Author Archives Melanie
And another one :)
This one’s my favorite so far what do you think?
Self portraits
A long time ago someone told me jewelry works should start as guache renderings. That’s not my creative process. In fact, 9 times out of ten if an assignment had to be handed in with drawings or renderings, I made the object first and then drew it after the fact. This is my creative process: [...]
From all Angles
When I was in school I was thoroughly fed up with this idea that jewelry had to mean something. I always said ” why can’t things just be pretty?”. Apparently even when I try to rebel I get pulled back in. This piece came about after a lot of reflection on things coming full circle, [...]
New material!!!
Oh my god can I ever not wait to dive face first into working with this! So gorgeous! Now I just need to find out if I can heat form it and maintain the shine…. http://blog.ponoko.com/2012/08/06/new-material-bronze-acrylic-mirror/
A warning to all creative types
I read this this morning, pretty eye-opening and upsetting. Plus I was a very big fan of their line prior to this. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/02/fashion/taking-a-hard-spill-in-designer-shoes.html?smid=pl-share
Daily dose of awesome
I love shoes, I love technology and I love 3D printers in general…so this is just awesome on all counts! http://digitaldesigntherapy.com/2011/02/15/protoyping-the-3d-printed-shoe/
Back to creation
After a bit of a hiatus I started putting together a new series, this one to be made mostly in sterling silver, with the occasional gemstones, gold plating and possibly some enamels if I can get back into it. I’ve started working full time in CAD again and am excited to show you two of [...]
Cupcakes and Inner Thoughts
Hello! So two new great exciting items have been added to the shop! As a way to kick off all this new work I’ve been posting I’m offering a special coupon code going on right now exclusive to people who see this blog Go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/Melanielynndesign select your favorite items, and add coupon code JULY20 [...]
New work is slowly being posted!
Go check it out! Four new listings! I’m in the process of launching a full line of Judaica, and I’d love to hear input! http://www.etsy.com/listing/77951185/sustainable-bamboo-and-white-acrylic?ref=v1_other_2 www.etsy.com/listing/77951468/turquoise-blue-and-white-acrylic-laser?ref=v1_other_2 www.etsy.com/listing/77951295/clear-cobalt-blue-and-white-acrylic?ref=v1_other_2 www.etsy.com/listing/77951295/clear-cobalt-blue-and-white-acrylic?ref=v1_other_1