One-of-a-Kind Kaleidoscopes
" Crystal Wysteria"
This gorgeous self-turning scope is an award winner from the Strathmore Reflections Kaleidoscope show in 2005. A large Peacock Drusy Crystal enhances the bail, and small Dark Amethyst cabochons embellish the connectors. Hand fabricated in sterling silver.
"Odem Eye"
Odem Eye is a study in horizontal grace. The length of the case is two inches, and the beautiful deep red Carnelian cabochon is nearly as long. The Sterling setting is hammer finished and oxidized to match the Hematite beads laced through hidden openings. The kaleidoscope can be unhooked by sliding the stone setting upwards on the attached snake chain.
"Secret Peepers"
The Eyes have it!
This 2 inch scope is covered with sets of "peepers" in B&W and its key toggles are held in place with Black Onyx cabochons. The triple rope chain is adorned throughout with B&W glass, Black Onyx & sterling beads.
"Curious Cat"
A 4 inch desk kaleidoscope of enameled copper using the sgraffito technique of scratching through one color (white) to reveal the color below (black). After the B&W were fused, the curious cat spun a spiral of transparent red around the tube.
Left: The Bad Marriage
Right: Silver Nudes
Desk Scopes
"Night Creatures"
A 4 inch scope with a sgraffito design scribed through black enamel, accented with bits of color and acid etched. This scope has a 2 mirror system, sterling end caps and a black leather lariat strap which is adjustable and removable.
Self-turning pendant scopes
These two images are typical of my self-turning style of jewelry kaleidoscope. Each one is different in design, although the turning mechanism is the same. The cases are usually under two inches in length and one half inch in diameter, and the enameling can be any technique and colors I choose. I compliment the enamel colors with a semi-precious stone from my collection which doubles as a holder and a pendant bail. The settings are hand fabricated from precious metals, and the chain is appropriate for the weight and design.
"Green Dancer"
This scope is 2&3/8 inches long & 3/4 inch in diameter with an enameled case in a solid bitter green opaque with a black under glaze pencil drawing. The setting is sterling silver with a hand-made sterling chain which is detachable.
"Blue Hula"
The first enameled case I ever made
" The Lovers"
True Love's embrace protects the shining Mandala of Life.
Yin & Yang
Autonomous, yet supporting each other,
The Kaleidoscope.
"Purple Passion"
see description on Commissions page
"Cozy's Cozmic Cluster"
see description on Commissions page
"Three Muses"
I have a "stash" of special enamels, now obsolete, which I use in this color combination because I find it very appealing. I call the little yellow figures "Creative Muse", and I visualize them as creative energy looking for an outlet inside oneself.
"Triad"
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