them...they are now posted on my

Etsy retail sight if interested in purchasing!
Melinda Orr Designs Etsy

Stop by my site and check out all my designs!

Excited to be included in another Treasury!

New Prototype Leather and Raku Bracelet

Here is a new concept I've been thinking of....Raku clay ends for leather...The color on these really turned out terrific...Georgies Copper Flash...and the pieces were a perfect fit for the soft yellow leather.  However when wrapping the copper to connect to the bracelet, one of the ends broke on the finding.  Next time I'll try softer wire or cord to connect. I'll also try some ^6 pieces for a little more strength.   Overall, I'm thrilled & think I have a new concept piece that will draw some interest in the jewelry making world...these ends could be used as focals with beaded wire as well. Next week I'll continue working out the bugs and work on some quantities for up coming shows and my website.  I'm curious what you all think...please share your thoughts!

Where Does Time Go? Another Treasury!

New Treasury!

Metalwork Week!

 Hammered & weathered brass above and brass shard below with a garnet charm~

A few pieces I've been working on this week!

Below is my brass just out of the etching solution...not very pretty!

 Below is the completed piece! Cool huh!

Crochety...no just crocheting!

If you've been following my blog, you know that I've been knitting and crocheting throughout fall and winter..I also love to make jewelry...so as I meander through Etsy, I come across the most amazing thing...crocheted jewelry that is really cool! Not your great grandmother cool....stylish and fashionably cool! 

 First I'll show you my version...then I'll share the the folks that inspired me~ 

I have tons of ribbon and yarn as I am a fabric & textile junkie!  I also have a bead store amount of beads...The perfect setup for a creative storm!

I've made a few crocheted keys and they got scooped right up!  I haven't posted yet on Etsy, but I will have some by next week!  So I'm curious what you all think...next step is to work in my clay and metal somehow....any ideas??? Anyone??? 

Ok now to the professionals.....Here are a few sites to enjoy in the crocheted jewelry world! Enjoy!

Lavender Field  

Salt City Designs 

Astash

A Peek from 1st Friday at the Pajama Factory

Here's a peek at the Artisan Market at 1st Friday...My sweet friend Luci came and  brought her wonderful beaded jewelry!  She's also helping me out, as I think I did more talking than selling! It was like a reunion...I got to see so many old friends...what a terrific night... Thank you Luci!

Joanne Mihalik's wonderful cakes and confections was the place to be!  She wowed everyone with her wonderful cake balls and truffles.... I don't believe I've ever had better! (and boy am I hard to impress...) So please, if you need some wonderful sweet goodness in you life....contact her....She can make it happen! Search her on facebook or leave me a comment!

Jules Artwear had ton's of  her cool jewelry...you know her...always peddling her wares at the mall in front of Burlinton Coat Factory...you know...the place that's surrounded with a ton of people!

 Beth Moser Designs was sporting her sweet new display and her one of a kind beaded pieces were just sparkling!  Her talented husband, Chris Moser filled our ears with wonderful  acoustic guitar sounds and terrific vocals!

Sweet Sally's Soaps had a terrific selection of handmade soaps and body products....wonderful...do I need to say more??

Suzette Mason from Simply Sterling Designs wowed us all with her "simply" wonderful handcrafted silver jewelry...

Well if you missed it, it really was an amazing night...and not another event for a while...but we're working on more 1st Fridays...we just need a cool (actually warm) place to park our goods through the rest of the winter...so if you know of a business downtown that would like to feature us...please leave me a comment or send an email!  A big thanks to Mark & Jen at the Pajama Factory for making the night a complete success!  Looking forward to going back!

Williamsport Area Soup and a Bowl - 5th annual

I'll be participating in this event this year! If you're a potter and would like to donate a bowl(s)....please contact Renee below.  If you would like to attend click the register online button below ~ Hope to see you there!  

   Williamsport Area      Soup & A Bowl -         5th annual

Register Online!

Feb 25, 2011, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Attendees will enjoy a variety of soups, breads, beverages, desserts and everyone's favorite part - a handcrafted pottery bowl keepsake.

The 5th annual Williamsport area Soup & a Bowl will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011. Please join the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Genetti Hotel & Suites to support this event. Entertainment will be provided by  the Millionaire Jazz Combo. Pottery demonstrators will provided by the Williamsport High School. Don't miss this spectacular event that also has lots of silent auction and raffle items.

TICKETS are on sale now! Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance due to the event selling out in the past. First seating from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is SOLD OUT.  Second seating is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and is limited to the first 150 people.

New this year, a limited number of commemorative Food Bank pottery bowls to be sold the day of the event for an additional $25.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING the 4th annual Williamsport Soup & a Bowl in 2011? We have several sponsorship levels that include pre-event recognition for you or your company, tickets to the event and much more!  Call Renee Gerringer at 570-321-8023 for more information or a copy of our sponsorship brochure.

POTTERS and CRAFTSMAN: Interested in donating bowls to the 5th annual Williamsport Soup & a Bowl 2011? Please contact Renee Gerringer at
570-321-8023 by February 20, 2011. We can only sell as many tickets as we have bowls, so your help is much appreciated! Pottery bowls are accepted year round.

Location:

Genetti Hotel & Suites
200 West 4th Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-6600

For More Information, Contact:

Renee Gerringer
570-321-8023
rgerringer@centralpafoodbank.org

Bubbly Little Heart Necklace

This sweet little necklace is still up for grabs!  Copper chain with sterling heart charm!  

All handmade and handcrafted~

Just in time for

 Valentine's Day!

Gilded Gunmetal Ceramic Jewelry

Here are a few new pieces I've been working on.  Gun Metal Glazed with Gilding (say that 3 times in a row :-)......Lot's of fun...still can't seem to get my gunmetal to the right look....anyone have any ideas??

Winter's Furious Beauty

Just a few shots of yesterday's storm ~ Wow it is stunning outside! Take a walk before the ice melts. I could hear ice crashing through the trees and each little brance is encapsulated in ice....Just amazing~