sarawestermark

Today is my birthday and I'm having a Flash sale just for today to celebrate!  Use coupon code FLASH15 in my online etsy store to save 15% off any purchase! I am going to have a happy day, and ...

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I have not blogged in a long time, because I have been very ill.  After a year and a half of suffering, I finally figured out what caused me to have a variety of mysterious symptoms like: verti...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2015/03/road-to-health.html

I was thrilled to have freelance writer Cece Nunn write an article about my life and work for the new Wilmington Magazine, "Edge of the Carolinas".  This photo was taken while I was trying to...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2013/07/shaping-forms-of-life-magazine-feature.html

I love the process of turning a length of wire into a wedding ring.  Here's a brief tour..... cut length of wires according to the size of band hammered, formed and ready to solder ...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2013/05/making-wedding-bands-from-wire_7.html

Today I'll be listing some rings in my Etsy store !  The light was perfect in my studio this morning, so I took photos.  The medieval rings have the barbells through them while the moon rings h...

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Thank you all for being the best customers!  Here's a coupon code to thank you for your continued support of my work. Click here for my Etsy Store or go to http://www.sarawestermark.etsy.com. ...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2013/04/save-20-when-you-spend-50-at-my-etsy.html

I have always loved weddings--and I have been to many weddings--some very traditional and some very non-traditional in which the bridesmaids dressed in their favorite comic character/heroine! For...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2013/04/wedding-season-is-here-come-celebrate.html

Rose Cut Medieval Pink Sapphire Ring in  Sterling Silver This past weekend was the first time in a long time that I have allowed myself  to play at my bench.  I wanted to work with the...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2012/07/recent-rings.html

Today my heart is filled with gratitude. I finally have received a reprieve from chronic nerve pain from my back injuries. I am still in some pain, but it is manageable. I am out of my neck coll...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2012/02/gratitude.html

I have been wanting to make a cross in my Byzantium style and yesterday I finally got the opportunity. It was my turn working as "shop girl" as my part of being a member of a Co-op gallery, Port...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/12/custom-cross-pendant.html

I have a heart full of gratitude and joy as I pack up three sets of wedding rings ready in time for Christmas. I am so grateful for my customers--that you trust me to make rings for your special...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/12/holidays-are-nearly-here.html

I am home for a few weeks after an intense marathon of doing four back to back Art Shows. I do enjoy meeting all my customers and seeing their faces light up when they find the right piece. AR...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/10/home-for-few-weeks.html

I just got back from doing two back to back art shows, and was so thrilled to open a package with my "Ring a Day" book inside! "Ring a Day" is a beautiful book full of images from cover to cover...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/10/ring-day-book-by-lark-books.html

I have updated my 2011 Fall Show Schedule: September 23-25 TACA Art Show, Nashville, TN September 30-October 2 St. James Court Art Show, Louisville KY (booth number FS-729) October 15-1...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-shows.html

Custom Wedding Ring , a photo by sarawestermark on Flickr. Another custom piece that I made for a bride-to-be. I liked it so much, that I made one for me too!

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/08/engagement-ring.html

Mother's Necklace , a photo by sarawestermark on Flickr. I was thrilled to do a commission for my dear friend for a "Mother's Necklace". I really wanted to work in a silver/blue palate. I u...

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Mens Square Wedding band with Diamond , a photo by sarawestermark on Flickr. I have been busy making custom pieces this week. This square band is typically part of my wedding set, but I wan...

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Project Runway 9-2 Ceylon Necklace , a photo by sarawestermark on Flickr. This weeks Project Runway challenge was the Pet store challenge. Initially I have to confess that I was not excited...

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Project Runway 9-1 , a photo by sarawestermark on Flickr. "Shard" 5cm x 4cm x 3cm sterling silver, repurposed I took this Project Runway Challenge as an opportunity to examine my bench--whi...

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I am absolutely thrilled to be invited to be a part of Art Fair on the Square in Madison, WI this coming weekend. (July 9-10) Its a far drive, but I think that the trip will be worth it. I hav...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/07/art-fair-on-square.html

7 , a photo by sarawestermark on Flickr. I have always had a difficult time with my bezels. Today I took my time and didn't rush any of the sanding or measuring. The extra time I took at the...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/06/seven-first-finger-rings.html

After my back surgery at the end of February and my burnout from last fall, I took some time off all my online communications and re-connected with my family, did physical therapy for my back, an...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/06/fall-show-schedule-back-in-saddle.html

RAD For Sale Feb 2011 Originally uploaded by sarawestermark I'm cleaning out my boxes of inventory from the past year to make room for new ideas. I've decided to part with many of my one of a...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/02/ring-day-rings-for-sale.html

Stacking rings size 7 closeup Originally uploaded by sarawestermark I am cleaning out my studio and I'm listing the remaining inventory. The sizes are listed and no custom orders (sorry). Ori...

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Jagged Turtle Settings Originally uploaded by sarawestermark I have been working on a new way to set stones. The new "Jagged" collection will premiere at the Fourth Friday gallery opening Fri...

http://sarawestermark.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-pierced-settings.html