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Experimenting with new techniques!
My first scheduled show is in March so I am taking this time to design new jewelry and try out a few interesting techniques. Since I have been working with Sterling flatware in some of my designs, I have a bit of silver left over to play with.
I decided to try a version of reticulation, the process of creating a textured surface using a torch to bring the metals to a high temperature.
Here are some of my first attempts!
Stay tuned for my upcoming spring and early summer show schedule!
October Art Shows
My handmade decorative terracotta pottery and unique re-purposed sterling silver spoon jewelry are among the items I will be sharing at Sweet Home Dollars for Scholars, Sweet Home HS, Amherst, NY on Saturday, October 13, from 9-3.
Late spring & early summer shows:
It’s exciting to find new opportunities to share my work -lots of new designs and many returning favorites!
Here are the confirmed shows to date:
Friday, May 18 5:30 – 9
Buffalovefest @ the Buffalo Zoo
Sunday, May 20 10 – 4
Sunday, June 24 10 – 3
Saturday & Sunday June 30 & July 1 10 – 4
Buffalo Garden Style Art Sale @ The Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Sunday, July 15 10 – 4
Sunday, July 22 10 – 3
Saturday & Sunday July 28 & 29 10 – 5
and more to come…
New this year: re-purposed antique sterling silver pendants and rings
Hope to see you this spring or summer!
Once they were sterling spoons hiding away…
Having fun re-purposing antique silverplate – especially love Art Nouveau floral patterns!
Recently found some beautiful Gorham and R. Wallace sterling spoons and converted them to wearable pendants.
I will be at Sweet Home High School for their spring Basket and Craft Show Dollars for Scholars 1901 Sweet Home Road • Amherst, NY 14228
Saturday, March 17 9 to 3
First Show of the Season!
You’ve Gotta Have Art Festival
Clarence Presbyterian Church
March 3 and 4
http://www.clarpresby.com/information/special-events/you-ve-gotta-have-art-festival
Just finished two raku fired pieces for the show…meet matte & crackle!
Last Show of 2017
Wrapping up my holiday season at Hotel Henry on Sunday December 17 10 to 2
Revised Fall Show Schedule
Sunday, October 22, 10-3 Parkside Artisan Market
Wednesday, November 8 11-3 Private Holiday Party
Saturday, November 11 11-6 Psychic & Craft Fair Fundraiser, Center for Self Advocacy
Sunday, November 12 9-3 St. Andrew’s Holiday Craft & Gift Show
Saturday, November 18 9-2 St. Paul’s Eggertsville Holiday Bazaar
More holiday shows and details to follow!
Just a few of the items I have been busy creating for my upcoming shows:
Hand-finished solid sterling silver bracelet cuffs $25
Raku-fired leaf pendants on leather cords $10
Succulents in raku-fired and horse hair pots $20 to $50
Raku-fired, horse hair, and pottery leaves $5 to $60
Recycled copper “Cuffaloes” $25
September shows…
I am excited to be a first time vendor at Lockwood’s 10th Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, September 9 9-5
I have been busy creating one of a kind raku-fired pottery and unique jewelry for them and the second Parkside Artisan Market
Sunday, September 17
For those unfamiliar with raku pottery:
Each one-of-a-kind piece is wheel thrown or handmade, bisque fired, and decorated with metallic glazes. While the pot is still very hot, it is removed carefully from the kiln and placed in a can full of paper, straw, or leaves. The material catches fire and the can is closed tightly to begin the de-oxidation process. Smoke and fire work together to create a unique, one of a kind piece of ceramic art. This unique pottery is decorative only and should not be used with food or liquids.
Photos below show part of the process- because my kilns are small, I am only able to fire a few pieces in each load.
Glowing hot pottery leaves ready to be removed from the kiln
The glowing pottery is carefully placed in the can of newspaper, catches fire, and is quickly closed to begin the de-oxidation process
New raku with leaf impressions
Some of the finished raku leaves
Some of my kiln-fired, fused glass jewelry and re-purposed silverplate
Raku pottery leaf pendants
Recycled copper “Cuffaloes”
Fused glass and engraved wood embellished stainless steel bottle stoppers
Stay tuned for the rest of my fall and holiday show schedule!
For my many out-of-town friends and family, please feel free to contact me for special items- I will create something just for you! regina.rexford@gmail.com 716-364-1800
Commission for my wonderful niece, Jill, using horse hair from her two loves…
Parkside Artisan Market & Lockwood’s Fall Festival
I have been busy creating one of a kind raku-fired pottery and unique jewelry for the Parkside Artisan Market
Sunday, August 20 and Sunday, September 17 10 – 3
I will also be a vendor at Lockwood’s 10th Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, September 9 9-5
