Etsy Shop for idlehandsdesigns

Cage ring

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:42:46 -0500

$180.00
We had one frigid winter last year in the Emerald City. Without the extra distraction to tend to my garden, the metal had my full attention and wanted to challenge my skills a bit. To create this one of a kind ring, I formed the cage with sterling silver wire and soldered each bar to cage an idle tear drop opal. This beautifully spooky ring raises nearly an inch tall off your finger and makes quite a statement! Faceted opal rests on a polished sterling silver disc and reflects amazing hues of blue and yellow.

Opal measures 8 mm at widest point
Size 6 rectangle band 4 x 2 mm

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

This piece is ready to ship!
I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay ::)

Sutured Heart Necklace bronze with long chain

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:32:34 -0500

$60.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

This new variation is made with my hands and cast in bronze with vintage brass stretch chain strung through the pendant. Allowing it to move more fluidly, I love how comfortable it is!

Pendant measures 1 1/4 in long x 1 in wide and 3/8 at highest point.
Vintage brass chain 30 inches in length, with a vintage faux dark grey pear box clasp. I'm in love with long necklaces and layering and basically just think it's really sexy. Message me at checkout if you would like the chain length any longer ::)

In the past three years since the classic variation was designed I've acquired many new tools and a few more skills. So I was super excited about reworking the back! The stitches look like a ribcage and has more of a beat up texture. I also incorporated mortimer! You may have seen him before, on the back of the "My bloody Valentine" heart. A wee little creature to keep you company. If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Please specify at checkout whether you would like to leave the pendant o-natural or finished with a clear lacquer. Bronze will gradually turn darker over time. First picture shown of the different finishes available.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Sutured Heart Necklace oxidized silver

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:21:44 -0500

$80.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

This new variation is made with my hands and cast in sterling silver with 2 millimeter silver rollo chain strung through the pendant. Allowing it to move more fluidly, I love how comfortable it is!

pendant measures 1 1/4 in long x 1 in wide and 3/8 at highest point
chain length is available up to 20 inches with a lobster claw clasp. Unless you specify a different length at checkout I will ship the necklace out with a 16 inch chain that is adjustable to 17 inches.

In the past three years since the classic variation was designed I've acquired many new tools and a few more skills. So I was super excited about reworking the back! The stitches look like a ribcage and has more of a beat up texture. I also incorporated mortimer! You may have seen him before, on the back of the "My bloody Valentine" heart. A wee little creature to keep you company with two simulated rubies for eyes. If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

This pendant features my new treatment using pharmaceutical grade sulfur to oxidize the metal. I love the new finish! Plus it is better for the environment!
Read more about it on my blog http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Possibly your heart is not as dark, then be sure to request that the necklace not be oxidized at checkout.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

This piece is ready to ship!
I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay ::)

Sale Royalty Ring

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:23 -0500

$68.00
Handcrafted with a big vintage Czech glass cabochon royal blue in color. Set in sterling silver and given a dark patina to enhance detail. I can also reproduce this ring in black.

28 mm
Available in any size
Bandwidth 5 mm

Why Czech you say?
::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

This ring is made to order so please allow up to 3 days after purchase for this piece to ship.
I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay ::)

Noir Vintage Button Earrings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:23 -0500

$65.00
One of my favorite things about these earrings is that they are so versatile. They can easily be dressed up or down. Perfect for traveling!
To create this unique pair of earrings I began with vintage buttons from the Czech Republic that are over 50 years old! The detail is so incredible, down the middle of the recessed surface is small line of facets surrounded by tiny etched stars.
Once the shanks were filed down I set in sterling silver and domed the disc just slightly giving the back a subtle hammered texture and added a small patchwork detail to the bezel setting. Square bails formed with half ball wire that hang freely from thick ear wires. After the earrings are almost finished they are treated with a patina and polished!

Earrings measure 6/8 inch wide x 1 1/2 inch long

Why Czech you say? Well it's durable and low maintenance for one and also.
Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.

I wore these on my wedding day! There's a picture of me and my sexy librarian of a husband with our two boston's. Oh yah that is 1/4 of the greatest rock and roll bands in the world...Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers! www.supersuckers.com
Fairly Enchanted on Etsy made the amazing Nibbler suits!

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

This design features my new treatment using pharmaceutical grade sulfur to oxidize the metal. I love the new finish! Plus it is better for the environment! Read more about it on my blog http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Tie One Off Sutured Heart necklace

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:57:51 -0500

$145.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

Made with my hands using sterling silver. This piece is three dimensional (hollow), 1 inch in width, 1 & 1/4 inches in height and 1/2 an inch in depth at it's highest point. Sutured with silver wire and strung on a 2.8 mm silver cable chain. The chain is 16 inches in length and is adjustable to 17 inches with a lobster claw clasp.

Each heart is constructed by hand and given a light oxidized finish. This variation is limited edition, only a few remain...

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com
"classic" variation listing #20570365

www.idlehandsdesigns.com
If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Whoo Ring

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:26:50 -0500

$35.00
I belong to the night...

To create this ring I started with a chunky black wooden band and resin casting of mr. whoo here. Then smoothed a nocturnal layer of resin over the casting on to ring to make all one piece. This listing is for the dark grey and black ring but message me at checkout if you would like any of the other colors shown. Each creature is a bit different as I pour them one by one.

This piece is part of my new resin castings. The inspiration began with a bakelite pendant that I wanted to recreate and branched out from there. Now in addition to my silver work I have a way to express myself in color!

Dark gray and black resin owl peering 6/8 of an inch out of a black wooden band measuring 1 inch at widest point and tapering to 1/4 of an inch. This band is very thick so when choosing your size, bigger is better.

Ring pictured is a size 7 and is ready to ship.
Also available in sizes 6-9. Whole sizes only. Please allow up to 3 days after purchase for this piece to ship ::)

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com
In a slightly different color option listing #32552771

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay ::)

Binary Code Ring District 9 Edition

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:52:51 -0500

$60.00
Personalize the metal with the language of the geek...

Binary code is the system of representing text or computer processor instructions by the use of the binary number system's two-binary digits "0" and "1". I can convert up to two initials into code to create you a custom ring.

Hand forged ring made with sterling silver. Featuring a spine detail to add a bit of organic nature to the design. Beaten up a bit with my hammers and given a brushed finish.

Bandwidth 5 mm
Please specify size at checkout

Fifth picture with Computer Love Ring listing #27076265
Inspired by those two sexy librarians that are The Flight of the Concords.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Monostache Necklace oxidized sterling silver with steel ball chain

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:57:41 -0500

$35.00
Mmmmmm mustache!
MLK Jr ,Mohandas Ghandi, Frank Zappa, Burt Reynolds, Weird Al Yankovic, Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, Richard Pryor, Yosemite Sam and Wilford Brimley. What do they have in common you say? Well they were blessed with super sweet stashes.

Possibly you were not endowed and you have always wanted that sweet stash of your own.....

This listing is for the oxidized sterling silver version but is also available
without as shown in fourth picture listing #33042359
Stache measures 1 6/8 in. wide and 6/8 in. from tip to curl
Steel ball chain 24 in. long

This pendant features my new treatment using pharmaceutical grade sulfur to oxidize the metal. I love the new finish! Plus it is better for the environment! Read more about it on my blog http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

This piece is ready to ship!
I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay ::)

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
monocle coming soon!
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

Good Sport Token Necklace

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:03:08 -0500

$30.00
I found this sweet jem up north while antiquing with my Grama and was so excited to make a pendant out of it! Solid brass antique brothel token that reads, "The Octoroon, Los Angeles, Madame Bolanger, You Will Receive Sport Enough To Last For A Year To Come! Back reads, "All Night $3 Check".

So you could send a message to your old man and give him a token. Or just proudly wear it yourself as I reminder that women have a few more options professionally than they did back in the day!

Antique brothel token pendant measures 1 1/5 inch and is strung on a 24 inch steel ball chain.
Also available with vintage brass chain up to 24 inches. Please specify at checkout which chain option you prefer.

Fourth picture of listing #32291021. All Night Token Necklace with long and sexy chain.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay!

Monostache Ring

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:57:54 -0500

$55.00
Mmmmmm mustache!
MLK Jr ,Mohandas Ghandi, Frank Zappa, Burt Reynolds, Weird Al Yankovic, Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, Richard Pryor, Yosemite Sam and Wilford Brimley. What do they have in common you say? Well they were blessed with super sweet stashes.

Possibly you were not endowed and you have always wanted that sweet stash of your own.....

Handcrafted sterling silver mustache ring. I've made this guy to be adjustable but is also available in any size. To create the texture of the mustache I used my trusty Foredom to comb the stache. Then soldered to rectangle sterling silver adjustable band. Finally metal is treated to give it a lightly oxidized finish.

Stache measures 1 6/8 in. wide and 6/8 in. from tip to curl
adjustable band 3/16 of an inch wide

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

This piece is ready to ship! I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay!

The Whoo Cuff Links

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:31:53 -0500

$30.00
I belong to the night...

But we all have to work by day so lets make the best of it eh!
Show a bit of your sinister side with these owl cuffs.

A pair of whoo made with my hands cast in resin. This listing is for red and black but message me at checkout if you would like any of the other colors shown in background. Each creature is a bit different as I pour them one by one.

Red and black resin owl peering 6/8 of an inch out of a pair of base metal cuff links

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Ink and Dagger hoop earrings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:17:01 -0500

$45.00
Hand forged sterling silver 16 gauge hoops. Metal has been beaten up a bit with my hammers and given a light oxidized finish. I used pin joints for the fasteners that have a small hinge. They are much more comfortable and easier to put on than the previous model. Spike measures 3/4 of an inch from base of hoop and has been smoothed at point for your safety. It only looks like a weapon.

Hoops measure 1 3/8 in. wide and 2 1/4 of an inch long including spike.

Other spiky earring that I make in fourth picture.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

True blood garnet ring

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:41:12 -0500

$125.00
Listen up boys! Not all women want diamonds...
Why I can see Bill reaching up from the grave and planting this one on Sookie's finger!

Deep blood red coffin cut garnet set with my hands in sterling silver. Lurking around the setting are roots framed by a slanted lip and raises 1/4 inch at it's highest point. For the undercarriage of this ring I wanted to do something special to allow light through this fantastic stone. So with a saw I cut out a cross and filed by hand to reveal the colors brilliance.

3 carat garnet :: 12 mm x 8 mm
4 x 2 mm band

Please allow up to a week after purchase for this ring to ship.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

My Bloody Valentine Sutured Heart necklace

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:36:43 -0500

$175.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

Made with my hands using sterling silver. Two puncture wounds dripping with 2 mm simulated rubies, reflecting the inside of the heart red. Strung on a 4 mm silver rolo chain and secured by two stakes through the heart. Chain length available up to 19 inches and fastens with a lobster claw clasp. Please specify chain length at checkout.
A guardian bat to protect your heart adorns the back of this necklace with two more stones. Eeek!

This piece is three dimensional (hollow), 1 inch in width, 1 & 1/4 inches in height and 1/2 an inch in depth at it's highest point.

This design is limited edition, only a few remain...

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com
"classic" variation listing #20570365

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

This necklace is made to order so please allow up to 5 days after purchase for this piece to ship. I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase if you would like! Just message me at checkout ::)
Lyndsay

Neon flower earrings

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:58:24 -0500

$50.00
Well, for some of us neon never went away. I was so excited to find vintage buttons in neon yellow! So I made some earrings with em. Set in sterling silver that has been treated with a dark oxidized finish. I love to pair crazy prints and bold colors with muted fall tones. These earrings look fantastic with black and dark grey!

15 mm x 1 1/2 inch long

Why Czech you say?
::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Einkorn Necklace

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:22:53 -0500

$75.00
What does a vegetarian zombie say?... Grains!

I love to take a piece from the past and create something new. This necklace is handcrafted with a vintage black Czech glass button and set in sterling silver. Slightly domed on back with an etched floral bail. Silver has been finished with a dark patina.

Pendant 18 mm
chain length 16 in. adjustable to 18 in.
lobster claw clasp

Why Czech glass you say?
::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Crack the Skye Ring adjustable

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:47 -0500

$65.00
Moonstone's delicate beauty and its long heritage make it perhaps the most familiar gem quality member of the feldspar group. Moonstone is composed of two feldspar species, orthoclase and albite. The two species are intermingled. Then, as the newly formed mineral cools, the intergrowth of orthoclase and albite separates into stacked, alternating layers. When light falls between these thin, flat layers, it scatters in many directions producing the phenomenon called adularescence.

Handcrafted scalloped bezel setting encases a rainbow moonstone. This stone is very unique and seems to have a bit of a pattern going on, so I made this ring to be adjustable. I've been playing around with adjustable rings for awhile now and am very happy with this body and how comfortable it is. I also make a more ornate moonstone ring as shown in fifth picture listing #33191238.

Setting measures 6 mm high and 12 mm wide
adjustable band measures 3.25 x 1.65 mm

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Division Sutured Heart necklace

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:32 -0500

$150.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

Made with my hands using sterling silver. Inspired by the beautiful lyrics of Ian Curtis, stamped on the back of the heart is "love will tear us apart". This piece is three dimensional (hollow), 1 inch in width, 1 & 1/4 inches in height and 1/2 an inch in depth at it's highest point. Sutured with silver wire and strung on a 2.8 millimeter silver cable chain. The chain is 16 inches in length and is adjustable to 17 inches with a lobster claw clasp.

Each heart is constructed by hand, given a light oxidized finish and none are quite the same..

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com
"classic" variation listing #20570365

www.idlehandsdesigns.com
If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Computer Love Ring 8 bit edition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:50 -0500

$65.00
01101001 + ♥ + 01110101 = love

Hand forged ring made with sterling silver. Beaten up a bit with my hammers and given a brushed finish.
Inspired by those two sexy librarians that are The Flight of the Concords. Speak the language of the nerd...before we are obsolete!

Bandwidth 5 mm
Available in any size please specify at checkout ::)

Fifth picture with new District 9 edition!
Custom orders available! I can stamp up to two initials converted into binary code.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Monostache necklace long and sexy edition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:16 -0500

$60.00
Mmmmmm mustache!
MLK Jr ,Mohandas Ghandi, Frank Zappa, Burt Reynolds, Weird Al Yankovic, Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, Richard Pryor, Yosemite Sam and Wilford Brimley. What do they have in common you say? Well they were blessed with super sweet stashes.

Possibly you were not endowed and you have always wanted that sweet stash of your own.....

I've created this little guy to make your day more fun! My day is quite fun ::) I get to fondle metal stashes and so should you! So wear this secret weapon and pull it out when someone is being lame... or in traffic. There are many possibilities...

Handcrafted with sterling silver oxidized using pharmaceutical grade sulfur to darken the metal. I love the new finish! Plus it is better for the environment! Read more about it on my blog http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Stash measures 1 6/8 in. wide and 6/8 in. from tip to curl and is soldered at each seam then strung on a long and sexy 1.7 mm cable chain with a small lobster claw clasp. Overall length of necklace is 36 inches long.
Guaranteed fun for years!

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Fifth picture of the original inspiration to the whole monocle design! It has a hinge so that you can tuck em away and whip out on demand. Listing will be up shortly.

I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay!

Belini Earrings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:34 -0500

$30.00
Mmmmmm mustache!
MLK Jr ,Mohandas Ghandi, Frank Zappa, Burt Reynolds, Weird Al Yankovic, Tom Selleck, Richard Pryor, Yosemite Sam and Wilford Brimley. What do they have in common you say? Well they were blessed with super sweet stashes.

Possibly you were not endowed and you have always wanted that sweet stash of your own.....

'Ittle pair of mustache earring posts.
Hand forged with sterling silver and oxidized. Also available without oxidized finish.

3/4 in. wide

Also available in dangles!

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Monostache necklace sterling silver with steel ball chain

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:45:03 -0500

$30.00
Mmmmmm mustache!
MLK Jr ,Mohandas Ghandi, Frank Zappa, Burt Reynolds, Weird Al Yankovic, Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, Richard Pryor, Yosemite Sam and Wilford Brimley. What do they have in common you say? Well they were blessed with super sweet stashes.

Possibly you were not endowed and you have always wanted that sweet stash of your own.....

Sterling silver stache measures 1 6/8 in. wide and 6/8 in. from tip to curl
Steel ball chain 24 in. long and can be easily snipped to shorten length.

Fifth picture shown with oxidized sterling silver version listing #32706015

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
monocle coming soon!
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

I would be happy to gift wrap your purchase ::) Request in the message to seller box at checkout, thanks Lyndsay!

Adularescence ring

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:45:17 -0500

$75.00
Moonstone's delicate beauty and its long heritage make it perhaps the most familiar gem quality member of the feldspar group. Moonstone is composed of two feldspar species, orthoclase and albite. The two species are intermingled. Then, as the newly formed mineral cools, the intergrowth of orthoclase and albite separates into stacked, alternating layers. When light falls between these thin, flat layers, it scatters in many directions producing the phenomenon called adularescence.

Handcrafted sterling silver setting encases a rainbow moonstone. I love the organic nature of moonstones with layers that look like cracks and hint of blue that catches you by surprise. Silver has been oxidized to enhance the detail of this ring so rich with texture. This is the first of my rings to feature the new treatment using pharmaceutical grade sulfur to oxidize the metal. I love the new finish! Plus it is better for the environment! Read more about it on my blog http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Each stone varies slightly giving each ring a unique quality.

Setting measures 6 mm high and 14 mm wide
Etched floral band measures 6 mm wide
Please specify size at checkout

Fifth picture of Crack the Skye ring adjustable listing #33721566

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Stogie Token Necklace

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:43 -0500

$25.00
What a three-fer deal this must have been!

I found these sweet jems up north while antiquing with my Grama and was so excited to make pendants out 'em. This listing is for a single solid brass antique brothel token that reads, "Swede's Saloon Good For Screw Stogie Whisky Yuma. Ariz". And even better. it's double sided! Back reads, "Good For All Night".

So you could send a message to your old man and give him a token. Or just proudly wear it yourself as I reminder that women have a few more options professionally than they did back in the day!

Antique brothel token pendant measures 1 1/5 inch and is strung on a 24 inch steel ball chain.
All tokens pictured are available, message me at checkout if you would rather have a different token.
Also available with vintage brass chain $30. I'll get the listing up shortly.

Fifth picture of listing #32291021. All Night Token Necklace with long and sexy chain.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

All Night Token Necklace buttercup

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:15 -0500

$45.00
Kates Place must have been the place to be! And what taste to have such a cute token!

I found these sweet jems up north while antiquing with my Grama and was so excited to make pendants out 'em.
Solid brass antique brothel token that has such a unique shape and a heart cut out at center. I'm in love with long necklaces and layering and basically just think it's really sexy. So this is a long one! Strung on 1.5 mm double rollo gunmetal chain 24 inches in length. With a large textured brass bail to connect the chain with a double drop pendant. Vintage brass buttercup with small rutile tear drop hangs along side token.

Proudly wear this necklace as I reminder that women have a few more options professionally than they did back in the day!

Antique brothel token measures 1 6/8 inch long x 1 3/8 of an inch wide
Overall length of necklace is 28 inches long with a vintage faux dark pearl box clasp

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Whoo ring

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:57:27 -0500

In the web ring

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:56:26 -0500

$85.00
Handcrafted with a vintage black Czech glass button set in oxidized sterling silver. I think the button looks a bit like a fancy web. Setting has been slightly domed and has a spooky heart detail on undercarriage peeking out of band formed into scrolls.

25 mm
Available in any size
1/16 x 3/16 inch band (5 mm)

::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Sutured Heart Necklace bronze

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:06:23 -0500

$50.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

This new variation is made with my hands and cast in bronze with vintage brass stretch chain strung through the pendant. Allowing it to move more fluidly, I love how comfortable it is!

Pendant measures 1 1/4 in long x 1 in wide and 3/8 at highest point.
Vintage brass chain measures 16 inches in length and is adjustable to 17 inches with a lobster claw clasp. If you would rather have the dark grey box clasp please specify at checkout along with chain length up to 18 inches.

In the past three years since the classic variation was designed I've acquired many new tools and a few more skills. So I was super excited about reworking the back! The stitches look like a ribcage and has more of a beat up texture. I also incorporated mortimer! You may have seen him before, on the back of the "My bloody Valentine" heart. A wee little creature to keep you company. If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Oxidized sterling silver variation modeled by Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

Please specify at checkout whether you would like to leave the pendant o-natural as shown in second picture. Or finished with a clear lacquer as shown in first shot. Bronze will gradually turn darker over time. Second picture shown of the different finishes side by side.
Also available in a 30 inch + length listing #32497465.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Chrome-a-dome ring grande

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:42:25 -0500

$85.00
Oh I love the metal and even better paired with vintage!
Handcrafted ring made with a Czech glass cabochon that looks like a giant hematite faceted stone. Set in sterling silver and given a light patina to enhance detail of this fancy band. Fourth picture shown with smaller version listing #21554156.

Setting measures 20 mm
Available in any size
Band width 4 mm

Why Czech glass you say?
::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Grow Necklace

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:01 -0500

$80.00
I've experienced amazing growth building my handmade business. Etsy is such a huge part of that progress. What an incredible forum created were I can design and fabricate my own line and present to all of you!

Rooted in a vintage Czech glass button is a beautiful etched sprout detail. The pendant is made with my hands using sterling silver and stamped with the word "GROW" on the reverse side. Wrapping from bottom are sprout details that reach around side of bail and soldered all to one piece. Then the pendant is strung on a stamped sterling chain and the piece is treated with pharmaceutical grade sulfur to oxidize the metal. I love the new finish! Plus it is better for the environment! Read more about it on my blog http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Pendant 1 1/2 in. x 6/8 in.
stamped chain length 16 in. adjustable to 18 in.
lobster claw clasp

Why Czech you say? Well it's durable and low maintenance for one and also, perhaps no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Sale Sprawl ring

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:19:54 -0500

$45.00
Cute as a button!
Handcrafted with a vintage black glass button and set with my hands in sterling silver and given a satin finish. I love working with these fantastic buttons sourced directly from the Czech Republic that are 50+ years old. The glass is so durable making the ring very low maintenance.

19 mm
Please specify size at checkout ::)
Bandwidth 3 mm

Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Sutured Heart Necklace classic

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:16 -0500

$130.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

Made with my hands using sterling silver. This piece is three dimensional (hollow), 1 inch in width, 1 & 1/4 inches in height and 1/2 an inch in depth at it's highest point. Sutured with silver wire and strung on a 2 millimeter silver rolo chain measuring 16 inches in length and is adjustable to 17 inches with a lobster claw clasp.

The "classic" variation is limited edition, only a few remain...

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Fourth picture with new variation. If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart, check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Sutured Skull Necklace

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:45 -0500

$35.00
Created with my hands. This guy started with silver sheet metal and with saw and file his expression was formed. From one angle he looks agonized and another he appears amused. Then I wanted to give him some dimension as I rarely do anything flat. Finally the original was cast in sterling silver and finished with an distressed finish.

Pendant measures 7/8 of an inch long and 1/2 at widest point and is strung on sterling silver 1.7 mm cable chain with a small lobster claw clasp. Available with or without oxidized finish. Chain length is available up to 20 inches just message me at checkout.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Metal Flower Earrings

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:44:08 -0500

$65.00
I love these vintage buttons! They are industrial looking but delicate.

While looking through my loot of vintage buttons from the Czech Republic I found these ::)
The material of the buttons are not glass but metal and have a metallic finish of arora borealis like hughes. Settings are made with my hands and what's old is now new!

Earrings measure 5/8 inch wide x 1 inch long from ear wire 18 gauge... wire is formed by hand and not at all flimsy. Overall length are 1 1/2 inches.

Earrings are sort of a new thing for me being a fan of stretchers. But in the last year i've incorporated the idea of making a pair of something into my silver work. After I got over the idea that they had to "match" it became so much more fun!
These earrings have structure with a little bit of movement.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Whoo ring

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:58:04 -0500

$35.00
I belong to the night...

To create this ring I started with a chunky black wooden band and resin casting of mr. whoo here. Then smoothed a nocturnal layer of resin over the casting on to ring to make all one piece. This listing is for the twilight blue and black ring but message me at checkout if you would like any of the other colors shown. Each creature is a bit different as I pour them one by one.

This piece is part of my new resin castings. The inspiration began with a bakelite pendant that I wanted to recreate and branched out from there. Now in addition to my silver work I have a way to express myself in color!

Twilight blue and black resin owl peering 6/8 of an inch out of a black wooden band measuring 1 inch at widest point and tapering to 1/4 of an inch.

Available in sizes 6-9. Whole sizes only.

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com
In a slightly different color option listing #32552771

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Whoo ring

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:04:47 -0500

$35.00
I belong to the night...

To create this ring I started with a chunky black wooden band and resin casting of mr. whoo here. Then smoothed a nocturnal layer of resin over the casting on to ring to make all one piece. Also available in yellow, red, white, purple or orange well basically any color really. I'll mix it up for you! Just message me at checkout what color and size.

This piece is part of my new resin castings. The inspiration began with a bakelite pendant that I wanted to recreate and branched out from there. Now in addition to my silver work I have a way to express myself in color!

Twilight blue resin owl peering 1/2 in. out of a black wooden band measuring 1 in. at widest point and tapering to 1/4 in.
*Size of owl varies slightly as I make em one by one. This rings ships up to 4 days after purchase.

Available in sizes 6-9. Whole sizes only.

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Ink and Dagger earrings

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:09:47 -0500

$30.00
Small crooked heart pierced by 16 gauge sterling wire formed into baby stretchers. Handmade with oxidized sterling silver.

1 1/2 in. long

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Chrome-a-dome ring

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:08:09 -0500

$75.00
Oh I love the metal and even better paired with vintage!
Handcrafted ring made with a Czech glass cabochon metallic blue in color. Set in sterling silver and given a light patina to enhance detail of this fancy band. I can reproduce this ring in black as well, just message me at checkout.

Setting measures 16 mm
Available in any size
Bandwidth 4 mm

Why Czech glass you say?
::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

Fourth picture shown with grande version listing #26261905

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Tres spike earrings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:31:31 -0500

$40.00
The inspiration for these new earrings began with the ink and dagger hoops. I wanted to keep the long spike and add a few more! So with 16 gauge wire I hand forged em with sterling silver and soldered to small chambered hoops. Spikes have been smoothed for your safety, they only look like weapons.

Overall length is just over 1 1/2 inch and 5/8 of an inch wide.

Also available with a light oxidized finish, just message me at checkout if you like. Otherwise I will deliver with a satin finish.

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Whoo ring

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:12:00 -0500

$35.00
I belong to the night...

To create this ring I started with a chunky black wooden band and resin casting of mr. whoo here. Then smoothed a nocturnal layer of resin over the casting on to ring to make all one piece. This listing is for the red and black ring but message me at checkout if you would like any of the other colors shown. Each creature is a bit different as I pour them one by one.

This piece is part of my new resin castings. The inspiration began with a bakelite pendant that I wanted to recreate and branched out from there. Now in addition to my silver work I have a way to express myself in color!

Red and black resin owl peering 6/8 of an inch out of a black wooden band measuring 1 inch at widest point and tapering to 1/4 of an inch.

Available in sizes 6-9. Whole sizes only.

Model photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com
In a slightly different color option listing #32552771

Also available in cuff links listing #33166286
www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Eeek the Bat earrings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:40 -0500

$20.00
Two little creatures to keep you company!
Being creatures would be fun! You could hang around all day... torment people... they have loads of personality and thats always good.

Metal is for sure my favorite and bats made of sterling silver. Yes please!
Charms measure 1/2 inch wide and 9/16 inch in length and are soldered to a 4 mm sterling rolo chain 1/2 inch in length.

That me! Photographed by miss Elaina G
www.elainag.com

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Sutured Heart Necklace with fancy box chain

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:11:35 -0500

$95.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

This new variation is made with my hands and cast in sterling silver with 24 inch oxidized silver box chain strung through the pendant. Allowing it to move more fluidly, I love how comfortable it is!

Pendant measures 1 1/4 in long x 1 in wide and 3/8 at highest point
30 in 2.5 x 4 mm silver box chain with a lobster claw clasp. Message me at checkout if you would a few inches added to the chain length.

In the past three years since the classic variation was designed I've acquired many new tools and a few more skills. So I was super excited about reworking the back! The stitches look like a ribcage and has more of a beat up texture. I also incorporated mortimer! You may have seen him before, on the back of the "My bloody Valentine" heart. A wee little creature to keep you company with two faux ruby eyes . If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Party Monster ring

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:35:41 -0500

$90.00
The inspiration for this limited edition ring began with this fruity vintage lucite flower and toped off with a vintage button dripping with tiny crystals. Framed by vintage German glass glitter and fused to a handmade sterling silver band double layered with half ball detail.

Glam, metal and vintage... yes please!

This ring makes a statement rising 5/8 of an inch above your hand and 1 inch wide.

If you havn't seen the movie Party Monster, check it out. How can you resist a disco bloodbath! Well, and Seth Green in drag... purr!

This ring is limited edition
Available in any size
Band 4 mm wide

Sutured Heart Necklace

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:20:34 -0500

$75.00
About four years ago I designed the sutured heart. Some see this piece as broken and others prefer mended. Originally the heart was sculpted out of fine silver clay and was created as my p.m.c project in school.

This new variation is made with my hands and cast in sterling silver with 1.5 millimeter silver rollo chain strung through the pendant. Allowing it to move more fluidly, I love how comfortable it is!

pendant measures 1 1/4 in long x 1 in wide and 3/8 at highest point
chain length is available up to 20 inches with a lobster claw clasp. Unless you specify a different length at checkout I will ship the necklace out with a 16 inch chain that is adjustable to 17 inches.

In the past three years since the classic variation was designed I've acquired many new tools and a few more skills. So I was super excited about reworking the back! The stitches look like a ribcage and has more of a beat up texture. I also incorporated mortimer! You may have seen him before, on the back of the "My bloody Valentine" heart. A wee little creature to keep you company. If you would like to read more about the evolution of my heart check out my blog... http://idlehandsdesigns.blogspot.com

Modeled by Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

Fifth picture shown with oxidized sterling silver variation.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

All Night Token Necklace

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:12:47 -0500

$45.00
Kates Place must have been the place to be! And what taste to have such a cute token!

I found these sweet jems up north while antiquing with my Grama and was so excited to make pendants out 'em.
Solid brass antique brothel token that has such a unique shape and a heart cut out at center. I'm in love with long necklaces and layering and basically just think it's really sexy. So this is a long one! Strung on 1.5 mm double rollo gunmetal chain 24 inches in length. With a bright faux gold oval bail to connect the chain with a double drop pendant. Dark contrasted by light and a bit-o shinny in there! Vintage brass leaf with small rutile tear drop hangs along side token.

Also available in Buttercup variation as shown on model and second picture.

Proudly wear this necklace as I reminder that women have a few more options professionally than they did back in the day!

Antique brothel token measures 1 6/8 inch long x 1 3/8 of an inch wide
Overall length of necklace is 28 inches long with a vintage faux dark pearl box clasp

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Bloody Cuffs

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:54:07 -0400

$25.00
I've had quite a few requests to make cufflinks. So they can't be boring right?

Handcrafted with resin and rat vertebra. Then I over-laid a second layer of resin to make em look a bit bloody.

The top measure 3/8 of an inch tall and 6/8 of an inch wide

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Party Monster ring

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:25:32 -0400

Grow ring

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:51:31 -0400

$95.00
Oh I love the metal and even better paired with vintage!
Handcrafted ring made with a vintage black oval Czech glass button and set in sterling silver. I had so much fun forging this spooky frame! It's tilted just slightly and has such an amazing shape... if I do say so myself. With a peekaboo heart detail on undercarriage of ring and chunky half round band.

Setting measures 1 1/2 of an inch x 7/8 inches wide
Available in and size
Band width 5 mm

Why Czech glass you say?
::Perhaps, no other country in the world can point to as long a tradition of glassmaking as the Czech Republic. Extensive regions within Bohemia and Moravia continue to remain centers of Czech glassmaking and manufacture. From the earliest days, Czech glass set the tone in European, and world glassmaking.::

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Computer love ring

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:49:08 -0400

$60.00
I heart U in binary code spells love!

Handcrafted ring made of sterling silver and given a satin finish. Inspired by those two sexy librarians that are The Flight of the Concords. Speak the language of the nerd...before we are obsolete!

Although the ring pictured has sold, I can recreate in any size.
Bandwidth 4 mm

Fifth picture shown is of unisex version.
Custom orders available! I can stamp up to two initials converted into binary code.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Belini Earrings single stashe

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:42:11 -0400

$15.00
Mmmmmm mustache!
MLK Jr ,Mohandas Ghandi, Frank Zappa, Jesse "the devil" Hughes, Weird Al Yankovic, Tom Selleck, Richard Pryor, Yosemite Sam and Wilford Brimley. What do they have in common you say? Well they were blessed with super sweet stashes.

Possibly you were not endowed and you have always wanted that sweet stash of your own.....

'Ittle mustache earring post
Hand forged with sterling silver and oxidized. Also available without oxidized finish.

1/2 in. wide

Most of the time I wear stretchers and rock the single stashe along with em. If you would like a pair see listing #26470748

Modeled by the Bitsi Rini
www.myspace.com/bitsyrini

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Ink and Dagger dangle earrings

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:03:03 -0400

$40.00
Sterling silver 14 gauge square wire formed by hand and given a dark patina. Spike has been smoothed at point for your safety. It only looks like a weapon.

Hoops measure 1 and 1/2 inch wide and just under 2 inches long with spike.

Also available in hoops as shown in fifth picture.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com

Spooky Heart necklace

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:59:35 -0400

$50.00
Crooked heart dagger pendant made by hand using sterling silver. Pendant is 1 inch long and is connected with an industrial looking 12 mm ring to a 4 mm rolo chain drop 1 inch long. The stamped chain is 15 inches in length and is adjustable to 16 inches with a lobster claw clasp. Finally the piece is oxidized with a dark patina.

I will be more than happy to gift wrap your purchase upon request.

www.idlehandsdesigns.com