Wink Artisans http://meylah.com/winkartisans/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 en-us stresslimitdesign blog/cast engine (p) & (c) 2013 Marisol Apostol sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) meylah_tech@meylah.com (Colin Vernon) Wink Artisans 144 144 My Customer Made Me Do It! http://meylah.com/winkartisans/my-customer-made-me-do-it Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:34:14 -0700

Ha, ha, ha!  Yes, my customer made me do it!  She sure did!  I love working on custom orders, not only do I get to play with an already financed project.  I also get my ingenuity going with pieces that I wouldn't ordinarily produce.  Up to this point, I had been doing lots of custom ordered jewelry and some accessories, mostly silk flowers and hair pins. But let me tell you, the Ozma of Oz headpiece project pushed my way of thinking and process. The customer wanted the piece out of metal... my biggest concern was to make it light weight so that it would not fall off.   I made it work, it's not heavy or uncomfortable and it does not fall off. Yeah! Also, I made the flowers that go with the costume.  I am happy with the finished product.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/my-customer-made-me-do-it Where To Go For Dia De Los Muertos http://meylah.com/winkartisans/where-to-go-for-dia-de-los-muertos Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:41:54 -0700

We have 14 days 'til Dia de los Muertos, it's time to find your party or gathering if you don't already have one.  There are many grass-roots organizations, community centers, museums and of course our Mexican friends who are celebrating... join them!  Perhaps even volunteer!
From www.mexicansugarskull.com

 

Want to make your own sugar skull? Check out this link with step by step instructions.  It may just make you run to the nearest workshop and get the already made sugar skulls.  LOL!

http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/sugar_skulls/instructions.html. 

Below is a listing of Dia de Los Muertos festivities through out the country.  Sorry, I don't have every state or city.  These are just few links from my network.   The list may grow in the weeks to come so make sure to check back.   Suerte!

 

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Old Town: http://sddayofthedead.org/

 

Sherman Heights: https://www.facebook.com/events/346188638799628/?fref=ts

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

website: http://www.atlantadayofthedead.com/

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

http://viajeroart.com/blog/dia-de-los-muertos-brooklyn-2012

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EXHIBIT
http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/exhibits/featured/d%C3%AD-de-los-muertos-2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.

AT THE SMITHSONIAN
http://latino.si.edu/education/LVMDayoftheDeadFestival.htm
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwLAdayofthedeadcom/140809885418?fref=pb

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

http://www.nochedealtares.org/

SOUTH FLORIDA, FLORIDA

Website: http://www.dayofthedeadflorida.com/

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/DayOfTheDeadRitualProcessionSanFrancisco?fref=pb
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/Page.aspx?nid=453

 

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
http://www.diadelosmuertoscc.com/

TOPEKA, KANSAS
http://diadelosmuertostopeka.com/
 
 

 

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/where-to-go-for-dia-de-los-muertos Getting ready for Day of the Dead http://meylah.com/winkartisans/getting-ready-for-day-of-the-dead Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:36:03 -0700

t was a crazy Monday! I'm still getting used to all the driving around dropping off the kids to school.  Note: Remember?  I'm not a morning person.  After I drop off the kiddos, I go to the studio and try to be creative. Today, I managed to start about six projects... five of them are calaveras.  What can I say, Halloween and Day of the Dead are just around the corner.  In any case, I hope I have lots of new bling by the end of the week.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/getting-ready-for-day-of-the-dead Sterling Silver Heart Post Earrings http://meylah.com/winkartisans/sterling-silver-heart-post-earrings Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:40:23 -0700

DETAILS 
These are teeny-tiny, small, sterling silver earrings measuring 9mm.

HOW DID I MAKE THEM
Handcutting and soldering technique

WHO IS IT FOR
Daughters, mothers, aunts, graduates, nieces, etc.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/sterling-silver-heart-post-earrings White on White http://meylah.com/winkartisans/white-on-white Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:40:33 -0700

I hardly get to work on dainty accessories. Usually, my work is more rugged or focused around bright and in-your-face colors, Mexican Folk Art and Day of the Dead themes.   Today, I took a break from that and took a totally different path to create these white, flower, hair accessories.   Granted, they are a custom order (otherwise, I don't think I would have created them),  I actually had a great time making these hairpins.  My customer, who is musician -she plays the harp- likes angel like themes. So there you have it, the inspiration was white, white and more white. She must have some wedding gigs coming up.  I'm grateful for the fun challenges my customers request. Now back to hitting metal.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/white-on-white Copper and Pink Earrings http://meylah.com/winkartisans/copper-and-pink-earrings Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:43:07 -0700

Sweet earrings!
Hand-hammered and oxidized copper washers with round pink-dyed jade bead along with handmade sterling silver ear wires. Earrings measure 3/4 of an inch wide by 1 1/2 inches long approx.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/copper-and-pink-earrings Two Weeks to Mother's Day http://meylah.com/winkartisans/two-weeks-to-mothers-day Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:17:54 -0700

Only two weeks to pick gift for mom!  

I'm busy finishing up custom orders.  Some moms are going to be mighty happy with their new Wink bling.  

There's still time to place your custom bling. Order it today! 

 

 

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/two-weeks-to-mothers-day Amor Copper Heart Pendant Necklace http://meylah.com/winkartisans/amor-copper-heart-pendant-necklace Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:05:13 -0700

Copper has been forged, stamped and oxidized to form this heart pendant. This particular one has silver on the surface and reads "AMOR" which is love in Spanish. 

The pendant measures about 1 inch wide by 1 1/2long and it hangs on a 16-inch gunmetal chain.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/amor-copper-heart-pendant-necklace Setting Up Shop http://meylah.com/winkartisans/setting-up-shop-1 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:23:43 -0700

Wow, I'm so excited to be here!  My name is Sol and today I'm setting up my shop. It's taking me a little while as there's a learning curve to everything. I create off-the-hook metal bling. I love color and textures and my theme is Mexican Folk Art. Yes, all that Day of the Dead stuff and more.  I look forward to meeting the other sellers and potential customers.

Hit me up if you have questions.  Until next time.

Wink-wink,

Sol

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/setting-up-shop-1 Ciao Bella Copper Heart Pendant Necklace http://meylah.com/winkartisans/cioa-bella-copper-heart-pendant-necklace Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:18:40 -0700

Copper has been forged, stamped and oxidized to form this heart. This particular one reads Ciao Bella.

The pendant measures about 1 inch wide by 1 1/2 inches long and it hangs on a 18-inch, gunmetal chain.

Also available: amore, amor, and l'amour, liebe, be mine, vida, etc.

]]> sol@winkartisans.com (Marisol Apostol) http://meylah.com/winkartisans/cioa-bella-copper-heart-pendant-necklace