Sarah K. Harms

Linked Bracelet

2010-05-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

I created this linked bracelet as part of the Three Ring Circus Show that i shared with Christy and Ellen a couple months ago. It is steel, sterling ans 14k gold. the links are crafted from 1/2" steel flat bar stock, with silver and 14k overlays. About 7 1/2" long $275.00

Peace, Love, and Jewelry

2010-05-19T15:20:00.001-07:00

People have been asking me for awile now if I ever make peace signs. Now I can say "of course!"
The above pieces are crafted out of flat steel bar stock, with a sterling silver peace sign overlaid, then hammered flat(ish). They are 1 1/4' square, and hang on a 3mm rubber cord with a sterling clasp. I cut the cor to length, so any size is available, but 16" and 18" are the most popular. $45.00 with or without the glass crow beads.
I like to leave the inside of the heart oxidized from soldering. It really makes the heart POP! This heart is bronze overlaid on the steel. Same thing as above with the cord, the hearts are $42.00.

Also available is a REVERSIBLE necklace, with the peace sign on one side, and the heart on the other. How cool is that???? :-) $60.00

Forging Feathers

2010-05-19T15:04:00.001-07:00

Forging feathers is fun! I usually start my day out forging spirals or hearts because they are so popular, but I needed to switch it up a bit yesterday. The above necklace has a piece of granite(?) a friend sent me from Lake Superior. The picture is a little dark so the color is a bit more subtle in real life. The whole necklace is about 18" long, with the stone close to 2" across. The whole piece has been coated with wax to preserve the finish. $275.00

This is a detail shot of the back of the necklace. I used silver tubing to make rivets connecting the links. They allow a clean look and nice fluid movement of the links.
I found this rock in Jerome while hiking with my son. The necklace hangs on steel cable with a sterling clasp. This necklace has also been coated with wax. The stone is a bit smaller than the other one, about 1 1/4" long. $150.00
You did want earrings to match, right? LOL $35.00 1 1/2" - 2" long.

Flower Power

2010-04-16T17:49:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air, on the sides of roads, and in my studio!!! The focal points of these necklaces are the stainless steel and sterling pendants with floral motifs. Bead accents in various color combinations really make them springy, but will look fabulous all year 'round. As shown above, on a 16" or 18" sterling chain: $55.00. On a leather cord(below photos): $38.00

Steel and Sterling Pendants

2010-01-21T13:50:00.000-08:00

I was inspired to make these pendants after seeing a blacksmithing demo that included forge welded overlays. I soldered some square silver wire onto some steel bar stock, then hammered the silver to flatten it out a bit. I love the graphic, yet earthy look of these pieces!!! Rectangles are 3/4" wide x 1" long, and the squares are 3/4". All the bar stock is 1/8" thick, so these have some good weight to them. These pieces are hung on steel ball chains and rubber cords. $32.00

Linked Bracelets

2009-10-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

These steel and sterling linked bracelets are so comfy to wear! They have a nice weight and great movement. The look is classic in a contemporary way, and perfect for every day wear. Could be used as a charm bracelet..... Bracelets usually have five or six links, and vary in length from 7 1/4"-7 3/4", with the standard bracelet size being 7 1/2". Custom sizes available. $42.00

Bracelets have been coated with wax to protect them from oxidation(tarnish and rust), so should not be worn in water.

Pins

2009-10-09T09:43:00.000-07:00

Perfect pins for the cool weather seasons! They look great worn jacket lapels, and also work on heavier fabric tops and sweaters. These pins are forged steel with rocks bezel set in sterling. They are about 3" long(they look about actual size here on the blog!), a perfect size for every day wear. Stones are one of a kind, so the colors will vary from the ones shown here. Grays, blacks, and Sedona Red Rocks are generally what I'm working with. $65.00

Rock Goddesses

2009-10-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

These necklaces are fabricated sterling silver, with various rocks for 'body parts' :-) Stamped on the backs is "ROCK GODDESS" They hang on 20"sterling snake chains, and sell for $175.00

Small Steel Spirals

2009-10-07T17:13:00.001-07:00

These small forged steel bracelets and necklaces are quite popular at the co-op. The spirals are about an inch in diameter, are strung on adjustable waxed cotton cords, and have recycled glass bead accents. They make GREAT gifts!!! Bracelets are $15.00, and will fit a variety of wrist sizes.

Necklaces are 14.00. Great for stocking stuffers(yes, it will be time to think about that soon), teacher gifts, and souveniers! Available on a cute little gift card in a black organza gift bag.

I always coat steel with wax to prevent rusting, but they should be kept away from water if possible. Getting caught in the rain will not affect the finish, but don't wear them in the hot tub!

Sea Creatures Necklaces

2009-10-07T06:42:00.000-07:00

These forged steel and sterling silver necklaces have a very tribal feel, in a contemporary way. Rock and roll chic, baby!
I have been told they remind people of sea creatures, teeth, and Africa. The pieces vary from 1 1/2"-2 1/2". This necklace is about 17" long, and is strung on a leather cord, with a hand crafted sterling clasp. It is currently at the coop, selling for $275.00.

It's really hard to tell how things will look when worn from these photos, so I took a pic of me wearing this(below). This necklace has some weight to it, and tickles my collar bones a little, but not in a bad way ;-) $700.00

This piece is strung on a steel cable, with a silver clasp.

Feathers

2009-10-05T10:09:00.000-07:00

I'm expanding my line of forged steel jewelry, and really like these 'feathers' I came up with. They are forged out of 1/4" round steel stock, and have a nice texture and contour. These earrings are about 1.5" long, but that can vary up to a half an inch. They hang on a sterling earwire, and sell for $35.00.

This necklace has some really cool movement, and sits on the neck nicely as a choker. I found the beach rock on the Lake Michigan shoreline, in Evanston IL. The rock itself is about 1.25"w x 1" tall. The necklace is 16" long. $275.00

Cindy's Necklace

2009-10-05T06:04:00.000-07:00

This necklace was a custom piece for a friend of my sister's. We met on Facebook, (whole different story), and after seeing some of my work, wondered if she could send me a rock to make into a necklace. I myself, am a total rockhound, so I was thrilled when her Alaska(that's where she lives) showed up in the mail. This necklace was probably a little more elaborate($$$) than she was planning for, but I had been thinking about a chain like this for awhile, and that is what the rock was calling for. She LOVES it! The heart shaped rock is about 2" long, so the pendant has a total length of about 3". The chain consists of hand forged steel links, sterling jumprings and charms, with recycled glass beads as accents on a couple of the jumprings. The whole piece is about 22" long, but can be worn shorter by hooking the clasp on a different jumpring.

I liked the way Cindy's necklace came out so much, that I had to make a similar one with a Sedona Red Rock set into the pendant. The dimensions are about the same, but the charms vary slightly. This piece is currently on Display at the Co-op, and has a price tag of $300.00.

Forged Heart Necklaces

2009-10-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

I hand forge these hearts out of 1/4" steel stock. They are about 2" wide, and look great as a choker or worn longer on a sweater or T-shirt. The adjustable cotton cord makes them quite versatile, and can be worn on a variety of necklines. Recycled glass beads are used as accents, and make an awesome compliment to the steel. I have coated the steel with wax to prevent rust, but pieces should be kept away from water when possible. $20.00 each

Forged Steel and Silver Jewelry

2009-09-05T17:20:00.001-07:00