Now available: a huge collection of funky jewelry on display at Galerie Belle Ame in Eagle. Recycled hardware, tiny light bulbs, gears, fuses, old keys, computer parts, & more--all adorned with sparkling Austrian crystals, pearls, & fun metal accents.
The perfect stocking stuffer: what gal wouldn't love a pair of "gearrings" with glittering crystals???
The perfect stocking stuffer: what gal wouldn't love a pair of "gearrings" with glittering crystals??? 
Custom orders are welcome: got an old key with special memories or some other little tidbit? There is still time to have it transformed into a wear-able work of art for someone special; more details available at the gallery, or contact me by email :) 
Holiday Open House--tonight: stop in for a look at the new jewelry collection & enjoy snacks & hot cocoa. 5-8:30. 179 South Eagle Road: parking is available across the street at Albertsons. For more info, contact Melissa at 208-938-1342 or visit the website at: http://www.galeriebelleame.com/ 
The gallery is also home to a collection of my larger steel creations; outside on the patio.....the biggest--the Machine--is 15 feet tall!! Created from salvaged steel, cable, pulleys, & an antique wheel from a printing press--this one must be seen in person :)
Holiday Open House--tonight: stop in for a look at the new jewelry collection & enjoy snacks & hot cocoa. 5-8:30. 179 South Eagle Road: parking is available across the street at Albertsons. For more info, contact Melissa at 208-938-1342 or visit the website at: http://www.galeriebelleame.com/ 
The gallery is also home to a collection of my larger steel creations; outside on the patio.....the biggest--the Machine--is 15 feet tall!! Created from salvaged steel, cable, pulleys, & an antique wheel from a printing press--this one must be seen in person :) Hope to see you there tonight!!
Amber
Tacky? Perhaps, but it's as close to a tree as we're getting....
This is my lovely display; check out the big posters; I feel like a 
The ice sculpture in the center of the room.
The party was lots of fun; there was a silent & live auction with lots of fun things to bid on; I wanted the retro bicycle, but didn't win it: Kevin was going for a micro tool set & a giant RC dump truck, but didn't win those either... I did win one item though....a gift cert. for a 
Besides chit-chatting with everyone, the funnest part of the event was dressing up :) I wore a ruffle-y black dress--from the 
The three story building is a maze of rooms, halls & stairwells; all open for everyone to enjoy. Art is displayed beautifully in every nook & cranny, along with unique furniture & home decor items: the feel of the place is warm & inviting; with the perfect mix of 
The 
First order of biz: we took it apart & loaded it in the truck; took it around the side to borrow some plug-ins from Mike's wood shop. The base of the piece needed to be trimmed a bit to fit on the stone pedestal in the park, & we had to drill holes for mounting too....
The finished cut...
flipped over: ready to drill holes...
Drilling away, with the mag-drill--this is one of the coolest tools, like ever! Makes drilling precision holes through thick steel easy....
The drill-bit even looks cool...
And there it is: drilled through 1/2 inch plate in less than a minute :)
Here we are at the park; getting the bolts on the pedestal ready.
Each piece was placed by hand, & then all the bolts were tightened up...
And here it is; all done in it's new home: with a nice view :) It is located in Legacy Park: right in front of Hotel McCall. 
Just finished this trophy up for Hansen-Rice Construction: for their annual "Management of Steel" award. (HR specializes in huge steel buildings, like Walmarts & such... ) This is the big perpetual trophy; names are added to it every year. 
I used lots of steel construction-related elements: I-Beams, nuts, bolts, specialty hardware, etc. The base is a concrete form that I got out of their yard, & on top of that are concrete saw blades....
I really like the warm colors on this one; the combination of rusty steel, copper, & the dark bronzey color of the plaques contrasts with the shiny silver bolts nicely. 
The whole thing stands about 2.5 feet tall :)
And these are the beginnings of the AGC annual awards; to be presented at the annual convention in December: at a fancy party. ---I just found the perfect party dress to wear that night, btw--- (more on that later) Each one is slightly different: they are made out of scrap bearings & steel cut-outs. I'll weld the bases on tomorrow; nice heavy wide flange i-beam.... 
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