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Chimerical Charms and Alchemical Amulets.

February 27, 2009

It seems that amulets and talismans are in the ethers lately, which makes perfect sense. It’s the times. These times are strange aren’t they? This is my experiment in jewelry making with tiny versions of my paintings as the jewel. They are one half inch to one inch square original works (not prints) that I have made into charms and pendants.

This ouroboros intrigues me. I admire the mischievous look in his eye.  The others are under 8mm teeny tiny mixed media paintings set in sterling silver bezels. This was fun to do.

{ 29 comments… read them below or add one }

eudaimonia February 28, 2009 at 3:29 am

Like I said, LOVE! I am really glad you did these, why did you wait so long? Hee hee :-) Do a Virgo!

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 3:36 am

Why did I wait so long? I am slow. My time is warped. Haven’t you not noticed?

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azreel February 28, 2009 at 3:35 am

OMG how beautiful! Is that ourosboros pendant for sale?

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 3:40 am

Thank you. That ouroboros pendant sold while I was typing the post. I almost kept him for himself.

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squirrel_monkey February 28, 2009 at 3:45 am

Oh, beautiful! I hope you will have some pendants for sale soon — I always am looking for nice necklaces and pendants.

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 4:11 am

Thank you. I am working on more pendants. They take a little time because they are constructed just like my larger work with all the layers and need proper drying time. I have good bezels ready for them.

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doveserpent11 February 28, 2009 at 4:10 am

These are lovely!

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 4:11 am

Thank you.

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sabotabby February 28, 2009 at 4:40 am

Those are so beautiful. I too hope you make some more and sell them.

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 5:58 am

Thanks. I like them so it only makes sense to make more. I just have to find the time.

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i_dread February 28, 2009 at 4:52 am

you know, those are beautiful. good damn job.

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 6:01 am

Thank you for the words. I appreciate it.

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kerrykate February 28, 2009 at 5:22 am

These look fabulous as necklaces!!!

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 5:59 am

Thank you. I’ve wanted to try this for a long time.

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beatnikbetty February 28, 2009 at 9:36 am

these are really really beautiful.
looks like you’ve got a zodiac theme going.
can’t wait to see something virgo-like. :)

but really, these are gorgeous and i want to buy one when i get a job again. :)

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 11:23 am

Thank you.

I have other charms that are not zodiac signs. I just happened to be drawing those when I decided to make something as small as possible.

It is crazy how many people are out of work. It never crossed my mind that I would see this in my lifetime.

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tithenai February 28, 2009 at 11:58 am

*GASP* I was about to ask if I could lay claim to a Sagittarius when you made one, and then I see a Sagittarius there! Eep! Is it still available? How much are you selling them for?

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 12:07 pm

I just sent you a private message.

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ksdgypsy February 28, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Exquisite!

I love the first one. How about going tinier to earrings?
It is the only jewelry I can stand touching my skin.

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Re: Exquisite!

Thanks. :)

Do you mean two tiny little ouroboros as earrings?

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ksdgypsy February 28, 2009 at 7:16 pm

Re: Exquisite!

yes. how much?
@live.com

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lorigami February 28, 2009 at 3:12 pm

lovely!

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Thanks :)

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lapsedmodernist February 28, 2009 at 8:23 pm

wow. They are stunning.

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Thank you. They are made with extra love.

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sheer_catharsis February 28, 2009 at 9:07 pm

I love them. I want one but unfortunately I am poor. Hopefully you’ll make more when I have money!

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 9:34 pm

I understand. It seems everyone is a little poorer these days. I do appreciate the just looking not buying too. That’s mostly what I do.

I have the fabulous timing and of course start putting out work again when no one has money. No worries. I’ll try not to make a habit out of that. :)

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tagscats February 28, 2009 at 9:11 pm

oh my

I love these.

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Aria February 28, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Re: oh my

Thank you.

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