Classes at Westminster Parks and Recs in Summer 2013

Let's have fun....!
Conny Karman will be teaching both metal and architectural design classes for tween at Westminster Parks and Recs. Detailed information can be found at Westminster Children Teen Art Program

You will have a chance to learn the basics of design and use your creativity to design your own. At this session, you will have the opportunity to make your own bubble wands, garden stakes, dog tags, stamped bookmarks.

Hope to see you then...

Youth activities, Broomfield Library April 20, 2013

Cut, stamp, file and fire shiny, metallic copper pieces into your own works of poetic art.  Come explore your inner creativity and do a project in metal stamping.  Students will have a chance to visualize, create and stamp their own copper bookmark with their favorite poetic phrase or quote.  Instructors will teach stamping and hammering techniques, cutting and filing copper, drawing on copper using colored pencils and permanent markers and if time permits, firing copper to create a myriad of fused colors.  Students will have the opportunity to use engraving tools, cutters, files, scissors, hammers and stamps to complete their bookmark charm.  If you have a hammer at home, please bring it along with you. "

Hope to see you then....

Hand made pendant for my mother in law

It is now known in the family that I have a new skill in jewelry making. One day, when I was in my in laws' house,  my father in law showed me a box. I didn't know what it was, but he said I could have anything I like from that box. When I opened it, I found little boxes, big boxes filled with cabochon... There is no specific information as what the cabochon is. Knowing how the family works, I could bet these are handed from generations.

I felt like a kid in a playground. I was so excited choosing from the shape, size, color, texture.
I found this purple color cab, which I think it's very interesting. I decided to make it as a pendant. It is going to be a gift for my mother in law for her 50th anniversary.

Details is what differentiate my design to others. I decided to I cut out a star on the back. In addition to that, I put dots around the perimeter and do a satin finish. I really like how it turned out.
Wouldn't you agree?

To learn more about my pieces, please visit bigib.etsy.com

Diamond and gold handmade ring

Diamond engagement ring... the newest addition from Bigib. The ring is made of 14K gold adorned with total of .9 carat diamond. I love the details on the ring that is also continued to the band.Picture shown is in mirror finish. Satin finish also available. It's great for engagement ring, anniversary ring, birthday ring or just simply to appreciate the special person in your life ring.
Wouldn't you agree?

Sapphire ring as thanksiving gift

What a beauty... Lab brown sapphire on sterling made specially for my mother in law. They are going to celebrate their 50th anniversary next year. I decided to make a handmade gift.

She loves to wear something bold. I thought this ring would be bold enough...
 Thanks mom for raising such a wonderful son.

And the winner is...

After thinking and doodling and dreaming... I decided to go with a landscape type necklace for my newest scenery necklace. (Please see my past posting "Help me decide".)

Bigib jewelry are "Out of ordinary" jewelry. The stone itself is beautiful and it's screaming a scenery scene... I decided to continue that story and make it something wearable.
The piece a double sided necklace. The picture shown on the top is actually the back side of the necklace.

This one is the front part. I like each details that is put on the piece. Have a closer look...

One a kind piece that surely makes everyone's head turn. Wouldn't you agree?

Whimsical architecture inspired jewelry

Usually, when I think of architecture inspired jewelry, I'd think of geometric shape piece. I decided to be "different" this time. I think about the people living in the architecture space. So I doodled buildings, transportation, people and scenery. These are a couple that I decided to make a necklace.

This one is a car... it reminded me of a buggy, a vw beetle, a yellow beetle that our dear friend usually drive.

This one is a little house, een klein huis my mom would say. https://www.etsy.com/listing/113257526/een-klein-huis-one-little-house-sterling
 I like a simple design with little chimney.  It's about the right size for a simple dainty necklace. Wouldn't you agree?