tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20709274236444515152024-03-12T23:22:57.717-04:00Autumn Bradley Jewelry DesignAutumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-27077109253100719292013-05-12T22:41:00.000-04:002013-05-12T22:41:42.214-04:00Sometimes it takes a week in the hospital...<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It all started with a bullying incident involving two thugs. Then a couple of life changing events (good ones, but still stressful) one creepy loser, several trips to the vet, a serious case of foot in mouth disease, and finally a week-long hospital stay. Woohoo!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Not only have these things left me with no time to design new jewelry (i will again soon, i promise!) they've also made me realize how amazingly blessed I am. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Look, crappy things are always going to happen, it's just how you deal with them that matters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The bullying thugs and creepy loser incidents could have been much worse and turned physical. But they didn't</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The life changing events and pet health issues could have went in a totally different direction. But they didn't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I apologized and managed to diffuse the foot in mouth situation before it became a whole thing. It could've went much worse. But it didn't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And then there was the hospital stay. It was seriously the most miserable, painful experience I've ever been through, it was major. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I could have died. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">But I didn't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And I'm so incredibly thankful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I was in a dark place. But sometimes that's what it takes to bring you out of your complacency and closer to God.</span></div>
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Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-43498800799684338582013-02-09T18:11:00.000-05:002013-02-09T18:11:45.939-05:00My Skull Obsession<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I've always liked creepy stuff. Vampires, Edgar Allan Poe, spiders, skulls and just macabre in general. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I was secretly hoping to meet a vampire boyfriend loooong before the Twilight sensation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I took 'The Tell-Tale Heart' to bed with me as a kid. You know, for some light reading material. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I have a strict catch and release policy when it comes to spiders (no stomping them!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And I've been drawing, wearing, and decorating with skulls since before I can remember.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So when Target started carrying skull socks, little froo froo dogs were sporting skull sweaters, and skulls popped up on bibs and diapers I realized s</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">kulls had officially hit mainstream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I gotta say I was kind of bummed. My fear was that once the novelty wore off they would be seen as outdated and I would be like one of those people who still pegged their jeans in 1996 (we all know this went out of style at least by 1994). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">But alas, I believe the skull is here to stay! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Thank God because lately that seems like all I've been making in my jewelry world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And I'm sure many more skulls to come. So even if the world falls out of love with the skull, I don't really care. I'll still be rocking them...and I know a few of you will too. </span></div>
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Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-23250254285065048532012-10-19T20:04:00.001-04:002012-10-19T20:04:29.386-04:00Handmade Has A Heart And Soul<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I recently had a really cool customer contact me with a special request. He needed a gift for his girl and he needed it like now. He said he understood these things take time and my time was valuable but he would be willing to pay extra to make this happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Woah! Who says stuff like this anymore? I knew this guy appreciated handmade and I needed to accommodate him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I mean really, he could just walk into a store and get something. But he wanted <em><strong>my</strong></em> something. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So, as I was making his piece I decided to document the journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I don't think many people realize what goes into handmade. The care we take, the thought we put into it, and the time. It takes a long time. Like a really long time. Or maybe I'm just slow. See for yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This particular piece was a Hebrew Name Necklace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I started by sawing the letters into a piece of silver...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This piece was then placed on top of the bigger piece and they were both heated until the solder flowed again and the pieces were permanently connected...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Are you bored yet? See, I told you this takes a long time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">There will never be another piece exactly like this one because it was made with my hands and not stamped out by a machine. And honestly, I couldn't do it exactly the same again if my life depended on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So, the next time you're buying something for yourself or as a gift think about what kind of message you want to send. You're unique, you have a heart and a soul and what you wear should should too. </span></div>
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Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-76684837808219686862012-09-25T12:58:00.000-04:002012-09-25T12:59:21.024-04:00Pumpkin Love<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This is the time of year I come to life. The oppressive heat has lifted and I can finally wear boots again (my shoe of choice). I can spend time outdoors enjoying the crisp air and amazing colors without melting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And Dunkin Donuts brings back their Pumpkin Coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Boots and Pumpkin Coffee...what could be better?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Last year I bought this amazing face scrub by BellaRoma...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I am the self-declared queen of procrastination! I will wait and wait and wait until I'm totally stressed out. But that's when I do my best work. I just can't seem to get anything done if I try to do it right away. I'm sure it annoys those type A personalities out there but I just can't help it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Like today, for instance. I've been meaning to do this thing for the longest time. I decided today would be the day. I'm not sure why I chose today but I did. And of course, here it is after 8pm and I just now finished it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I enrolled in classes at <a href="http://www.gia.edu/" target="_blank">The Gemological Institute of America!!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I'll be working towards receiving a Graduate Gemologist Diploma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So, a few weeks ago some of my jewelry was displayed at The Artisan Group's exhibit at the GBK Produtions MTV Movie Awards Gift Lounge. There were a ton of fun young celebs that showed up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I was lucky enough to have two gorgeous ladies pose with my <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/talismannecklace.aspx" target="_blank">Talisman Necklace</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The first celeb to pose with my necklace was the multi-talented Renee Olstead, known for her role on <em>The Secret Life of the American Teenager </em>as well as her superb singing ability. (I have to say I used to watch her way back when on <em>Still Standing</em> though.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The second celeb was Emma Greenwell of <em>Shameless</em>. I love her effortless boho style. Totally my kind of girl!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Then, to top it all off, the super sweet and beautiful Ms. Kirby Bliss Blanton from the movie <em>Project X</em> wore not one, but two of my <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/bohoantiquebrassnecklace.aspx" target="_blank">Boho Antique Brass Necklaces</a> on the MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This was such a fun event and has brought recognition to my business that could not have been achieved on my own. A huge thanks to Valerie of <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a>, as well as all the other Artisans who helped make this event such a huge success! Your hard work and support is much appreciated. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I'm offering a special discount on my <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/talismannecklace.aspx" target="_blank">Talisman Necklace</a>. Use coupon code MTVMA20 to receive 20% off this item through July 8th, 2012. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">He approached me a few weeks ago with some ideas. After a few conversations, a vision, and a torch this is what we came up with...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I had a blast collaborating with Josh on these. It's always so awesome when music and metal come together, and this is our version of just that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One of my favorite holidays is coming...Earth Day!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I wanted this piece to be as eco-friendly as possible and something that would remind people to do their part to keep the Earth clean. I decided on an awareness ribbon bracelet made from recycled sterling silver, handmade paper beads (made from leftover wrapping paper), and 100% natural biodegradeable hemp. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I mean, a person couldn't litter on the street or throw their recylables into the regular garbage while wearing this thing right? It would be right there staring at them, making them feel guilty!! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">With my design down I was ready to begin working on my 30 pieces. I started by making the paper beads. Mom contributed by sending me some leftover green wrapping paper. I cut the paper into strips, glued, rolled, and sealed. After a few days of drying they were ready to use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">In the meantime, I kept myself busy by sawing out 30 tiny ribbons and 30 tiny rectangles. After many, many hours of sawing, filing, & trashing, they were ready for soldering. Then I wove and wove and wove. Finally, my 30 bracelets were finished!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So yeah, I'm pretty excited for the opportunity to contribute to this event. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.sariblue.com/">http://www.sariblue.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://mossycreeksoap.com/">http://mossycreeksoap.com/</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">My winter days in New York are filled with dark colors, skulls, and spikes sprinkled with a bit of sparkle here and there. But then again, so are my summer days. I guess the only thing that really changes is just an occassional pop of color and a slightly more bohemian vibe. </span></div>
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Steph Stargell <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://stephstargell.com/" jquery1333459504401="83" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">stephstargell.com</a> </div>
Lilian <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://girllovesglitter.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="89" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">girllovesglitter.blogspot.com</a> <br />
Pennee - All Wired Up Jewelry Designs <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://allwiredupjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="91" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">allwiredupjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com</a> <br />
nancycreations <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://nancysjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="93" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">nancysjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com</a> <br />
SerpentsDanceDesigns <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://dancetothedoor.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="95" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">dancetothedoor.blogspot.com</a> <br />
Contemporary Jewelry by Beatriz Fortes <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://cjbf.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="99" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">cjbf.blogspot.com</a> <br />
Jessica @ Abella Blue <a href="http://abellablue.com/blog/">http://abellablue.com/blog/</a><br />
Sylvia Anderson <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://sylviaanderson.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="103" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">sylviaanderson.blogspot.com</a> <br />
Gloria <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://gloria-hemlockhollow.blogspot.com/" jquery1333459504401="105" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">gloria-hemlockhollow.blogspot.com</a> <br />
Amy Estelle <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://amyestellemetalworks.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-has-sprung.html" jquery1333459504401="107" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">amyestellemetalworks.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-has-sprung.html</a> <br />
Esmeralda <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://jewelry-by-silverblueberry.blogspot.se/2012/04/signs-of-spring.html" jquery1333459504401="109" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">jewelry-by-silverblueberry.blogspot.se/2012/04/signs-of-spring.html</a> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">One of the things keeping me so busy is a celebrity gifting opportunity I was chosen for by <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a>. I know, I know, why do celebrities get all the good free stuff?! Well, simply put, because they are celebrities. Yes, they can afford to buy their own stuff but if I'm given the opportunity to get my art in the hands of someone who has the ability to show it to the whole world, then I'm all about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The Cruises (Tom, Katie, & Suri) are the lucky recipients of this particular swag bag. Yes, THEY are the lucky ones because this bag is going to be filled with ridiculously amazing handcrafted items from some of the most talented people I know. You can see them on The Artisan Group's official Pinterest Board <a href="http://pinterest.com/theartisangroup/gifted-to-tom-cruise/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So for Mr. Cruise, I decided on a pair of sterling silver cufflinks accented with his birthstone, ruby. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I'm so proud of how they turned out but the making of these was the beginning of what I'm pretty sure is going to be carpel tunnel. Each cufflink has 5 solder joins and the rubies are only 5mm. Maybe not a big deal for some but these are by far the most intricate pieces I've made. I literally prayed with each blast from the torch that I wouldn't melt them into a puddle!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Now for Suri I had a hard time because I don't really make kid's jewelry. But everytime I thought of her the image of a ladybug popped into my head. So I went with it. Of course I had to put my own spin on it. No cutesy pink fluffy stuff here! Not that there's anything wrong with that :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Making this also added to the weird wrist thing I have going on since the whole piece is only 10mm with the ladybug being about 6mm or 7mm. This took some serious sawing concentration! I added a tiny little rough cut diamond, Suri's birthstone, as the finishing touch.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Moving on to Katie, it seems she wears a lot of dainty delicate jewelry. Again, a challenge for me. I wouldn't want to scare her with one of my skulls or "trashed" pieces. But I wanted to stay true to my style. So for her, I made an 'S' initial necklace to represent her daughter.</span></div>
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Ok, so next up is the 2012 GBK Productions Academy Awards Celebrity Gift Lounge!</div>
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After my participation in the Emmy's Gift Lounge I decided I needed a little break and I would just do the press bags for the Oscars. Even though it was much less stressful making 10 pieces of jewelry instead of 100, I kind of regret it and have been feeling a little left out. But whatever, I have the MTV Movie Awards coming up to keep me warm :)</div>
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I immediately knew what I wanted to create for the press bags. This is very unlike me, by the way. I usually analyze things to death before I make a final decision. But, I knew I wanted to do an Old Hollywood star with a modern vibe. </div>
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And this is what I came up with...</div>
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I was super happy with the outcome and once it was approved by the powers that be at <a href="http://www.theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a>, I banged out 10 more, packed them up, and shipped them out.</div>
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If you would like to purchase your own little bit of Hollywood you can find my Stargazer Necklace <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/stargazersterlingsilvernecklace.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<br /></div>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-10064252513102347882012-01-08T23:27:00.001-05:002012-01-08T23:27:24.788-05:00What to do with all that leftover wrapping paper...<div align="center">
The holiday chaos is finally over and now it's back to the grind! </div>
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One of the first things I'm working on this year is my "green-ness".</div>
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While I've always been environmentally conscious I've never really made this a focal point of my business. </div>
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Since, I've recently teamed up with <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a> to be a part of their Earth Day 2012 Celebrity Gifting Event, I figured this would be a great way to get the ball rolling.</div>
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I started by adding a <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/sustainabilitypledge.aspx" target="_blank">sustainability pledge</a> to my website. I guess I thought everyone was eco these days and things like this weren't necessary. But, you know what they say about assuming...</div>
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Then I started thinking about what I could make for these gift bags. Some of the celebrities who received them last year were Adrian Grenier, Pink, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dave Matthews, Ellen DeGeneres, Orlando Bloom, Edward Norton, Sting, Kate Bosworth, and Drew Barrymore, to name a few. </div>
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An idea came to me to use my Awareness Ribbon in a bracelet but I wanted to incorporate the color green as well. So I taught myself to make beads using scraps of paper. I know this sounds weird but they turned out really cool. I used some left over green wrapping paper (thanks mom), thread, glue, and sealant. I combined the beads with my hand cut Awareness Ribbon made from recycled sterling silver and 100% natural eco-friendly hemp. Then using my hemp weaving skills acquired from hanging in Phish show parking lots, Hookahville festivals, and afternoons in the quad of the OSU campus (had to throw a little crunchy in there) I came up with this...</div>
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To me, it means a product with a story, with soul. Something created with thoughtfulness and love. I know it's one of a kind and that an actual person worked hard to make something just for me. And because of all this I have decided to buy handmade for all of my holiday gifts this year. </div>
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I'll give you all a sneak peek at some of the awesome handmade goodies I've picked up so far...</div>
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Yummy bath products from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StarletGlamBathBody" target="_blank">Starlet Glam Bath & Body</a></div>
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A luxurious set of hand crocheted washcloths from <a href="http://tinadeandesigns.com/" target="_blank">Tina Dean Designs</a></div>
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And this super cool set of 4 bots by <a href="http://www.botjoy.com/" target="_blank">Gary Hirsch</a></div>
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Jessica @ Abella Blue - <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.abellablue.com/blog" jquery15109783486960513097="16" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2288bb;">www.abellablue.com/blog</span></a><br />
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Elizabeth Brown – <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://resurrectionsilver.blogspot.com/" jquery15109783486960513097="18" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2288bb;">resurrectionsilver.blogspot.com</span></a><br />
Lilian Genebra - <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.girllovesglitter.blogspot.com/" jquery15109783486960513097="19" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2288bb;">www.girllovesglitter.blogspot.com/</span></a><br />
Pennee- All Wired Up Jewelry Designs - <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://allwiredupjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" jquery15109783486960513097="20" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2288bb;">allwiredupjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/</span></a><br />
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Gayle - <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://thisartistsjourney.blogspot.com/" jquery15109783486960513097="22" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2288bb;">thisartistsjourney.blogspot.com</span></a><br />
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You know that friend who will tell you the truth when you ask "do I look fat in this?"</div>
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The one who will make sure you look smoking hot when you go out together because she's not a jealous biotch? </div>
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The one you actually <em>want</em> to go shopping with?</div>
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I have this friend and her name is Jennifer Barrett. </div>
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Jennifer owns a company called<a href="http://www.mystylerocks.com/" target="_blank"> My Style Rocks</a>. Not only does she sell kick ass clothes and accessories on her <a href="http://www.mystylerocks.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, she makes house calls! She can organize your closet, style you for a special occasion, or totally revamp your look. And she's so <strong>not</strong> one of those annoying salespeople who are all "oh my god, that looks AHmazing on you!", when you totally have muffin top and know that's not true.</div>
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</div><div align="center">Why are Jessica Alba and Hilary Duff so happy? </div><div align="center">Because they're getting giant gift bags filled with handmade goodies from members of <a href="http://www.theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a>!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Jessica just recently had a baby and Hilary is due in March. So I created a family tree necklace for each with gemstones representing their kid's birth months. </div> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This piece is sawn entirely by hand so no two are exactly alike, even if I tried. But who wants the same exact thing someone else has anyway, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to say though, that after the second one of these in a row my wrist was starting to click and my hand was cramping. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But it was a labor of love. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Sometimes it's more of a personal challenge type of scare. Like what I did this past Friday. I went to the Henri Bendel Open See. This is where designers of various clothing, accessories, beauty items, etc...have the opportunity to show their goods to the Bendel's buyers. I'm not exactly a Bendel's type of girl but I knew I had to try. </div><div align="center">I claimed my spot on line on 5th Avenue at about 6am. It was 37 degrees. Not terrible, but when you're standing on the cold cement for 3 hours in the dark it starts to hurt.<br />
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When they opened the doors at 9am the line moved pretty quickly. I was lead into the basement of Bendel's and ushered into a waiting room. When my time to see a buyer came I wasn't the least bit nervous. I kind of had an idea of how it was going to go down anyway. She quickly scanned my bio and line sheet, took a look at a few pieces and said..."It's very well made and edgy. But you have this cool factor. And that's just not us." <br />
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<div align="center">No doubt there will be others on your list but this will get you started and help you avoid the dreaded mall. So when your buddy tries to convince you to go to the mall with him the weekend before Christmas you can say, "Nah man, I'm good". And he will be soooo jealous. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">All of these amazing products were designed and handmade by the super talented members of <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/">The Artisan Group</a>. Click <a href="http://pinterest.com/theartisangroup/">here</a> or on the gift guide button below to see tons of other options from The Artisan Group members. </div> <br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">But finally, today is the day! I couldn't be happier with the feedback and photos I got from the GBK Productions Emmy Gift Lounge. This entire experience with <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/">The Artisan Group </a> has been amazing. I was totally scared in the beginning but the advice and support I received, not only from the founders Valerie and Nikki, but from the other members was priceless and just beyond words. Love to you all, my fellow TAG members!</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQ0zja32FtI/TnqXyt2Y6yI/AAAAAAAAANk/3uPEyctzFG4/s1600/Autumn_Anthony+Anderson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQ0zja32FtI/TnqXyt2Y6yI/AAAAAAAAANk/3uPEyctzFG4/s320/Autumn_Anthony+Anderson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anthony Anderson, known for his roles in Me, Myself and Irene, Scary Movie IV, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle...and a million other roles, posed for a photo with my <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/sterlingsilverguitarpickwithcopperskullnecklace.aspx">guitar pick skull necklace</a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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"Oh, wow! This necklace is great!" -- Michael Trucco<br />
<div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pNy3a2u-q5g/TnqY52lK7eI/AAAAAAAAANs/hWngmXrQwHI/s1600/Autumn_Timm+Sharp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pNy3a2u-q5g/TnqY52lK7eI/AAAAAAAAANs/hWngmXrQwHI/s320/Autumn_Timm+Sharp.jpg" width="213" /></a>Timm Sharp from Six Feet Under and Enlightened was kind enough to pose with the necklace as well.</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">My friends asked me to make something to honor Dark Star and remind them of the joy she brought to their lives. After a bit of collaboration we came up with something that would work for both of them. I just hope that I was able to bring their vision to life and do their ideas justice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlzJlUfRXjY/TlrUkIR4eTI/AAAAAAAAANU/IoUWJ_J3QpQ/s320/ds6.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's to Dark Star! May her light shine in your hearts always.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-21500705503415930022011-08-18T13:03:00.002-04:002011-09-21T23:21:16.481-04:00All Things Emmys - Part 3<div align="center">Holy crap it's done!! After approximately 230 working hours, I have finished all my pieces for the Emmy Awards and they are on their way to California! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, as of my last post the 100 horseshoes were all soldered. I still had to sand, oxidize, buff, and attach the chains. Then I put each one in little folded tissue paper boats along with a bio/product card and packaged them up in my custom made black velvet pouches.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The display pieces will be going in the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge hosted by <a href="http://www.gbkproductions.com/">GBK Productions</a>. <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/">The Artisan Group</a> will be representing my pieces along with a few other super talented artists in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theartisangroup">TAG</a>. This gift lounge gives members of the press and select celebrities the opportunity to check out the swag and hopefully take a few pics. I could totally see Nina Dobrev in my horseshoe necklace or Ian Somerhalder rockin the skull (can you tell i like the vampire diaries?).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So yeah, I'm super excited to see where this will lead and so thankful to Valerie, Nikki and all the members of The Artisan Group for all their help and support. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And now I'm leaving for a little Caribbean vacation! I need a few horseshoeless days to recharge and let my hands heal. Then I can start on all the custom pieces my amazing customers have been waiting for me to get around to. Ariel, Adrienne, Tera, Brian, Heather, and Chris. It baffles me that I actually have a waiting list! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Love you guys!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-17705203308238616362011-07-25T10:18:00.000-04:002011-07-25T10:18:43.210-04:00What's Happening<div align="center">It's that time again...my <a href="http://www.aspiringmetalsmiths.blogspot.com/">Aspiring Metalsmiths Team</a> blogroll. This month we're talking about what we're working on right now. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">If you've been listening to me blabber on for the past few months you know that I am working on about a bazillionish horseshoe pendants for the Primetime Emmy Awards celebrity gift bags. I also have customers YAY!! So in between horseshoes I work on their orders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj0AsIShKvg/Ti1xJJwgRaI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Ae84Blkux_E/s1600/bench2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj0AsIShKvg/Ti1xJJwgRaI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Ae84Blkux_E/s320/bench2.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My organized chaos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, I'm in various stages of completion of horseshoe pendants, 1 <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/starofdavidsterlingdogtag--trashmetalcollection.aspx">Star of David dog tag</a>, and 3 <a href="http://autumnbradley.com/trashmetalcollectionpersonalizednecklace.aspx">personalized double disc name necklaces</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It may look like a hot mess but I know exactly where everything is. If so much as one horseshoe gets moved out of place I WILL KNOW. And heads will roll. I'm serious man.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and I actually finished something last night! There are<strong> </strong>those rare occasions when I get an idea, sketch it out, and finish it all in one day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, besides providing jewelry for the gift bags, a few of my pieces will be displayed at the celebrity gift lounge by <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/">The Artisan Group</a>. This lounge is hosted by Gavin B. Keilly of <a href="http://www.gbkproductions.com/">GBK Productions</a>. Mr. Keilly gets his very own gift bag and he doesn't exactly seem like the skull/dog tag/guitar pick type. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was hard for me! I thought and I pondered and I consulted and I finally gave up. And wouldn't you know, as soon as I stopped thinking about it I had an idea! Isn't that always how it works?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ALmpJUxMFOs/Ti13d9NwuzI/AAAAAAAAAK4/IZpYhnUfk5E/s1600/gbk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ALmpJUxMFOs/Ti13d9NwuzI/AAAAAAAAAK4/IZpYhnUfk5E/s320/gbk1.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A sterling silver Trash Metal Collection<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">® </span><span style="font-size: small;">personalized key chain.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to throw a little of my "trashed" vibe in there, I couldn't help it. I hope he likes it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-37963413984264079562011-07-10T17:45:00.003-04:002011-11-03T09:38:06.830-04:00All Things Emmys - Part 2<div align="center">At the risk of developing rough scaly man-hands, I chose to make 100 Trash Metal Collection® horseshoe pendants for the Emmy Awards celebrity gift bags. Way back in April I made 1. No problem. As I set out to make 100 I slowly realized what I had gotten myself into. And being the procrastinator that I am the clock is ticking...louder and louder.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I've recently set aside all household duties (not that they were ever high on my list anyway), friends, family, and beautiful sunny days in order to make some progress. So here's what I've been up to...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The process begins with sawing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nno7mNvKgqw/ThoSwcfcepI/AAAAAAAAAKI/IYcUUIdiwQQ/s1600/saw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nno7mNvKgqw/ThoSwcfcepI/AAAAAAAAAKI/IYcUUIdiwQQ/s320/saw1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">I saw all the horseshoes and rectangular backplates by hand from sterling silver sheet. I also threw in a couple of copper horseshoes to mix it up a little.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Then I file them all to get out the rough spots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gHtgRpK6znM/ThoTbXwIAEI/AAAAAAAAAKM/-N1BZDVJii4/s1600/file1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gHtgRpK6znM/ThoTbXwIAEI/AAAAAAAAAKM/-N1BZDVJii4/s320/file1.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next step is to drill 5 tiny holes in each horseshoe. The holes serve no purpose, they are just part of the design because I thought they looked cool. After drilling 500 freaking tiny ass holes I began to rethink their coolness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AD-AS6aOm2c/ThoUF3uz6jI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/3JRgPEXny1Q/s1600/drill1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AD-AS6aOm2c/ThoUF3uz6jI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/3JRgPEXny1Q/s320/drill1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now the rectangles need to be treated to my signature "trashing" technique and the backs stamped with my logo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v9KkDirs_uk/ThoVBAdcDjI/AAAAAAAAAKU/mlLcexs4YKU/s1600/logostamp1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v9KkDirs_uk/ThoVBAdcDjI/AAAAAAAAAKU/mlLcexs4YKU/s200/logostamp1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok so now horseshoes and rectangles are ready to be soldered together. But since I saw them all by hand none of them are exactly the same size. So I sort through them all pairing up the ones that look best together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AVOlX6BGizM/ThoVSfaaVPI/AAAAAAAAAKY/FKIG565zm-4/s1600/shoes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AVOlX6BGizM/ThoVSfaaVPI/AAAAAAAAAKY/FKIG565zm-4/s320/shoes2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let the soldering begin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uLbp8fecbEY/ThoV3AHOVSI/AAAAAAAAAKc/WBTdV4sUNgw/s1600/solder1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uLbp8fecbEY/ThoV3AHOVSI/AAAAAAAAAKc/WBTdV4sUNgw/s200/solder1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite part, playing with fire heeheehee...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-edCEn2CUGJU/ThoWGhN_rUI/AAAAAAAAAKg/_StTBPP8z2o/s1600/solder2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-edCEn2CUGJU/ThoWGhN_rUI/AAAAAAAAAKg/_StTBPP8z2o/s320/solder2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">After the torching all the pieces go in the pickle pot for clean up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vp35KVuwugI/ThoXXj2D3QI/AAAAAAAAAKk/tnEEByAjpmE/s1600/pickle1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vp35KVuwugI/ThoXXj2D3QI/AAAAAAAAAKk/tnEEByAjpmE/s320/pickle1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take them out, rinse them off, and now I have a big pile of pendants</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lMV67BCmgUs/ThoXpIRytvI/AAAAAAAAAKo/Rztv8tJ3tZI/s1600/done2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lMV67BCmgUs/ThoXpIRytvI/AAAAAAAAAKo/Rztv8tJ3tZI/s320/done2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">They still need to be sanded, oxidized, buffed, tumbled, polished, attached to chains, etc...and finally packaged. "I'll get to it, I swear. I do my best work under pressure", said the procrastinator.</div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-90152404875456955192011-06-02T10:54:00.001-04:002011-11-03T09:38:46.079-04:00Ahhh...Summer<div align="center">Summer is finally here! We had a pretty rough winter in New York. Blizzards, record snow fall, and freezing cold temps. But we survived and can now enjoy the crazy heat wave and 99% humidity YAY!! OK, really, I shouldn't complain.</div><div align="center">Anyway, the sudden onslaught of oppressive heat and humidity has me reminiscing about summer and what it used to mean to me. </div><div align="center">When I was a kid, summer vacation was just the most absolutely magical time ever. It meant hanging with my cousin who was like a sister to me, riding bikes, meeting skater boys in the cemetery, and spending time at my grandparent's.</div><div align="center">Even though my grandparents were only 20 minutes away I would stay by them for days at a time. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And chill with grandma and grandpa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even remember playing in the woods behind their house for hours by myself, and this was totally fine! I guess no one was worried about creeps and kidnappers back then. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grandma LOVED to take photos. One day she made me hold hands with the neighbor boy for a photo op. This was the first boy who ever held my hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was totally grossed out but sure that we would get married someday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I look back now my summers seem almost Wonder Years-ish, complete with bicycles, an older sibling (cousin) who tortured me but I loved it, and my very own Kevin Arnold. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here's to summer!!! May you ride a bike, spend time with the ones you love, and hold a boy's hand...or a girl's hand, whatever you're into. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bxxNq0nruSU/TeejZqbZbDI/AAAAAAAAAKE/AAGdW0PZKMU/s1600/kevwin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bxxNq0nruSU/TeejZqbZbDI/AAAAAAAAAKE/AAGdW0PZKMU/s200/kevwin.jpg" t8="true" width="200" /></a></div><div align="center"></div>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-44420572523507087342011-05-07T11:56:00.001-04:002011-11-03T09:43:52.634-04:00All Things Emmys - Part 1<div align="center">A <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">couple of weeks ago the lovely ladies at <a href="http://www.theartisangroup.org/">The Artisan Group</a> asked if I would like to contribute some of my jewelry to the celebrity swag bags at the <a href="http://www.emmys.tv/">63rd Primetime Emmy Awards</a> this year. Duh! I immediately said yes and I don't think I've slept since. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I'll be providing 100 pieces for the swag bags, 10 pieces for the press bags, and a couple of pieces for the display. Besides the jewelry to be made, I have a crazy long list of other things I need to do, buy, create, think about, email, blog, post, photograph, etc...not to mention my website and Etsy sales and general life stuff. Not that I'm complaining, I'm just a bit overwhelmed. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Luckily, I have the help and support of Valerie and Nikki, of The Artisan Group, as well as all the other members. They are truly an amazing and talented group of artisans that I am proud to be a part of. A big thank you to Valerie and Nikki for this amazing opportunity!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Autumn Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139591845251031241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070927423644451515.post-26916384413924084382011-04-12T19:52:00.004-04:002011-11-03T09:44:42.841-04:00Adventures in Etching and Meeting Mr. Bucephalus<div align="center">When a friend asked me to make him a piece of jewelry that resembled a cave drawing I was a bit stumped. Then I thought of etching, duh! Etching metal is typically done with nitric acid or sometimes ferric chloride. Either way I know I will burn my face off. </div><div align="center">Luckily, one of my <a href="http://www.aspiringmetalsmiths.blogspot.com/">MetalSmith</a> teammates was kind enough to offer up instructions on using saltwater and batteries instead. While there was still a chance of burning my face off, it wasn't quite as risky as the toxic chemical route. So off to Home Depot, Radio Shack, and the deli I went. I picked up some kosher salt (no iodine), distilled water, D-batteries, and a small aquarium pump, among other things. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">After some brainstorming my friend decided he wanted an image of Bucephalus on a rustic pendant. I had to Google this of course. Bucephalus was Alexander the Great's horse as well as a figurine in the movie The Black Stallion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ro0IZ4iXUk0/TaS3QJ3MsqI/AAAAAAAAAJA/gTZMsEE7qXs/s1600/bucephalus1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ro0IZ4iXUk0/TaS3QJ3MsqI/AAAAAAAAAJA/gTZMsEE7qXs/s200/bucephalus1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://theblackstallion.com/web/">The Black Stallion </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In order to properly etch the metal I had to draw this crazy looking horse on a sheet of copper with a permanent marker. It turned out like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BMeujJcTGFc/TaTdGvrBBMI/AAAAAAAAAJI/kzCkCVn3c2U/s1600/etch6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BMeujJcTGFc/TaTdGvrBBMI/AAAAAAAAAJI/kzCkCVn3c2U/s200/etch6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looks like a 3rd grader did it huh? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whatever, I've come this far so I'm determined to follow through. As I'm rigging up battery lead wires to a container of saltwater and duct taping like crazy, I suddenly feel like a mix between Macgyver and a mad scientist. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rvRsAGAzqP4/TaS7SsONtTI/AAAAAAAAAJE/rDKyQTc2oEQ/s1600/macscientist1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rvRsAGAzqP4/TaS7SsONtTI/AAAAAAAAAJE/rDKyQTc2oEQ/s200/macscientist1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I set my iPod to "Electric Head" and let the etching begin! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ov3F9bhjfJs/TaTeaObSpPI/AAAAAAAAAJM/sKuPhVS0zQ4/s1600/etch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ov3F9bhjfJs/TaTeaObSpPI/AAAAAAAAAJM/sKuPhVS0zQ4/s200/etch1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--F8Dg67rRWE/TaTedMHmc0I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Yixuu0Xf9z8/s1600/etch3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--F8Dg67rRWE/TaTedMHmc0I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Yixuu0Xf9z8/s200/etch3.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f_U7mPB9dTo/TaTegLAvQxI/AAAAAAAAAJU/o1IVbUyHVhk/s1600/etch5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f_U7mPB9dTo/TaTegLAvQxI/AAAAAAAAAJU/o1IVbUyHVhk/s200/etch5.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see the water turns blue and gets cloudy as the electrical current strips electrons away from the atoms and the solution fills with particulates of copper salt (yeah my nerdy side is showing). The permanent marker protects the parts of the metal you don't want to be etched. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">After about an hour it looks something like this...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little sawing, oxidizing, and buffing and Mr. Bucephalus is born...and I didn't burn my face off yay!</div> <br />
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