hot pink sunsets and plastic crab claws

I think it's really good to have balance as a maker. I get a lot of pleasure from creating jewelry that's just jewelry, sometimes. It's fun, easy and I can easily pick up a project while watching tv or listening to podcasts. However, making my sculptural work takes everything I've got.

I've been racking my brain trying to find a place in my life for everything that I want to do. On most days I feel like there just isn't enough time.

Recently, I started to remember the mindset that I started with when I first moved to Seattle, and the attitude that I've always carried with me... Just go for it, jump right in. Don't overanalyze and it will all work out. I think it's good to ask yourself big questions, but if it transforms into self-doubt it can easily turn into a defeatist attitude which could eat you alive.

So... I finished making a Crab Claw Necklace jewelry line for the Mermaid Empire.

For me, they represent strength. But mostly, they're fun to wear.

I make the plastic crab claw using a rubber mold I made... Drill a hole for the jump-ring... Drill divots for the Austrian Crystals... String it onto a Sterling Silver chain... and voila! Crab Claw Necklace!

This one is seafoam

I'm having a summer sale in celebration of the new jewelry line, Check it out!

Enter the code SummerSale2011 to receive 15% off your purchase at Mermaid Empire.

I leave you with this gorgeous picture of a hot pink Seattle sunset.