New Ideas and Such

So I got this new idea last night. Well...new to me anyway. I made this pendant and added a Vintaj Brass Knot toggle to the end of it. Almost immediately I realized I put the toggle on the wrong end, having suppose to be attached to the chain instead of the pendant. But right away I saw the benefit to this 'mistake'.

I thought how easy it would be to have the chain assembled with a toggle ring on one end and then just switch up the pendants when wanting to wear something different.


I found it extremely easy to remove one pendant and replace it with another. Much easier than switching necklaces. Now I know this isn't a new idea, I'm sure I've seen this done before, but still it's something different to offer customers who like my stuff, but have limited funds. I can sell one chain with pendant and then other pendant options at a lower price. Below are a couple of the pendants I made to go with this idea...


I wonder if there is actually a market for this in the handcrafted world. Either way I sure enjoyed making them.









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Aside from that it has been a very productive day. Here are some of the new pieces I made this weekend. Not yet listed in any of my shops.




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Lastly I want to say that I am very excited to be part of the upcoming show at the old Screw Factory in Lakewood Dec 19th. The 'Last Minute Market and Open Studio' will take over this big beautiful warehouse space and represent some of the best of local artists, artisans and crafters. It will be loads of fun!


Presented by ClevelandHandmade, IMadeIt! Market, and the Screw Factory Artists
December 19, 2009
The Lake Erie Buiding at Templar Industrial Park
13000 Athens
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.