Limited Release Honeycomb Rings Now Available

Hello out there internets!

 Life has been very full here as changes have settled and production is able to take place. I moved to a new studio in Oakland, CA and have been gearing up for summer festivities. Meeting great people, loving friends and family, growing as the seasons bring challenges and blessings.

 In some exciting news, I have completed a small batch of Honeycomb Bee Rings in sterling silver, adjustable to your size! (Sizes available are 4.5-7.75.) There are only 9 available at the moment, and I am very happy to ship out for free at your ring size. All August sales help me fundraise for efforts to spend a little time at the Burning Man Festival.

 I will be shipping rings out until August 22nd. If there are any left, and you could not pick one up at the time but are interested in doing so later, you can favorite the item in my Etsy shop so you can easily bring it up for a later time. (Xmas time is a really busy for my shop.)

 All rings are designed by me using CAD software, and were professionally cast by Jena Hounshell in San Francisco. After the ring is cast in sterling, I carefully cleaned up the rings by hand and applied a dark liver of sulfur patina. I then brush finish the ring, and lightly polish the honeycomb. This makes the honeycomb pop, yet they are subtle enough to make a great accessory.

 To anyone who has encouraged me along the way, inspired me to make a move, play a little, and hug a stranger, THANK YOU!!!

 So grateful for the opportunity to continue creating. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a question, idea, or comment you'd like to share: metal (dot) wendler (at) gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Joshua Wendler

Tucson Gem Show 2014

Quite the adventure in Tucson, AZ. If you have never made it out for the gem show that happens every February, it is a bit difficult to describe the madness that happens there. More gems, jewelry, crystals, and jewelry aficionados than the eye can see. Yes there are a few major shows you should not miss (jewelry industry only, sorry general public). But for the most part the entire town is converted into a sprawling show. Every empty parking lot, or hotel room, a potential space to show wares.

 This year I met my CO business partners for a chance to shop the best shows together. I brought along a co-worker and friend from the Bay area. Minds were blown, worlds were expanded, fun was had.

 Definitely did not get enough pictures from the shows, but here are a few fun ones from the trip:

 

Epic sunrise crossing the California Desert. Almost ran out of gas near a state penitentiary. One of those moments you don't forget.  

Gold Nuggets from Tony and Nadine's booth at the Fossil show. Gold Nugget Imports, Australia. 

Replica of a Gold Nugget acquired in Victoria, Australia. Over 27 kilos... Sold in Australia. 

My business partner being silly ;p 

Amethyst Geode, JG&M Expo 

Smoky Quartz Specimen, hand for size reference.

Fire Agate, Mexico

Tucson Mountain Range

Desert drive.

Last stop in Quartzite for raw specimen. A shot of Jill being a desert dweller.