http://jhengen.com custom jewelry & ceramic designs by j.hengen Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:29:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://jhengen.com/2012/02/butterfly-cup/ http://jhengen.com/2012/02/butterfly-cup/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:36:37 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1068 recent work that involves layering techniques, stains and glazes. stoneware, approx. 4″ tall]]> http://jhengen.com/2012/02/butterfly-cup/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2012/02/1063/ http://jhengen.com/2012/02/1063/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:39:38 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1063 The kiln gods were benevolent and the potters in the land grew rich….or at least pleased! stoneware with a variety of experimental layers]]> http://jhengen.com/2012/02/1063/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2012/02/embedded/ http://jhengen.com/2012/02/embedded/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:02:12 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1054 I continue to make these slender rings embedded with 25 tiny cabochons because I still love them. They are great alone or stacked with other rings, the band glows with the color of the gem set in it]]> http://jhengen.com/2012/02/embedded/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2012/01/hold/ http://jhengen.com/2012/01/hold/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:16:38 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1042 the best part of my job is making personal, meaningful jewelry. wedding rings; sterling silver and 14k palladium gold w/ diamonds]]> http://jhengen.com/2012/01/hold/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2012/01/stacking-rings/ http://jhengen.com/2012/01/stacking-rings/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:01:05 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1032 create your own textural stack with wormwood, granulation and simple polished silver, available in all sizes]]> http://jhengen.com/2012/01/stacking-rings/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/12/raw-sapphire-studs/ http://jhengen.com/2011/12/raw-sapphire-studs/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:30:29 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1015 raw sapphires embedded in pure silver, approx. 10mm wide x 5mm deep]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/12/raw-sapphire-studs/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/11/ammonite-necklace/ http://jhengen.com/2011/11/ammonite-necklace/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:17:25 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1011 a pristine ammonite pendant in sterling silver, 20″ ‘wormwood’ linked necklace]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/11/ammonite-necklace/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/11/soap-dish/ http://jhengen.com/2011/11/soap-dish/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:50:25 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1008 I’m making soap dishes for my favorite store in Sugar Loaf, Rosner Soaps. stoneware, approx. 7″ x 5″]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/11/soap-dish/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/11/sapphires-silver/ http://jhengen.com/2011/11/sapphires-silver/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:01:58 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=1000 Usually sapphires are cut into hundreds of facets to reflect light and treated with heat to become familiar colors. These are raw crystals embedded into a silver ring allowing you to examine the natural beauty of this amazing material.]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/11/sapphires-silver/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/11/carnal-carnelian/ http://jhengen.com/2011/11/carnal-carnelian/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:40:05 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=996 brass & antique carnelain, 20″]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/11/carnal-carnelian/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/11/big-bold-beautiful-brass/ http://jhengen.com/2011/11/big-bold-beautiful-brass/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:07:56 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=984 these came out great but my beloved hammer handpeice is now in the hospital. Wowza is brass hard…. from left: old carnelian, cone shaped green tourmaline, ammonite]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/11/big-bold-beautiful-brass/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/10/tulip-bowls/ http://jhengen.com/2011/10/tulip-bowls/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:43:55 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=977 besides wearing my favorite glaze combination of the moment, these tulip bowls rock for a number of reasons- easy to hold, shows the glaze nicely and stacks really well. 4.5″ h x 5.5″ w]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/10/tulip-bowls/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/10/snake-ring/ http://jhengen.com/2011/10/snake-ring/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:29:04 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=973 wrapping sterling silver snake with textured scales and tiny ruby eyes]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/10/snake-ring/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/10/meet-suzy/ http://jhengen.com/2011/10/meet-suzy/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:58:08 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=966 I love a project that is cathartic…. stoneware, hair & keshi pearls head is 2.5 X 2″ mounted on a wooden pedestal]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/10/meet-suzy/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/10/shrunken-heads/ http://jhengen.com/2011/10/shrunken-heads/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:42:28 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=960 what? you never wanted a shrunken head? betcha wanted to shrink one once though… head is 2.5″ X 2.5″ stoneware, hair mounted on wooden pedestal]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/10/shrunken-heads/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/09/notes/ http://jhengen.com/2011/09/notes/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:47:57 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=946 I’ve paired tiny reminders with a stone of meaning. Perhaps this could help? ranging in size from 12mm – 20mm]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/09/notes/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/09/polka-dots/ http://jhengen.com/2011/09/polka-dots/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:53:32 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=940 It just hit me that I must have a thing for circles…. This is a tea bowl using a number of layering techniques. Approx. 4″ x 3″]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/09/polka-dots/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/09/jewelry-jars-2/ http://jhengen.com/2011/09/jewelry-jars-2/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:50:16 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=933 I can’t seem to stop making these little mosque inspired jars for jewelry. Perfect for throwing a few earrings inside and your rings on top before hitting the sheets or for making a gift of jewelry extra special. approx 2″ x 3″]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/09/jewelry-jars-2/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/09/oil-burners/ http://jhengen.com/2011/09/oil-burners/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:41:06 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=929 In addition to tealite lanterns, I’m making a series of oil burners. Fill the little bowls on top with water & a few drops of your favorite essential oil and soon your entire home will smell amazing. approx. 4″ x 5″]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/09/oil-burners/feed/ 0 http://jhengen.com/2011/09/devil-details/ http://jhengen.com/2011/09/devil-details/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:35:16 +0000 admin http://jhengen.com/?p=923 Incised circles oxidized, washed, wax resisted, dipped in 2 glazes, wiped and now for sale. I am pleased with how jewel like this mug became. stoneware, 3.5″]]> http://jhengen.com/2011/09/devil-details/feed/ 0