a favorite thing

This is one of my most favorite objects, the Virgin of Guadalupe made from sterling, brass, and ebony by the Talleres Monasticos of Mexico. It's 11 inches tall. The Talleres Monasticos was the workshop of the Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca, known for their modernist liturgical metalwork, much of it made in the 1960s.

I'm one who believes that God is too big for any single religion, but I just love her image, she makes me feel wide open and peaceful.

10/365 button ring no spike

This ring does nothing. The button depresses, but does nothing. I'm still playing with the design, I wasn't happy with the way the bottom attached to the last one. This one is more stable, but I don't care for the look of the round tabs on the sides. I want the bottom to be removable so that it can be repaired if need be.

I do prefer the scale of this one. I plan to wear it around, and if people ask me what the button is for I will tell them that I made two button rings and one stabs me in the finger, then I will ask them if they want to press the button. I think I'm going to learn a lot about my friends.

7/365 twisted ring with ball

Made with a heavier gauge sterling wire and copper.