Inspirational Jewelry by mairedodd

duality, originally uploaded by mairedodd.

I'm not a great writer, but I know someone who is! Someone who is beautiful both inside and out. Someone who creates amazing jewelry that always exudes so much passion and inspiration. I can feel her jewelry right through the computer screen...almost like I am holding it in my hand, but more importantly, in my heart. Her name is Maire Dodd. Don't take it from my blah blog post, but go see for yourself. You will quickly become a fan of her blog of the same name and her inspirational jewelry. Also, be sure to visit her Etsy mairedodd online shop! Thanks so much for using my raku "raven" and other raku beads in your creations!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/19-1/25)

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/19-1/25), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

The Bead Art Originals Etsy team have some beautiful pieces this week! Each of these works of art have specials that go with them! Definitely check them out on our BAO blog!

www.MAKUstudio.com

I purchased the MAKUstudio domain name last year sometime and managed to get a pseudo website up and running through GoDaddy and Website Tonight. I wasn't really that thrilled with it, so I finally switched over to www.weebly.com. The people at Weebly really make it easy to create a website! I like the look a lot better now and it didn't take me very long to create. Another one of my goals has been to add my own shopping cart. I just signed up with www.Mercantec.com and was able to add a FREE shopping cart to my website! Woohoo! So, I added one item and appears that everything is working. I'm now able to accept Google Checkout and Paypal. Yippee! I'll be adding more items very soon! Check out my website www.MAKUstudio.com when you get the chance and let me know what you think!

Raku Focal Bead Jewelry Design by JacJewelry

What a wonderful creation by Janna of JacJewelry on Etsy! She used my raku focal bead and added unique lava beads to create this masterpiece!!! You can read more about it and purchase this art necklace and other fine jewelry at her Etsy shop JacJewelry.etsy.com. To go directly to this listing click here! Thanks Janna for incorporating my raku beads into your designs!

Copper and Glass Dingle Dangle Charm Bracelet

Copper and Glass Dingle Dangle Charm Bracelet, originally uploaded by MAKUstudio.

So fun! Lots of dingling and dangling on this beautiful bracelet! A little piece of art to brighten up your day!

*Lampwork glass beads handmade by my husband of www.DragonStarGlass.etsy.com

*Antiqued Bali style solid copper charms

*Swarovski crystals

*Solid copper link chain which I flame torched for a unique patina

*Finished with a genuine copper magnetic clasp which makes it so easy to put on

*Measures 7 1/2 inches long (19cm)

Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy my work!

Marianne "MAK" Kasparian
www.MAKUstudio.etsy.com

SweetFreedom Jewelry Designer

Wow! This piece is spectacular!!! I just love what jewelry designer Lesley of http://www.sweetfreedom.etsy.com/ did with one of my MAKUstudio raku pendants!!! You can read about all the work that went into this weaver's masterpiece in her Etsy shop. Beyond my imagination! She created this gorgeous necklace for the Etsy Beadweaver's June Challenge with the theme "Anything Goes"! Voting begins on June 7th. Visit the team's blog, http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/, to vote for SweetFreedom's amazing creation!!! I hope you win Lesley!

2 Times in One Day!

Today was a good day! I got on the front page of Etsy 2 times in one day! How exciting!!! I haven't been able to find the other screen shot yet, but will be sure to post it when I do! Both the "Black Petals" raku pendant and the "Black Daisy" raku magnet sold right away! Thanks so much to XENOTEES and catROCKS for placing my raku pieces in their amazing treasuries!!!

Raku Platters

My latest raku platters! They measure about 14 inches in diameter. Handmade in my home studio and fired in my homemade raku kiln! I currently have mostly pendants listed in my MAKUstudio online shop, but hope to list some platters in the near future! These platters are available for purchase at Behind the Doors Gallery in Yarnell, Arizona. Tell them Mak sent you!

"White Icing" Raku Bead/Pendant

Here's one of my latest creations! A simple, classic donut style with a textured pattern and white crackle glaze. Fired in my homemade raku kiln...of course! What really makes this raku bead stand out though, is the hand dyed fuschia silk ribbon that I have paired it with. The ribbon is the handy goodness of Heidi of Jamnglass. Heidi makes fabulous glass beads as well as a myriad of hand dyed silk ribbons which she also stitches herself. What talent! Make sure to also check out her Etsy shop when you get the chance. You can find this raku pendant featured on her website www.Jamnglass.com. Thanks Heidi!

Handmade Raku Focal Beads

Here are some photos of the finished raku fired focal beads that I was working on for Marie of BroadwayBeads. I know she is going to make some really cool jewelry!

Spiral Explosion...Handmade Raku Pottery by MAKUstudio

This is my most recent raku platter that was raku fired in my homemade raku kiln. I haven't decided if I am going to list it on my etsy website, http://www.makustudio.etsy.com/or sell it on consignment at Behind the Doors in Yarnell, AZ. If you are ever in Yarnell, be sure to stop by! Tell them "MAK" sent you!

Queen of the Jungle

Queen of the Jungle 023, originally uploaded by MAKUstudio.

This is the teapot that I created for the Etsy Mud Team Teapot Challenge. It is slab formed and handbuilt, was bisque fired, glazed and raku fired. It is for decorative use only. She is the Queen of the Jungle....Roooaaaarrrrrrr!