Ancient Egyptian - The Eye of Horus

The Eye of Horus, inspired by ancient Egyptian jewelry I have seen in museums (behind glass to my dismay).  I must say after learning to work with metal clay and some wonderful pointers from a fellow AF guild member (Kelly) I really enjoy this medium.  The sky is the limit for creations.  While being a lover of Ancient Egypt and especially Egyptian jewelry my mind reels at the possibilities for amulets, cartouches, and tiny statuary, I can see how pagan along with Wiccan spiritual symbols can so easily be created.  Not to mention any other spiritual themed design  be it Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddist.  This is only the tip of the iceberg, anything your imagination captures a hold of this metal clay can create – just like playing with clay as a kid (almost).  I am looking forward to creating Ankh rings, Lotus bracelets, tiny Egyptian Scarabs earrings and of course more pieces with the Eye of Horus  - my personal fav and current obsession, never straying far from my beloved Egyptian jewelry. 

Oh By Gosh By Golly

Mistletoe and Holly

The first Dreams of Isis Artfire collection for the winter season.  Gorgeous creations, designed by some very talented artisans.  Everything in this collections I would love to have. The delicate lampwork creations, the awesome crocheted leg warmers, the mystical tarot bag, the sparkly bracelets, the simply elegant crocheted snowflake, of course I cannot forget that beautiful pewter ankh.  And last but not least, what I know must be beyond Wonka magical, the chocolate snowflake.

Please click the link above, peruse this collection, enjoy the various studios and remember to patronize small businesses and local artisans this festive time of the year.

The Dreams of Isis and Google+

Google+  - seems there is a lot of buzz about Google competing with Facebook.  The Dreams of Isis has jumped on the bandwagon and opened a business page.  All links and pics will direct viewers back to my ArtFire studio - so see how it works for me.  Hoping to get fellow ArtFire members to do this too.  A  few in the ArtfireLInk group are and I am hopeful for my TexasArtfire guild as well.  I feel the more places we can post content with links back to our studios the more traffic we shall get especially in these economic times when we are all hopeful to share with the world our various beautiful creations.

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The Dreams of Isis on Google+

Chasca's Opal

This creation has a definite Incan feel.  Perhaps a priestess of Chasca the Incan Goddess of dawn and twilight wore a similar opal.  How fitting since this beautiful double strand necklace is made up of wonderful pinks that I see during an awe inspiring sunset or sunrise and black like the night that is to follow.  The gemstones and precious metals have been sitting in my studio for months.  Finally they called to me.  I simply love this gorgeous Peruvian Opal teardrop, showcased perfectly by the Rhodonite, Black Tourmaline and Sterling Silver. 

Howlite Encircling The Eye of Horus

Howlite is such a wonderful stone.  I just love working with it, wearing it, simply touching this this calming stone. This wonderful stone brings self-awareness, increases creativity along with improving emotions attitudes.  So another creation came into being tonight melding this wonderful stone with my Eye of Horus enchantment!!

Wire Wrapped Up

I have really wanted to incorporate wire wrapping with my metal clay and gemstones so I have been experimenting with wire wrapping for awhile now.  I had comical and Frankensteinean  results so I finally broke down and took a class.  Two of the simplest techniques made all the difference.  My second attempt is below - not too bad if I do say so myself, so more practice and the ideas swirling in my head become reality!!

 

 

Horus sees All

More Eye of Horus creations.  This lovely necklace is made with carnelian gemstones, copper beads and findings with the Eye of Horus pendant formed from copper poly clay.  Horus is at every turn right now, seeing all and lending his protection.