Happily Published in Jewelry Affaire Magazine 2014

     I've been working on a process for transferring images onto metal.  The transferred image reminds me of the old tin types from the Civil War Era.  These two necklaces were featured in the Vintage Jubilee section of the Summer 2014 issue of Jewelry Affaire Magazine.  The necklace with the three little girls is from an old school group photograph I found at the Sweet Repeats store. 

      The necklace with the green rhinestones is a picture of my husband's Grandmother when she was 16 years old in 1906.  Her name is Dolly Lewis.  Dolly was a nickname given her as a small child because she looked so darling...like a little dolly.  She lamented that she didn't have any talents like singing or playing the piano.  She was known for her warmth, kindness, and making friends easily so that people felt right at home with her.

    Both metals are etched nickel silver. I added tassels to both of the necklaces with doodads and curiosities.  You can make some pretty pendants with pictures of your own ancestors and share their stories with friends and loved ones.

       The transfer process is shown at

 www.claudinehellmuth.blogspot.com/2011/05/multi-medium-transfer-onto-metal.html.  This does take some practice and some patience but I think the results are worth it. 

 Give it a try!

Remember the words of The Little Engine That Could..."I think I can.  I think I can. I think I can."

Have a wonderful day!  Julie