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Silver Snake Necklace with Labradorite - Inspired by Garden Snakes - Asclepius the Serpent Holder - Made by Jamie Spinello - Renenutet Goddess of Nourishment
Designed and Made by Hand in my Austin, Tx studio. ©Jamie Spinello
*Each is one of a kind and requires time for production.* apx 2-3 weeks unless discussed upfront
Necklace length:
15" 17"
16" 18"
17" 19"
18" 20"
19" 21"
Material: Solid Silver and Labradorite stone
Stone: I set each one that I make with a Labradorite. I have a few to pick from, if you would like to choose, please message me, otherwise I will use the nicest specimen that I currently have. Generally the Labradorites I have to use for this piece flash from green to blue.
Many species of snakes are given an unwarranted bad reputation and non-venomous species are killed for no other reason other than fear and ignorance. Snakes are integral to our ecosystem and an attribute to any garden. I made this cuff to honor all of the beauty of all the wonderful non venomous snakes that are often found around the garden. Read up on non venomous snakes in your area to familiarize yourself with their patterns and features to avoid killing a harmless species.
I have a great interest in learning more about the the ancient designs and arts of Sicily and learning more about my roots. The snake is an ancient symbol of strength, wisdom and fertility in the mediterranean and was often a symbol that was worn as an adornment. Ancient practices and themes have always piqued my interest and have influenced my aesthetic in both my designs and drawings.
more of my creature pieces:
https://www.jamiespinello.com/store/c3/CreaturesoftheGarden
All work is handmade by Jamie Spinello in Austin, Tx.
© all copyrights are restricted and reserved for all designs and content on this website
www.JamieSpinello.com
Designed and Made by Hand in my Austin, Tx studio. ©Jamie Spinello
*Each is one of a kind and requires time for production.* apx 2-3 weeks unless discussed upfront
Necklace length:
15" 17"
16" 18"
17" 19"
18" 20"
19" 21"
Material: Solid Silver and Labradorite stone
Stone: I set each one that I make with a Labradorite. I have a few to pick from, if you would like to choose, please message me, otherwise I will use the nicest specimen that I currently have. Generally the Labradorites I have to use for this piece flash from green to blue.
Many species of snakes are given an unwarranted bad reputation and non-venomous species are killed for no other reason other than fear and ignorance. Snakes are integral to our ecosystem and an attribute to any garden. I made this cuff to honor all of the beauty of all the wonderful non venomous snakes that are often found around the garden. Read up on non venomous snakes in your area to familiarize yourself with their patterns and features to avoid killing a harmless species.
I have a great interest in learning more about the the ancient designs and arts of Sicily and learning more about my roots. The snake is an ancient symbol of strength, wisdom and fertility in the mediterranean and was often a symbol that was worn as an adornment. Ancient practices and themes have always piqued my interest and have influenced my aesthetic in both my designs and drawings.
more of my creature pieces:
https://www.jamiespinello.com/store/c3/CreaturesoftheGarden
All work is handmade by Jamie Spinello in Austin, Tx.
© all copyrights are restricted and reserved for all designs and content on this website
www.JamieSpinello.com
Stag Beetle Necklace with Turquoise
$120.00
Out of stock
Stag Beetle Necklace with Turquoise
NOTE: This design is now *MADE TO ORDER* on a commission basis and requires 2-3 weeks for production.
This necklace features my drawing of a stag beetle which is etched into the surface of the copper sheet. I have set a hand cut "blue diamond" turquoise into its back. There is a cut tear drop above the beetle's head and a cut out heart below the beetle. This piece is hand cut using a jewelers saw. 100% handmade and one of a kind!
NOTE*This listing is for a commission to make a stag beetle necklace, like the one pictured. The exact one pictured has already sold. Every single one that I make is hand drawn, etched, cut and one of a kind, so no two will be exactly alike. That means the one you receive will be one of a kind forever! I need approximately 2-3 weeks for creation of this necklace. Please contact me if you want to commission me to make this necklace, so that I can show you which pieces of turquoise I have available for you to pick from to set into its back.
size: width of centerpiece is 4.25" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced
(for discounts and giveaways follow)
Instagram: @JamieSpinello
NOTE: This design is now *MADE TO ORDER* on a commission basis and requires 2-3 weeks for production.
This necklace features my drawing of a stag beetle which is etched into the surface of the copper sheet. I have set a hand cut "blue diamond" turquoise into its back. There is a cut tear drop above the beetle's head and a cut out heart below the beetle. This piece is hand cut using a jewelers saw. 100% handmade and one of a kind!
NOTE*This listing is for a commission to make a stag beetle necklace, like the one pictured. The exact one pictured has already sold. Every single one that I make is hand drawn, etched, cut and one of a kind, so no two will be exactly alike. That means the one you receive will be one of a kind forever! I need approximately 2-3 weeks for creation of this necklace. Please contact me if you want to commission me to make this necklace, so that I can show you which pieces of turquoise I have available for you to pick from to set into its back.
size: width of centerpiece is 4.25" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced
(for discounts and giveaways follow)
Instagram: @JamieSpinello
Silver Nautilus Ring
$85.00
Silver Ammonite Ring, Solid Sterling Silver, designed and produced in my studio in Austin Tx - made from beginning to end by hand in my studio
*Made to Order * I make each by hand in my studio in Austin, Tx. Please allow for 2 weeks for production if I do not currently have your size in stock. Feel free to message me about production requirements before ordering if you have questions.
Material:
Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Highly detailed on both the front and back of the ring & highly detailed ring band
sizing: please pick from drop down
(If your size is not listed, please contact me to set up a custom listing for you and I will make one to fit. Larger rings will come with additional material fees)
check out my other statement rings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello?section_id=17665295
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello
International orders are welcome, please contact me about shipment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
*Made to Order * I make each by hand in my studio in Austin, Tx. Please allow for 2 weeks for production if I do not currently have your size in stock. Feel free to message me about production requirements before ordering if you have questions.
Material:
Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Highly detailed on both the front and back of the ring & highly detailed ring band
sizing: please pick from drop down
(If your size is not listed, please contact me to set up a custom listing for you and I will make one to fit. Larger rings will come with additional material fees)
check out my other statement rings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello?section_id=17665295
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello
International orders are welcome, please contact me about shipment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
Orb Spider Necklace
$97.00
Out of stock
Garden Spider Necklace Hand drawn and Etched copper one of a kind made by hand in Austin, Tx
**Made to Order** Original one pictured has sold - I will make a one of a kind spider necklace, just for you. This necklace is hand drawn and etched by me. Each is free handed and one of kind.
Etched Copper - Stone shown is "snowflake obsidian". I am working on sourcing new teardrop stones to use for this piece. If you have a certain stone in mind please contact me first so that we can discuss the price. Please contact me about working out what stone I will use for your 'one of a kind' necklace. Generally I select a stone as close as possible to the one pictured, unless you have another stone preference, in which we would have to discuss first.
This listing is a commission for me to make another one of a kind spider necklace. No two will ever be exactly alike because each is hand drawn (free hand) and etched by me and comes with its own unique stone. I will seek another cuprite stone or discuss another stone option after checkout.
This piece is hand cut using a jewelers saw. 100% handmade and one of a kind!
size: width of centerpiece is 4" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
Inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone about orb spiders. Although these guys look intimidating, they are very beneficial to the garden and harmless to humans. Too many harmless creatures minding their own business are killed out of fear. Next time you see a garden spider, please remember that she is a beneficial and harmless and leave her be. They are the guardians of my gardens and I truly appreciate their help.
Production time estimate currently 2- 3 weeks before shipment
I do accept custom requests for etched designs:
Some ideas for a custom etchings would be a family seal, coat of arms, tribe symbols, shaman symbols, dates, personal symbols etc, astrological signs, charts etc. I draw and design the arrangement of the symbols etch, cut and form the cuff . Each are 100% handmade and one of a kind. The etch is very deep so unless it is run over or melted down will last essentially forever and will eventually become an artifact for a generation far into the future to find. You can also order a cuff with animals / plants / portraits but must talk to me first to see if your idea would be a good fit for the etching process that I use. Please msg me to discuss pricing and your custom project before purchasing.
More spider related jewelry in my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.com/store/c3/CreaturesoftheGarden
All of my designs are under copyright protection © Jamie Spinello 2014
Registered with the US Copyright Office > If you see an unauthorized site selling my designs please let me know and I will pursue them to the fullest extent of the law > Help Stop Thieves from stealing from artists > Report them!
**Made to Order** Original one pictured has sold - I will make a one of a kind spider necklace, just for you. This necklace is hand drawn and etched by me. Each is free handed and one of kind.
Etched Copper - Stone shown is "snowflake obsidian". I am working on sourcing new teardrop stones to use for this piece. If you have a certain stone in mind please contact me first so that we can discuss the price. Please contact me about working out what stone I will use for your 'one of a kind' necklace. Generally I select a stone as close as possible to the one pictured, unless you have another stone preference, in which we would have to discuss first.
This listing is a commission for me to make another one of a kind spider necklace. No two will ever be exactly alike because each is hand drawn (free hand) and etched by me and comes with its own unique stone. I will seek another cuprite stone or discuss another stone option after checkout.
This piece is hand cut using a jewelers saw. 100% handmade and one of a kind!
size: width of centerpiece is 4" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
Inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone about orb spiders. Although these guys look intimidating, they are very beneficial to the garden and harmless to humans. Too many harmless creatures minding their own business are killed out of fear. Next time you see a garden spider, please remember that she is a beneficial and harmless and leave her be. They are the guardians of my gardens and I truly appreciate their help.
Production time estimate currently 2- 3 weeks before shipment
I do accept custom requests for etched designs:
Some ideas for a custom etchings would be a family seal, coat of arms, tribe symbols, shaman symbols, dates, personal symbols etc, astrological signs, charts etc. I draw and design the arrangement of the symbols etch, cut and form the cuff . Each are 100% handmade and one of a kind. The etch is very deep so unless it is run over or melted down will last essentially forever and will eventually become an artifact for a generation far into the future to find. You can also order a cuff with animals / plants / portraits but must talk to me first to see if your idea would be a good fit for the etching process that I use. Please msg me to discuss pricing and your custom project before purchasing.
More spider related jewelry in my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.com/store/c3/CreaturesoftheGarden
All of my designs are under copyright protection © Jamie Spinello 2014
Registered with the US Copyright Office > If you see an unauthorized site selling my designs please let me know and I will pursue them to the fullest extent of the law > Help Stop Thieves from stealing from artists > Report them!
Coral and Barnacles Ring, Sterling Silver
$105.00 - $130.00
Coral and Barnacles Ring, Sterling Silver
'Salacia' Ring Design - features two corals with barnacles- hand carved from wax and cast in my Austin Tx Studio - Sterling Silver - oxidized finish
*made to order ~ please allow me 2-3 weeks to make one of these just for you by hand in my studio
Sizing > pick from drop down options
Material > pick from drop down options
-Bronze
-Sterling Silver
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced.
'Salacia' Ring Design - features two corals with barnacles- hand carved from wax and cast in my Austin Tx Studio - Sterling Silver - oxidized finish
*made to order ~ please allow me 2-3 weeks to make one of these just for you by hand in my studio
Sizing > pick from drop down options
Material > pick from drop down options
-Bronze
-Sterling Silver
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced.
Spider and Moth Cuff
$90.00
Out of stock
Spider Cuff - Moth and Spider - handmade out of copper in my Austin Tx Studio - by Jamie Spinello
*Made to order* Please provide your size and allow me 2-3 weeks to make one just for you!
SIZE: This design is adjustable, but I request your apx size during checkout just to prepare your cuff before shipment to the right size. You can readjust once you receive it if needed.
small 5"-6" (pictured on wrist just under 6")
medium 6"-7"
large 7"-8"
I am unable to accommodate larger sizes than the options listed at this time.
MATERIAL: 100% copper
SEALED: coated with a sealer that prevents greening of the skin and protects finish
LENGTH: length of cuff is apx 4.75" long in the front and tapers down for a comfort fit in the back. I can make shorter ones if desired and will be making more petite versions of this cuff, so keep an eye out for them in my shop.
DESIGN: Is based on my original drawing of an orb spider catching a moth. Each side of the cuff is flanked with a small spiderweb that wraps around onto the back of the cuff. If you like this design, be sure to check out my other spider and insect designs in my shop!
instagram: @JamieSpinello
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are protected and enforced
Black Nautilus Ring - Sterling Silver
$85.00
Black Nautilus Ring, Solid Sterling Silver, hand carved from wax and cast in my studio, ammonite, ancestor of the chambered nautilus
*Made to Order * I make each by hand in my studio in Austin, Tx. Please allow for 2 weeks for production if I do not currently have your size in stock. Feel free to message me about production requirements before ordering if you have questions.
Material: Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Highly detailed on both the front and back of the ring & highly detailed ring band
Finish: Blackened Silver (shown)
also available in high polish silver
sizing: please pick from drop down
(If your size is not listed, please contact me to set up a custom listing for you and I will make one to fit. Larger rings will come with additional material fees)
check out my other statement rings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello?section_id=17665295
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello
International orders are welcome, please contact me about shipment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
*Made to Order * I make each by hand in my studio in Austin, Tx. Please allow for 2 weeks for production if I do not currently have your size in stock. Feel free to message me about production requirements before ordering if you have questions.
Material: Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Highly detailed on both the front and back of the ring & highly detailed ring band
Finish: Blackened Silver (shown)
also available in high polish silver
sizing: please pick from drop down
(If your size is not listed, please contact me to set up a custom listing for you and I will make one to fit. Larger rings will come with additional material fees)
check out my other statement rings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello?section_id=17665295
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello
International orders are welcome, please contact me about shipment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
Orb Spider Gauntlet Cuff
$80.00
Out of stock
Orb Spider Gauntlet Cuff
Moth and Spider - handmade out of copper in my Austin Tx Studio - by Jamie Spinello
*Made to order* Please provide your size and allow me 2-3 weeks to make one just for you!
SIZE: This design is adjustable, but I request your apx size during checkout just to prepare your cuff before shipment to the right size. You can readjust once you receive it if needed.
small 5"-6" (pictured on wrist just under 6")
medium 6"-7"
large 7"-8"
I am unable to accommodate larger sizes than the options listed at this time.
MATERIAL: 100% copper
SEALED: coated with a sealer that prevents greening of the skin and protects finish
LENGTH: length of cuff is apx 4.75" long in the front and tapers down for a comfort fit in the back. I can make shorter ones if desired and will be making more petite versions of this cuff, so keep an eye out for them in my shop.
I can set a stone on its abdomen for an extra cost, but must discuss this customization first before ordering.
DESIGN: Is based on my original drawing of an orb spider catching a moth. Each side of the cuff is flanked with a small spiderweb that wraps around onto the back of the cuff. If you like this design, be sure to check out my other spider and insect designs in my shop!
Each cuff is drawn and etched by me and made from 100% copper sheet.
Drawn, Etched, Cut and Finished in my studio out of copper sheet. Recessed areas are blackened to bring out the contrast of the lines. Made from 16g copper sheet. No two cuffs are ever exactly alike because I make everything by hand but I do make them as close as possible to the picture. I take custom orders if I am able, if you have a custom piece in mind, shoot me a message and lets discuss what is possible.
Process:
free hand drawing
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
hammering around a form to make it fit wrist comfortably
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced
International orders are welcome, please contact me about ship>>>>ment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
Moth and Spider - handmade out of copper in my Austin Tx Studio - by Jamie Spinello
*Made to order* Please provide your size and allow me 2-3 weeks to make one just for you!
SIZE: This design is adjustable, but I request your apx size during checkout just to prepare your cuff before shipment to the right size. You can readjust once you receive it if needed.
small 5"-6" (pictured on wrist just under 6")
medium 6"-7"
large 7"-8"
I am unable to accommodate larger sizes than the options listed at this time.
MATERIAL: 100% copper
SEALED: coated with a sealer that prevents greening of the skin and protects finish
LENGTH: length of cuff is apx 4.75" long in the front and tapers down for a comfort fit in the back. I can make shorter ones if desired and will be making more petite versions of this cuff, so keep an eye out for them in my shop.
I can set a stone on its abdomen for an extra cost, but must discuss this customization first before ordering.
DESIGN: Is based on my original drawing of an orb spider catching a moth. Each side of the cuff is flanked with a small spiderweb that wraps around onto the back of the cuff. If you like this design, be sure to check out my other spider and insect designs in my shop!
Each cuff is drawn and etched by me and made from 100% copper sheet.
Drawn, Etched, Cut and Finished in my studio out of copper sheet. Recessed areas are blackened to bring out the contrast of the lines. Made from 16g copper sheet. No two cuffs are ever exactly alike because I make everything by hand but I do make them as close as possible to the picture. I take custom orders if I am able, if you have a custom piece in mind, shoot me a message and lets discuss what is possible.
Process:
free hand drawing
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
hammering around a form to make it fit wrist comfortably
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced
International orders are welcome, please contact me about ship>>>>ment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
Garden Spider Necklace
$120.00
Out of stock
Garden Spider Necklace Labradorite Hand drawn and Etched copper one of a kind made by hand in Austin, Tx
**Made to Order** Original one pictured has sold - I will make a one of a kind spider necklace, just for you!
This necklace is hand drawn and etched by me. Requires up to 3 weeks for production unless otherwise discusssed.
STONE: Labradorite (ask about the ones I have available for this design)
Labradorites are natural stones that are luminescent and change in color and flash as the stone is turned. Labradorites come in all colors, some have rainbow hues some have singular dominant hues like this blue one. This Labradorite has a blue dominanated flash to it. Msg me to discuss what stones I have on hand that you can pick from. I have green, purple, gold and blue.
This design is based on my original drawing of an orb spider and is deeply etched into the copper. Each is handmade and one of a kind!
size: width of centerpiece is 4" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
Inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone about orb spiders. Although these guys look intimidating, they are very beneficial to the garden and harmless to humans. Too many harmless creatures minding their own business are killed out of fear. Next time you see a garden spider, please remember that she is a beneficial and harmless and leave her be. They are the guardians of my gardens and I truly appreciate their help.
I do accept custom requests for etched designs:
Some ideas for a custom etchings would be a family seal, coat of arms, tribe symbols, shaman symbols, dates, personal symbols etc, astrological signs, charts etc. I draw and design the arrangement of the symbols etch, cut and form the cuff . Each are 100% handmade and one of a kind. The etch is very deep so unless it is run over or melted down will last essentially forever and will eventually become an artifact for a generation far into the future to find.
More Etched Jewelry by me:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/jamiespinello/search?search_query=etched
Process:
free hand drawing directly to the plate
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
building bezel and soldering to etched form
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
tumbling to a nice polished finish
setting stone
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
**Made to Order** Original one pictured has sold - I will make a one of a kind spider necklace, just for you!
This necklace is hand drawn and etched by me. Requires up to 3 weeks for production unless otherwise discusssed.
STONE: Labradorite (ask about the ones I have available for this design)
Labradorites are natural stones that are luminescent and change in color and flash as the stone is turned. Labradorites come in all colors, some have rainbow hues some have singular dominant hues like this blue one. This Labradorite has a blue dominanated flash to it. Msg me to discuss what stones I have on hand that you can pick from. I have green, purple, gold and blue.
This design is based on my original drawing of an orb spider and is deeply etched into the copper. Each is handmade and one of a kind!
size: width of centerpiece is 4" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
Inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone about orb spiders. Although these guys look intimidating, they are very beneficial to the garden and harmless to humans. Too many harmless creatures minding their own business are killed out of fear. Next time you see a garden spider, please remember that she is a beneficial and harmless and leave her be. They are the guardians of my gardens and I truly appreciate their help.
I do accept custom requests for etched designs:
Some ideas for a custom etchings would be a family seal, coat of arms, tribe symbols, shaman symbols, dates, personal symbols etc, astrological signs, charts etc. I draw and design the arrangement of the symbols etch, cut and form the cuff . Each are 100% handmade and one of a kind. The etch is very deep so unless it is run over or melted down will last essentially forever and will eventually become an artifact for a generation far into the future to find.
More Etched Jewelry by me:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/jamiespinello/search?search_query=etched
Process:
free hand drawing directly to the plate
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
building bezel and soldering to etched form
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
tumbling to a nice polished finish
setting stone
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
Garden Spider Necklace
$95.00
Out of stock
Garden Spider Necklace Hand drawn and Etched copper one of a kind made by hand in Austin, Tx
**Made to Order** Original one pictured has sold - I will make a one of a kind spider necklace, just for you. This necklace is hand drawn and etched by me. Each is free handed and one of kind.
Etched Copper - Stone shown is "Cuprite with Chrysoprase" - green in color - I have a number of stones to pick from. Please contact me about working out what stone I will use for your 'one of a kind' necklace. Generally I select a stone as close as possible to the one pictured, unless you have another stone preference, in which we would have to discuss first.
This listing is a commission for me to make another one of a kind spider necklace. No two will ever be exactly alike because each is hand drawn (free hand) and etched by me and comes with its own unique stone. I will seek another cuprite stone or discuss another stone option after checkout.
This piece is hand cut using a jewelers saw. 100% handmade and one of a kind!
size: width of centerpiece is 4" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
Inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone about orb spiders. Although these guys look intimidating, they are very beneficial to the garden and harmless to humans. Too many harmless creatures minding their own business are killed out of fear. Next time you see a garden spider, please remember that she is a beneficial and harmless and leave her be. They are the guardians of my gardens and I truly appreciate their help.
Production time estimate currently 2- 3 weeks before shipment
I do accept custom requests for etched designs:
Some ideas for a custom etchings would be a family seal, coat of arms, tribe symbols, shaman symbols, dates, personal symbols etc, astrological signs, charts etc. I draw and design the arrangement of the symbols etch, cut and form the cuff . Each are 100% handmade and one of a kind. The etch is very deep so unless it is run over or melted down will last essentially forever and will eventually become an artifact for a generation far into the future to find. You can also order a cuff with animals / plants / portraits but must talk to me first to see if your idea would be a good fit for the etching process that I use. Please msg me to discuss pricing and your custom project before purchasing.
More spider related jewelry in my shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello/search?search_query=spider
More Etched Jewelry by me:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/jamiespinello/search?search_query=etched
Process:
free hand drawing directly to the plate
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
building bezel and soldering to etched form
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
tumbling to a nice polished finish
setting stone
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
INTERNATIONAL purchases outside of where I already ship are allowed on a case by case basis. Please contact me to discuss shipping to your country upfront so I can possibly set up a listing for you.
All of my designs are under copyright protection © Jamie Spinello 2014
Registered with the US Copyright Office > If you see an unauthorized site selling my designs please let me know and I will pursue them to the fullest extent of the law > Help Stop Thieves from stealing from artists > Report them!
**Made to Order** Original one pictured has sold - I will make a one of a kind spider necklace, just for you. This necklace is hand drawn and etched by me. Each is free handed and one of kind.
Etched Copper - Stone shown is "Cuprite with Chrysoprase" - green in color - I have a number of stones to pick from. Please contact me about working out what stone I will use for your 'one of a kind' necklace. Generally I select a stone as close as possible to the one pictured, unless you have another stone preference, in which we would have to discuss first.
This listing is a commission for me to make another one of a kind spider necklace. No two will ever be exactly alike because each is hand drawn (free hand) and etched by me and comes with its own unique stone. I will seek another cuprite stone or discuss another stone option after checkout.
This piece is hand cut using a jewelers saw. 100% handmade and one of a kind!
size: width of centerpiece is 4" tall / 2.25" wide
Shown worn at 17". Adjustable options of 19" + 21" available, or longer if desired.
Inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone about orb spiders. Although these guys look intimidating, they are very beneficial to the garden and harmless to humans. Too many harmless creatures minding their own business are killed out of fear. Next time you see a garden spider, please remember that she is a beneficial and harmless and leave her be. They are the guardians of my gardens and I truly appreciate their help.
Production time estimate currently 2- 3 weeks before shipment
I do accept custom requests for etched designs:
Some ideas for a custom etchings would be a family seal, coat of arms, tribe symbols, shaman symbols, dates, personal symbols etc, astrological signs, charts etc. I draw and design the arrangement of the symbols etch, cut and form the cuff . Each are 100% handmade and one of a kind. The etch is very deep so unless it is run over or melted down will last essentially forever and will eventually become an artifact for a generation far into the future to find. You can also order a cuff with animals / plants / portraits but must talk to me first to see if your idea would be a good fit for the etching process that I use. Please msg me to discuss pricing and your custom project before purchasing.
More spider related jewelry in my shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello/search?search_query=spider
More Etched Jewelry by me:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/jamiespinello/search?search_query=etched
Process:
free hand drawing directly to the plate
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
building bezel and soldering to etched form
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
tumbling to a nice polished finish
setting stone
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
INTERNATIONAL purchases outside of where I already ship are allowed on a case by case basis. Please contact me to discuss shipping to your country upfront so I can possibly set up a listing for you.
All of my designs are under copyright protection © Jamie Spinello 2014
Registered with the US Copyright Office > If you see an unauthorized site selling my designs please let me know and I will pursue them to the fullest extent of the law > Help Stop Thieves from stealing from artists > Report them!
Spider Web Ring Cuff
$29.00
Out of stock
Etched Copper Ring Cuff - Spider Web - Etched Copper Ring Cuff - handmade out of copper in my Austin Tx Studio - by Jamie Spinello
Each ring cuff is drawn and etched by me and made from 100% copper sheet. The one pictured is ready to ship >>>> and is as pictured, but after this one sells all others will be made to order
Sizing: adjustable, but the copper is rigid and requires strength/tools for adjustment, so let me know your ring size during checkout so I can size it before shipment
finishes:
copper shown in photo
Web:
Please pick between the two designs
inward pulling web (first picured)
outward pulling web
Drawn, Etched, Cut and Finished in my studio out of copper sheet. Recessed areas are blackened to bring out the contrast of the lines. Made from 16g copper sheet. No two ring cuffs are ever exactly alike because I make everything by hand. I take custom orders for all of my etching items.
Process:
free hand drawing
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
hammering around a form to make it fit wrist comfortably
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced
Each ring cuff is drawn and etched by me and made from 100% copper sheet. The one pictured is ready to ship >>>> and is as pictured, but after this one sells all others will be made to order
Sizing: adjustable, but the copper is rigid and requires strength/tools for adjustment, so let me know your ring size during checkout so I can size it before shipment
finishes:
copper shown in photo
Web:
Please pick between the two designs
inward pulling web (first picured)
outward pulling web
Drawn, Etched, Cut and Finished in my studio out of copper sheet. Recessed areas are blackened to bring out the contrast of the lines. Made from 16g copper sheet. No two ring cuffs are ever exactly alike because I make everything by hand. I take custom orders for all of my etching items.
Process:
free hand drawing
etching
sawing out the form from the plate
filing down rough edges
hammering around a form to make it fit wrist comfortably
oxidizing (blackening and applying patina)
sanding (to bring out relief of raised lines)
sealing (to retain oxidation and patina)
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyrights are enforced
Bronze Nautilus Ring
$68.00
Bronze Nautilus Ring, Solid Bronze, hand carved from wax and made in my studio, ammonite ancestor of the chambered nautilus
*Made to Order * I make each by hand in my studio in Austin, Tx. Please allow for 2 weeks for production if I do not currently have your size in stock. Feel free to message me about production requirements before ordering if you have questions.
Material (pick during checkout):
Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Bronze (more bronze pics coming later today 1/15/2016)
Highly detailed on both the front and back of the ring & highly detailed ring band
sizing: please pick from drop down
(If your size is not listed, please contact me to set up a custom listing for you and I will make one to fit. Larger rings will come with additional material fees)
check out my other statement rings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello?section_id=17665295
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
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'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
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Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyright protected.
*Made to Order * I make each by hand in my studio in Austin, Tx. Please allow for 2 weeks for production if I do not currently have your size in stock. Feel free to message me about production requirements before ordering if you have questions.
Material (pick during checkout):
Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Bronze (more bronze pics coming later today 1/15/2016)
Highly detailed on both the front and back of the ring & highly detailed ring band
sizing: please pick from drop down
(If your size is not listed, please contact me to set up a custom listing for you and I will make one to fit. Larger rings will come with additional material fees)
check out my other statement rings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamieSpinello?section_id=17665295
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello and copyright protected.
Silver Nautilus Pendant
$69.00
Silver Nautilus Pendant, Solid Sterling Silver, hand carved from wax and made in my studio
*Made to Order * Please allow for 2 weeks for production (I make each by hand one at a time)
Material: Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Highly detailed on both the front and back
Length: please pick length of chain from drop down
Size: pendant measures .75" x 1"
Check Out my Ammonite ring:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/238374544
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello
International orders are welcome, please contact me about shipment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
*Made to Order * Please allow for 2 weeks for production (I make each by hand one at a time)
Material: Sterling Silver (Solid Sterling Silver, not plated)
Highly detailed on both the front and back
Length: please pick length of chain from drop down
Size: pendant measures .75" x 1"
Check Out my Ammonite ring:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/238374544
Ammonites were prehistoric creatures that were (essentially) the predecessors of the present day chambered nautilus. They were cephalopods that lived on the bottom of the ocean inside their chambered shells millions of years ago. Each cell within their shell was a new room they built for their body as they grew, leaving behind the smaller cell they once inhabited, and so I view the chambered nautilus, as many do, as a symbol for the spiral of life; symbolizing how we endure and grow through our own chapters. I have always been fascinated by the chambered nautilus and its beautiful geometry, so exact and so absolute.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
'The Chambered Nautilus'
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign,
Sails the unshadowed main,—
The venturous bark that flings
On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings
In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings,
And coral reefs lie bare,
Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair.
Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl;
Wrecked is the ship of pearl!
And every chambered cell,
Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell,
As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell,
Before thee lies revealed,—
Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed!
Year after year beheld the silent toil
That spread his lustrous coil;
Still, as the spiral grew,
He left the past year’s dwelling for the new,
Stole with soft step its shining archway through,
Built up its idle door,
Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.
Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee,
Child of the wandering sea,
Cast from her lap, forlorn!
From thy dead lips a clearer note is born
Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn!
While on mine ear it rings,
Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:—
Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll!
Leave thy low-vaulted past!
Let each new temple, nobler than the last,
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Process:
hand carving out of wax
investing
burn out in kiln
centrifugal casting
finishing and polishing
Custom Items:
I do take commissions for custom designs. Please msg me to discuss if possible.
my shop:
http://www.jamiespinello.etsy.com
All of my designs are © Jamie Spinello
International orders are welcome, please contact me about shipment and I can set the listing up for purchase.
