Super Secret Project Revealed!

I know, I know, it's not Valentines Day, but it's almost become a tradition that I give Mark his presents early so I couldn't really break it this time hehe.  Regardless, here it is! [PS: Sorry for the bad pic!]

[Spinner Ring, Sterling Silver, Elana Jovero 2012]

It's a spinner ring, so the center band spins.  It's actually really complicated to make, which most simple looking jewelry is.  I'm very pleased that I was able to make it right on the first try! Essentially, if I were to get any solder on the center ring it would be ruined and I'd have to start over.  This was a good test on controlling my heat.  The other parts are a sort of matte polish, and the inner, spinning part, as well as the inner ring of the band, are high polish.  I textured the inner ring in the same manner as I do with my woodcarving projects.  Yay!

Another Update:

Here is the silver spiculum for my necklace, which I am supposed to bend by hand. It will not budge.  At all. UGH! We'll have to see if it works later on.  I really like the way it looks with the braid, though I am getting sick of refining the carving....Good thing I have to do another one! Ha! That's why I'm taking lots of breaks to make other projects, that way I don't drive myself too crazy.  I'm really excited to see this one finished, but I am sad its not related to my thesis. Anyways, I've rambled enough. Bye!