After 2 years on Etsy, I decided to do a 30-day trial on ArtFire (also in part after I read a blog posting from a fellow jewelry artist). Check it out and let me know what you think - http://www.artfire.com/users/LindaSearcyJewelryDesigns
So far, I do appreciate the various tools made available to sellers making it easy to migrate from Etsy - the items uploader, the option to showcase artisan work in the Bio section, and the ability to list sales in the Gallery section made on other venues, not just from ArtFire or Etsy.
Here's to a continuing relationship with ArtFire.
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f you are in the Apex, NC, area this coming Saturday (May 7), be sure to come out and enjoy a gorgeous day at the 31st annual Peak Fest. There will be lots of activities for the whole family - music, food and amazing creations by local artists (check the list for this year's participating artists)!
I will be at booth spot 48A (see map). In addition to my new copper and resin jewelry, wire and mixed metal jewelry, I will have more of my best selling glass tile pendants and earrings created with vintage international postage stamps!
Just wanted to share with you what I have been working on lately...
A few months ago I took a 2-day workshop at the Pullen Arts Center where I learned how to add color to metal. We experimented with various coloring effects using ingredients commonly found in the home: ammonia, vinegar, salt and rice. Other coloring techniques included epoxy resin, artists chalk and colored pencils.
My favorite technique was the colored epoxy resin. So much so that I documented the process on Facebook on how I created my newly completed pieces - see my FB album.
I started with plain round copper washers from the hardware store (Harbor Freight) and added 2-ton weld epoxy colored with artist chalk. And here are the results:
These pieces will be available for purchase at my next arts and crafts show - May 7, Peak Fest in Apex. If you are in the area, come by and see my new line of jewelry! I will be in booth 48A. Come out and support your local artisans!
