New: metalsmithingAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krsteemhive-183959hive-180932hive-166405photographyzzanhive-188619hive-185836uncommonlabhive-150122bitcoinhive-183397hive-144064hive-124908krsuccesshive-101145hive-145157hive-139150hive-109690lifehive-181136hive-150943TrendingNewHotLikerscaitycat (59)in creativecoin • 5 years agoFresh Beginnings!A new year always feels refreshing... a new decade is extra special! I know we're already a month and a bit into 2020, but gimme a break- January was insane! I'm just going to tuck that month…caitycat (59)in creativecoin • 5 years agoCreating a Wee Snek Ring - MetalsmithingHey, all! Here we have a new ring by me! The snake ring obviously isn't a new idea, but I love them and wanted to try making my own. It's cool because it's an open shank, which means it's…caitycat (59)in creativecoin • 5 years agoGetting Tricky with Silver and Turquoise- MetalsmithingHi, friends! It's time for another installment of Caitycat Making Cool Stuff! This time around I wanted to use this very pretty piece of Hubei Chinese Turquoise that I've been hanging onto for…caitycat (59)in steemartists • 5 years agoMaking a Simple Rutilated Quartz Ring- MetalsmithingGuess what? I remembered to take way more progress pics this time! Yay! Unfortunately, it's difficult/dangerous to try to take pics when I'm soldering so there will never be shots of that process…caitycat (59)in steemartists • 5 years agoMaking a Garnet Ring with Offset Band- MetalsmithingHello again! Here we have what happens when I don't really have a plan and I just keep messing around. This band started out as an experiment in texture. I had hammered the silver on 80-grit…caitycat (59)in steemartists • 5 years agoMaking a Chunky Rose Quartz RingLearning, learning, learning. What did I learn this time? -I can probably decide the bezel height according to the lowest facet edge, rather than the curve of the stone. - Have patience-…caitycat (59)in steemartists • 5 years agoMaking Wee Flower EarringsHi, Steemians! This week I have been struggling to get much done at the bench. @mstafford's mom and my mom both have birthdays in the coming 2 weeks and we wanted to give them handmade jewellery…
