My school life

I have completed my jewelry craftsmanship course which

was rewarding. I am so proud of myself. I am now able

to know more about the fundamental knowledge of being

a jeweler. (A real one, not those assembly findings from

Shamshuipo bead stores) I do wish I can make it further

back to Hong Kong.

I did not take a lot of photos in the studio as I was too

concentrate to work and learn. Also, it was quite dusty

and full of chemicals. I did not want to put my camera

in danger.

Below is my jewelry bench during lesson.

My first piece of copper sawing, a seagull, which I can see

every day on the way to school. The seagull here in

Edinburgh do not afraid of people. I am afraid of them...

Left: hall way to the studio

Right: My first silver piece made from scratch.

I tempered and textured the silver.

Left: Pop-up exhibition. Every Friday there is a pop-up exhibition

to showcase all classmates' hard work for a week. Such that we

can see other classes' works. A brilliant way to inspire each other

also a marketing skills to make you enroll more courses.

Haahha as per the head of summer course said.

Right: me, my tutor and my classmates.

Bottom: Screen printing.

Product photo shoot

Finally there is sunshine in my house. I have been waiting for it so long. It is super hard to capture a beautiful image of my Rose Water necklace. I love this a lot and I have one I wear a lot. The necklace was shot more than several times which the softness and loveliness of the blushing pink rose quartz drop is so hard to capture.

A beautiful shot of my Rose Water with the aid of sunshine. No retouch, just size chopping.

Unlike the photo underneath which was captured in a cloudy day... even though I tried to add light source with a DIY tent, nothing is better than natural light.

!Crap!

Here are some tips for product photo shooting and styling tips via

Making it Lovely

Decor 8

Custom order

I am happy to have custom order all the time :) It is fun!

After a brief talk with my lovely client, I was told something drippy and long for her colleague. First I made this 14k gold filled, hand hammered and sanded earrings with lavender blue Swarovski crystals.

And then my client told me her friend may prefer something cool and less pastel / girly. Such that I have altered those beads in dark peacock blue sparkles. Bolder and more rock and roll :P

Ta-da!!!

Sunshine

All I need is sunshine. Gentle warm padding :)

Vintage Love & new changes

Sometimes I feel lack of energy (or most of the time in the morning!?) Sunshine came to my home yesterday! I quickly set up my camera for some photo shoots.

I am a vintage fan at the moment. I love trying out new sets for my jewelry shoots. Sales are slow these days. I just try to convince myself as it is the slack season. And this is a good opportunity for me to think and create more!

I have mailed an important letter this morning! I am going to attend a craftsmanship course at the Edinburgh College of Art. It costs quite a lot. But I have to thank all my customers, who have contributed to portion of my hugh tuition fee. My hubby has generously offered to pay. However, I am guilty to have him to pay for my "hobby". Reality is handmade jewelry will not be a job to feed. And I don't want my hobby and dream affects our household expenses and other future plans.

Nevertheless, I am still very excited! I will be having classes with other artists in Edinburgh. I will be lots of talented people.

Spring Market @ Amor Workshop

冬去春來，又是擺擋的好日子。

愛HAND MADE的妳，不容錯過。

愛JU JU BE的妳，約定你！

I love the this poster a lot! Well Done, Olivia.

I will join this market as well.

Mark your calendar, see you xoxo

March 20, 2010 (Sat) noon - 6pm

Amor Workshop @Wanchai

Details here RSVP

Brides-to-be, there will be a lucky draw for a wedding gown!!!! YES, a fab dress without a price tag!

First time host

I am hosting a Giveaway at Pretty Shiny Sparkly with my the lovely Sparkly! Do step by and say hi to Kristina :)

Be Grateful...

Top: Me chatting with a nice customer.

I have to say it was the toughest market for me as I was sick. My throat was so sore but I still kept on telling people about my handmade life, my jewelry and my book. I am surprised that there were some male visitors bought my creations. Perhaps, it is for his loved one during St. Valentine's Day!? I have asked if it was alright to put a handmade heart-shape tag on the gift wrap. He replied me with a shy smile. Ha ha how sweet was that.

I am grateful that I have found my passion.

Photo Below: we had a full house!

To answer my lovely customers questions:

1) I do customer orders for brides for jewelry and head pieces. You are welcome to contact me at my fan page or send a note to love.Jujube[a]gmail.com for references.

2) Yes, my nail color is from OPI, Done out in Deco. :P

A little complain...

Yet, I came across ladies who asked me suspicious questions and taking close up photos of my creations. I am a bit annoyed about it since there were people imitating my designs and sold online with a relatively cheap price at Yahoo auction...

I am so frustrated about it the other day. I comforted myself that as my designs are so great to attract "admirers". However, my heart hurts while seeing people using copper wire "pretends" silver / gold filled wire. What I can say?