Etsy Shop for cade

Vincent's Moon

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:51:39 -0500

$29.00
“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”
Vincent van Gogh
6 coral moons and 6 gorgeous cabs (purchased from the Etsy shop called ReductionNation)sit a top a silver plated bracelet form. Alive with colors and personality. Just like the night.
The moons are made from an original mold (by me) with Sculpey clay.
Meausres approx 7.5"

Happy to Shine

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:26:04 -0500

$21.00
This sunflower is gracious and generous with a smile.
The center sun is made from Sculpey clay with a mold from an original by me. There are 2 brass flower findings, some magical glue, and a sprinkle of whimsy to hold him together.
This pendant measures 1 3/4" dia

Tatooed Moon

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:49:00 -0500

$21.00
Just a sliver of a banana moon hangs in a bright red sky. No matter what tribe you call your own and regardless of what side of the bed you wake up on, she is your moon. We all share the same heavens and earth. Doesn't that make us equal?
Tatooed Moonphace measures approx. 1 1/4" x 2 1/4"
Moonphaces are hand drawn on polyshrink plastic. This one was done with watercolers and ink. The beautiful brass frame was purchased from a fellow Etsian's shop called VintageBeadShop. I drilled 2 holes and attached to jump rings so that this becomes a pendant. If you need a chain, please convo me and I can add to the listing.

Whispers

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:45:57 -0500

$26.00
"Listen to the whispers of your soul,
and know how beautiful you truly are."
Josiane Antonette

This is a many phaced moon bracelet. The moons are made with a sparkley grey Sculpey and formed in an original mold and glued to the brass base form.
Measures approx 7.5

A Sleeping Flower

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:58:09 -0500

$13.00
The moon is sleeping while her sister shines boastfully. She has no need to be center stage for her light is soft and reflective. Her beauty lies in her confidence.
This brooch combines a brass flower stamping and a polymer clay moonphace. A pinback is secured with Goop glue.
Measures 1 5/16"

Bird of Space

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:46:11 -0500

$18.00
"And then a scholar said, Speak of Talking.
And he answered, saying:
You talk when you cease to be at peace
with your thoughts;
And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime.
And in much of your talking,
thinking is half murdered.
For thought is a bird of space , that in a cage of words
may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly."
Kahlil Gibran

This bracelet has a handmade bird as it's focal. The chain is a brushed silver metal and the clasp is handformed copper.
Measures approx 7.5"-8". The size can eaily be adjusted, just convo me.

I'll Follow the Sun

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:36:28 -0500

$11.00
A simple brooch made of shrink plastic. Invoke helios by wearing this on your lapel. Let the sun shine in!
Measures approx 1.5" x 1"

Moonflower II

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:36:28 -0500

$13.00
A pendant to match the other late blooming brooch.
Measures approx. 1 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Equipped with a copper jumpring. Listing does not include any chain. Please convo me if you need chain added.
Merry Spring!

Gnarly Tree in Buff

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:07:54 -0500

$23.00
Inspired by the autumn palette, this necklace's focal is a polymer clay pendant. It was formed in an original mold. Although the mold produces the same basic image, each is unique with added textures and lines.
With copper wire I wired made different beads to set off the burnt sienna glaze on the pendant.
Overall approx 23" with the pendant at 2" x 1 1/4"

A Golden Glow

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:53:09 -0500

$10.00
This is another polymer tree brooch made from an original mold. The addition of golden colored clay makes this one look like it's glowing from within. Tho each use of the mold produces the same tree, each piece is unique with varied textures and lines.
Measures approx 1 1/2"

Roots

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:11:26 -0500

$10.00
"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost."
J.R.R. Tolkien
This brooch is made from an original polymer mold. I added textures and washed it in a navy glaze. Tho each use of the mold produces the same tree, each is a little different with added textures and lines.
Measures approx 2.5"

Flower to the Power

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:48:52 -0500

$23.00
"Freedon lies in being bold"
Robert Frost
A bold brass verde flower serves as the inspiration for this bracelet. To compliment it, a beautiful crystal faceted bead and dragonfly were used. The clasp is handformed from 18g brass wire and then oxidized.
Measures 7.5"-8"

Tree

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:20:22 -0500

$38.00
Breath

by J. Daniel Beaudry

Tree, gather up my thoughts
like the clouds in your branches.
Draw up my soul
like the waters in your root.

In the arteries of your trunk
bring me together.
Through your leaves
breathe out the sky.

Isn't that a wonderful poem?
This necklace has a festive feel with the colors of turquoise and magenta. There are copper leaves and lucite flowers tied in with the fibers. I think the fibers alone were the inspiration. I purchased them form a great shop here on Etsy called cropsmith. The focal tree is from an original mold made of polymer clay. Tho each use of the mold produces the same tree, each piece is unique with varied textures and lines. Once I add a glaze of paint, every crevice and cranny comes alive. At the point where the chain and fiber meet, is a clay cone made to complment the pendant.
Measures overall approx 25"

Dalma the Warrior of Angels

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:53:56 -0500

$10.00
Dalma is the lead Warrior Angel in Heaven. Her power is great and dark. She is known for her love of battle and carnage. Some refer to her as the "Daughter of Darkness". But despite her bad reputation, she has a gentle nature and is humblingly kind. The contradiction may be becuase she weilds a Demon's sword....

This is an original pencil drawing by Made. It's 9"x 12" on sketch paper. Sprayed with fixative.

Spool me Once

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:42:52 -0500

$13.00
Miniature design on a wooden spool. Stands 1 1/8"
Handpainted with the aid of my handy magnifying glasses.

Living Presence

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:28:42 -0500

$27.00
The Presence of Trees

I have always felt the living presence
of trees
the forest that calls to me as deeply
as I breathe,
as though the woods were marrow of my bone,
as though I myself were tree,
a breathing, reaching
arc of the larger canopy
beside a brook bubbling to foam
like the one
deep in these woods,
that calls
that whispers home
Michael S. Glaser

This necklace, rooted deep in my love of trees, has a polymer clay pendant made from an original handmade mold. Tho each use of the mold produces the same tree, each piece is unique with varied textures and lines. Elements include brass dragonfly links, turquoise stones, czech glass beads and coppery findings.
Overall approx 24"

Something to Think About II

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:23 -0500

$18.00
"And then a scholar said, Speak of Talking.
And he answered, saying:
You talk when you cease to be at peace
with your thoughts;
And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime.
And in much of your talking,
thinking is half murdered.
For thought is a bird of space , that in a cage of words
may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly."
Kahlil Gibran

This bracelet is comprised of brass metal chain and a bird that was shaped by hand. Funny how a pinch by forefinger and thumb makes for an almost perfect bird beak!
Measures approx 7.5" This can be made to a different fit easily. It takes but a convo.
My hopes are that whoever wears this piece will be reminded of the wisdom that Gibran put down on paper, and be at peace with their thoughts.

Buddha Moon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:45:38 -0500

$38.00
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Buddha
The first step is to love yourself.
This necklace is busy and full of texture. The moon focal is made from an original polymer clay mold. Each is slightly different. I found some wonderful fibers at an Etsy shop called cropsmith. The fibers support a cast of many, including beads, greek ceramic discs and brass & copper charms. The chain is copper tone metal. Copper wire forms the clasp.
Overall length is 26"

Go Confidently

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:40:51 -0500

$21.00
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams”
Thoreau
This is a fun piece to adorn your lapel. If Madeleine Albright were wearing it, I wonder what she would be attempting to convey. She has a wonderful story to tell about the power of her brooches in a book called “Read my Pins”.
The base is made of polymer clay stamped with an antique stamp. Notice the turquoise statue of liberty? It’s old and I guess from the 40’s or 50’s. There is an silver colored owl and a watch gear too.
Measures 2 ¼” wide by 3” tall.

Resigned

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:17:40 -0500

$27.00
"I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do"
Willa Cather

The centerpiece tree is made of polymer clay. I made an original and then a mold. This allows a myriad of possibilities! With brass wire, I used chunky stones to raise an earthy autumn landscape. There is a found leaf charm and a beaded dangle.
Measures a generous 8” overall and the centerpiece is 1 ¾”

Space Junk

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:17 -0400

$30.00
One moon’s junk is another moon’s treasure. Seems that humans leave their mark whether on earth or floating in space. Currently there are millions of man-made orbital ruins. My sources tell me that the moonphace pictured here is a pack rat & collage artist.
This moonphace is two layers of shrink plastic. The phace is hand drawn with a Micron pen. Then aged.
The bottom layer of black was hole punched prior to baking. I weaved bit and pieces of “space junk” with copper wire in and out of the holes. A pinback was secured with Goop glue.
Measures approx. 2 5/16”

Heavenly Theatre

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:01 -0400

$39.00
In the spectacle of heavenly theatre, she is not one but many. As the lights dim, she waxes into each character and wanes with the accolades. Performing gladly without discrimination. No ticket or subscription required.
This bracelet is made with Sculpey clay and an original mold. The bracelet form is sterling plated and has been oxidized. Between each moon is a gathering of charms and beads. This particular bracelet has a water theme. There is an old Pisces charm, mermaid, fish and Morton salt girl with an umbrella.
Measures approx 7.5"

Flock It

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:03:46 -0400

$27.00
As the season is changing here, I noticed the birds gathering more. They all something. The winds speak to them and foretell of wilder cool days.
This listing is for a flock of birds who will stay all winter if you please. A set of 2. The bracelet consists of 3 polymer clay birds, hand formed and a bunch of beautiful beads to make them comfortable. The base is refabbed chains and links. The clasp is hand made and copper. Rich and rustic like a cup of hot Sumatran coffee.
Meausres approx 7.5"

Marcasite Moon

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:21:10 -0400

$20.00
This is a wonderful find I made several years ago when I was "junking". The setting is substantial and there is one stone missing at the top right. The moonphace is made of polymer clay and her make up is metallic powder.
I offer this as a finding for the artist.
Hope it inspires the lunatic in you.
Measures 2" x 3"

Big City Moon

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:50:43 -0400

$13.00
Not to be outdone by the city lights, this full moon is bright and watchful.
What do you do with thread spools collecting dust? Save them for a rainy day? Indeed. A rainy day that persuades you to pull out the brushes and paint.
Measures approx 1 1/4" high
The last picture features a collection. This listing is for the just one.

Star Tree

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:50:43 -0400

$13.00
My alternate heaven features stars falling softly from shapely trees. This is a handpainted wooden thread spool.
Measures approx 1 1/4"
The last picture is of the collection. This listing is for just one.

Gem of the Night

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:43:26 -0400

$25.00
Greeting to you, gem of the night!
Beauty of the skies, gem of the night!
Mother of the stars, gem of the night!
Foster-child of the sun, gem of the night!
Majesty of the stars, gem of the night!

Scottish Gaelic, traditional folk prayer

This is a brooch with many elements. The back is shrink plastic, the moon is polymer clay, and the wings are brass.
A few goodies trickle down from the bottom.
Measures approx 2.5" x 2.5"