New Year • New Tools • New Techniques

Hello,

Thought I'd share a quick photo post with you. It's a new year, I've been buying some new tools and I am planning to learn some exciting new metal techniques this year! I can't wait!

Cool new bench anvil.

A set of "Lynx setting burs" and stone setting punches (in the background)

A BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe and some practice stones (green CZ & simulated Alexandrite)

Awesome handmade tools by RW Goldsmith––his original bezel roller & finger burnisher.

Awesome handmade tools by RW Goldsmith––his original bezel roller & finger burnisher.

Digital calipers and german dividers

Well, that's it for now. Stay tuned and I'll update you on my progress as I learn some new things––top of my list this year is tube setting! I also plan to add rings to my shop. Exciting stuff!

As always, thanks for visiting,
Amy Estelle

My Secret Santa!

Merry Christmas everyone!

I received this beautiful birthstone necklace from my Etsy Aspiring Metalsmith Secret Santa, Erin, from heartsabustin! Such a feminine, dainty piece! I LOVE it Erin! Thank you SOOO much! :)

Check out Erin's beautiful jewelry at her shop heartsabustin, her handmade purses and clutches at SouthernTwistedBags and her cold process soap, body and hand lotions at SouthernTwistedSoaps. You're sure to find the perfect gift for you and your loved ones!

Thanks for visiting!
Amy Estelle

What I've Been Up To

Hi all,

Things have been crazy busy here, so I thought I'd stop by with a quick photo update to let you know what I've been up to. So enjoy the random photos from recent weeks and months. :)

Filled orders left and right.

Filled orders left and right.

Shipped lots of stuff for Mother's Day.

Took a road trip with Hubby for a family gathering.

Had a wonderful time with extended family.

Ate too much!

Did NOT ride this pretty horse.

Worked on a cool new custom piece.

Made progress on a cool new custom piece.

Added some new stones to the rock collection. Yum!

Bought a bigger torch that can handle larger pieces!

Set up a little shipping station in the studio.

Thanks for visiting! :)

Amy Estelle

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hello everyone! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you. I hope you enjoyed the day and got your 'green' on. In honor of the day, I'm showing a pretty, green treasury—that someone was nice enough to feature me in. Check out my Aqua Blue-Green Chrysocolla Necklace, as well as the other beautiful green finds. :)

'Midnight Dreams and Universal Stars ' by KedulKreation

Wedding Jewelry Bridal ... MStevensonDes... $36.5	Wedding Locket Necklace... MStevensonDes... $36.5	Sideways Heart Blue Gre... MangoTease $12	Vintage Ornate Gold Ton... SJWVintage $35
Copper paisley earring... RadhikaJewelr... $35	Maxi Dress Kimono sleev... KSclothing $45	Vintage turquoise Blue ... DecadesOfVint... $28	Aqua Blue Green Necklac... AmyEstelleMet... $120
Medium Original Abstrac... VSartstudioNY $300	Green Blue Baby Flower ... dsenyo $7.99	Fashion Women Green Blu... IdealDesignSh... $62	Aegean Hoops bead pair ... HeatherKellyG... $12
Custom Antique Aqua Gla... DivineDiscove... $99	Pendleton Country Sophi... GrammyKayFind... $34	Urban Chic Leafy Shawl/... TerahClassyCr... $275	Gorgeous Green/Blue Gla... IvyLouJewelry $25

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Thanks for visiting. 

Amy Estelle

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE!

Hello there. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, got to spend time with loved ones and hopefully got to enjoy some relaxing time off of work! As usual, the time off is flying by way too fast!

Just in case you didn't get in enough shopping already, I've decided to have an AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE! Just what you wanted to hear, right?!

***AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE***
SAVE 15% on everything in my shop, before Jan 1, 2014.
Use code AFTER15

Happy Shopping!! :)

Amy Estelle

Ready To Ship Christmas Gifts

Wow, time is really ticking away. I can't believe how close Christmas is getting! But don't worry, its not too late. I've got plenty of "ready to ship" items that will still make it to you in time for your Christmas gift-giving OR if you'd like, I can send your gift directly to the recipient for you—just let me know what message you'd like me to include with the gift. 

***HOLIDAY DEADLINE***
US - order by Dec 19, 2013 for delivery by Christmas. Orders placed after Dec 19th may not make it to their destination by Christmas (but I'm still happy to take your order anytime!)

Here are a few of my "ready to ship" items. I hope you find something you like!

Thank you for visiting. Happy Shopping!

Amy Estelle