tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:34:29 +0000Using Science to Create Art<br> Bijoutery Designs by J Earles at http://bijoutery.etsy.comhttp://jearles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)Blogger69125bijouteryhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comAdd to Any Feed Readertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-2181093751605195939Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:33:00 +00002009-07-07T23:51:04.273-05:00saleetsyartbijouteryjewelrychristmas in julyholidayYup it's that time again! The 2nd annual Christmas in July Sale is underway at Etsy! The sale will run July 8th thru July 22nd. Come join me and JD (the cute little guy pictured above), and get some of your holiday shopping done early this year with some great sales. I will be offering Free Shipping worldwide throughout the sale at my store - buy as much as you like, it all ships free! Plus I http://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/07/2nd-annual-christmas-in-july-sale-etsy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-3506004009444537327Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:44:00 +00002009-04-11T21:09:16.060-05:00etsyartselling venues1000MarketsbijouteryicraftWell I finally canceled my account at iCraft. Just wasn't the right venue for me, which I realized after my first year on there came and went with no sales despite some good advertising, being on the front page there, etc. But it's a nice little place to find handmade goods and I wish the site well. Etsy is still my main place to hang out, though sales have slowed, probably due to the economy.http://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/04/etsy-icraft-1000-markets-venues-new-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-1592069108520565199Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:42:00 +00002009-02-23T22:47:50.374-06:00etsybijouteryVickiDianeDesignstreasurymad scientists of etsyArtists of Etsy ExposedmsoeWell, sort of, lol! The team is currently being featured in one of VickiDianeDesigns' "Artists of Etsy Exposed" treasuries - check it out at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=41570 Currently the treasury is at the top of the 'hot' list with over 1000 clicks and almost 300 views! Pretty cool! Seeing as treasuries expire (this one will early Thursday) here's a pic of some of the fab http://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/02/mad-scientists-exposed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-5581434952192626463Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:32:00 +00002009-02-02T22:43:31.160-06:00groundhog dayetsybijouterytreasurywinterspringsnow...for more winter huh? Punxsutawney Phil (the rather famous weather predicting groundhog) has decided we're in for six more weeks of winter here in the US. And irony of ironies, we had snow today! I guess if its gotta be cold, we might as well have snow!And for Groundhog Day, I created this fun treasury on Etsy showcasing some rather cute groundhogs, beautiful wintery items, and happy spring http://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/02/guess-i-cant-really-blame-groundhog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-3570630602281921801Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:28:00 +00002009-01-30T23:48:04.367-06:00catsfunmad scientistschrodingerscienceAnd are even helpful with things like science lessons...Unless they're the evil mad scientist type of course, hee hee heeFor more info about today's science lessons brought to you by the letter "C"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_(optics)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrodinger_cathttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/01/see-pets-really-are-smart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-7364550277367113226Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:28:00 +00002009-01-28T18:44:10.793-06:00etsylawbijouterycpsiachildrenThe CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. This law was initiated in reaction to the recent scares of lead poisoning in children's toys. While we all agree that eliminating harmful toxins such as lead is a good thing, the way the US government is going about http://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/01/cpsia-get-informed-get-involved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-3952873517721388610Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:03:00 +00002009-01-27T22:12:55.643-06:00etsystonebijouteryfishgemologyetsy treasuriesbluegreengemstoneJust two of my latest treasuries on Etsy!The Gemology Quiz is one of my favorite to date and I hope to do some more. (Hopefully next time I'll take a screenshot w/o Etsy's little rainbow graphic, lol) There are some really fabulous gemstones available on Etsy - either as supplies or jewelry! Do you recognize these stones? (No cheating!)And a fun treasury of beautiful blues and gorgeous greens http://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/01/gemology-quiz-and-smelly-fish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-1937367936385151065Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:01:00 +00002009-01-24T21:36:06.106-06:00lord of the ringsbunnyrabbitbijouteryelfjdkingMaybe it kinda looked like it seeing as I haven't posted for a really long while! What can I say, life got in the way :)But I'm planning to start blogging again! Weekly at least is my goal, but more is better!So what happened you might ask that precipitated the little hiatus my blog took? Well for starters I moved in September to Tennessee to do an internship for school at Oak Ridge National Labshttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2009/01/hey-im-not-dead-yet-and-neither-is-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-3940710765725897973Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:56:00 +00002008-08-01T22:39:31.893-05:00etsybugsartweirdbugladybijouteryinsectsplushinvertebratesfriday favoritesweird bug ladysoft sculpturescienceThis weeks Friday Favorite showcases the colorful, unique (and perhaps for bug-a-phobs, creepy and scary) creations of Brigette, aka Weird Bug Lady! This guy is what first caught my eye on Etsy ('fraid he's already sold). *WARNING - SCIENCE SPEAK* He is what is called a Caddisfly larvae. Many moons ago before I came to the dark side (geology), I studied environmental biology. Off and on I did http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/08/friday-favorites-weird-bug-lady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-8698411307262250209Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:03:00 +00002008-07-31T00:18:56.203-05:00saleetsyartbijouteryjewelrychristmas in julyholidayThat's right! 40% Off all day July 31st on everything in stock! A great time to start buying for the holidays - or even just a little something for yourself! Never have I had such a large discount and I doubt I will again til next year, so take advantage while you can!What do I get out of it? Its a great way for me to move some stock out for the upcoming holidays too! So everyone wins! :DCheck ithttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/christmas-in-july-sale-one-day-only-get.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-3558668072131875848Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:28:00 +00002008-07-27T00:19:14.913-05:00search for extraterrestial intelligenceetsyalienufotreasurysetiarecibo observatoryxfilesx filesSo after watching a tv blurb about the new X Files movie, I was inspired to put together an Etsy treasury of some very cool alien/ufo items. It can be found here - at least until it expires Tuesday morning :)The new movie looks to be interesting, and possibly more intriguing for me than the first movie. I'm a fan of the show from way back - watched it when it first aired and loved it. It was http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/do-you-want-to-believe-x-files.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-4808391339662438910Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:59:00 +00002008-07-25T22:37:59.468-05:00etsyartbijouteryhorsesfrancesbyrnecelticpaintingfriday favoritesanimalsFriday Favorites are back, with the beautiful paintings by FrancesByrne.This painting, "Purple Haze", was the first one of Frances' that I saw on Etsy. It immediatly drew me in, reminding me of some of the medieval and ancient horse art I've seen before, but with its own uniqueness to it.This is simply my favorite painting thus far. It has an almost ethereal quality that I find captivating, andhttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/friday-favorites-francesbyrne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-6308747061906967869Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:50:00 +00002008-07-18T00:16:40.094-05:00jewelry caremineralstonebijouterycolor fadejewelrycolorSo I came across this question on Etsy and tried to give a very basic explanation why some minerals are colored the way they are, and why some will fade when exposed to light/heat. I thought this might be something others would be interested in and thought I'd share what I wrote here :)Color and fading has to do with the composition of the mineral. Basically what happens is when some minerals arehttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/where-do-stones-get-their-color-and-why.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-1943331143143295307Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:05:00 +00002008-07-12T13:30:41.766-05:00etsybijouterymad scientists of etsystone of the weekSo due to a busy schedule at the moment I'm somewhat on hiatus - mostly need to take the time to do a LOT of reorganizing both for my store and studio area, as well as for school. My work area is a disaster, and I decided not to make anything until it's cleaned up and organized - at the rate I'm going I might make something in time for christmas! lolChaos reigned supreme in Jurassic Park, and hashttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/chaos-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-2528443744666044413Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:35:00 +00002008-07-04T23:03:53.707-05:00etsyartbijouteryfriday favoritesfantasytrollflingsminiature art dollsTrolls, and Goblins, and Fairies - oh my! This weeks feature is the art by Amber Matthies, the creator of Trollflings, Miniature Troll Art Dolls!I was introduced to Amber's work by my friend Sara when she bought a pumpkin pin similar to this one. I knew I just had to see this shop for myself! Amber's work is amazing! All kinds of little creatures just waiting for a home - this little bunny fairy http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/friday-favorites-trollflings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-5107907347095321877Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:39:00 +00002008-07-02T23:46:05.979-05:00bunnyrabbitbijouterypetjdhttp://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/07/cause-every-sleeping-bunny-needs-flower.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-4221168811884440203Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +00002008-06-27T23:53:15.484-05:00etsyartbijouteryknittingkneedlefriday favoritescrochetdinosaurThis week's Friday Favorites showcases the work of knittingkneedle on Etsy.If this doesn't catch your attention I don't know what can! I did a triple take when I first saw knittingkneedle's crocheted dinosaur skull - admittedly it appeals to the geologist side of me :) But what an amazing and creative piece of work! (While I wish many sales for knittingkneedle, I can't help but not-so-secretly http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/friday-favorites-knittingkneedle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-4650199245745872719Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +00002008-06-27T00:17:38.318-05:00chalcopyritemineralstonepeacock orebijouterypyritestone of the weekPyrite is a metallic mineral that is comprised of iron and sulfur with the chemical formula FeS2. It belongs to a group of minerals called “sulfide minerals” and is the most common mineral of the group. It can often be found with other sulfide minerals (as well as other mineral types), often in quartz veins, coal, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks. The name pyrite comes from the Green word “pyros”http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/stone-of-week-pyrite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-689962009013527882Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:03:00 +00002008-06-20T23:25:16.369-05:00etsyartbijouterypaintingfriday favoritesemilybalivetThis week features the mythological artwork of Emily Balivet on Etsy at EmilyBalivet.etsy.comI found Emily's work when I came across her medieval alphabet art. She has created little works of art for ever letter - each one truly unique and amazing! How fun these cards are! Her "Twelve Women with Birds" print is one of my favorites. It's just such a rich image with the vibrant colors and detailed http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/friday-favorites-emilybalivet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-341680412488146025Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:23:00 +00002008-06-19T23:44:54.995-05:00saleetsyartbijouteryjewelryyartFriday is the last day of the 1st Annual Etsy Yart Sale! The Yart Sale is going out with a bang with more great items added just for the last day! http://bijoutery.etsy.com Prices are already reduced for easy purchasing - no waiting for a revised invoice!Plus for every sale I make today my bunny gets a treat! Don't you want the cute bunny to have his treats?!So go check out some great jewelry http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/yart-super-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-5821826718258639781Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:23:00 +00002008-06-19T01:11:27.102-05:00mineralstonebijouteryadventures in geologystone of the weeksodaliteSodalite derives its name from the sodium content of this mineral; the chemistry of this mineral is Na4Al3(SiO4)3Cl, or Sodium Aluminum Silicate Chloride. It belongs to a group of minerals called feldspathoids. Feldspathoid minerals have poor silica content, and in the case of sodalite, it has absolutely no silica (aka quartz) at all. In fact, this mineral doesn’t even form if there is quartz http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/stone-of-week-sodalite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-7066961808932273865Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:52:00 +00002008-06-18T23:59:18.519-05:00etsybijouterybrowntreasurylifeearthgreenSome really beautiful work by fellow Etsy artisans, featuring greens and browns, Earth and Life. This treasury can be viewed at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=51321 (well, until it expires Friday afternoon then you'll have to make do with this snapshot :)http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/of-earth-and-life-new-etsy-treasury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-3597284845407194642Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:16:00 +00002008-06-16T22:33:48.291-05:00bunnyrabbitbijouterypetjd...but I can't help but take more pictures, even though I'm *supposed* to be taking new pics of my jewelry. JD of course isn't so appreciative of his nap time being interrupted...*What part of go away do you not understand?*He also has a fascination for the camera - that or he figures if he smears it with his nose I can't take any more photos... hmm.... *I thought you WANTED a close up?*My http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-am-such-mean-mommy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-1597884687125531989Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:47:00 +00002008-06-13T21:19:26.009-05:00etsyartbijouteryrdirennafigurative paperfriday favoritessculptureA new feature this week, of the work by Rachael DiRenna, who sells her work on Etsy at rdirenna.etsy.comThis work is what first caught my attention and drew me in to Rachel's store. It instantly reminded me of the Ents (tree folk) from Lord of the Rings, and is one of my favorites. Another great work of hers is this sculpture entitled "Joined". Its a very poignant piece, that evokes a lot of http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/friday-favorites-figurative-paper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259002533806596650.post-5780836991422682668Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:57:00 +00002008-06-11T23:58:04.304-05:00mineralstonegeologycelestinebijouterycelestitesciencestone of the weekThis is one of my favorite minerals and I love to collect it so much, hardly a gem show passes that I don’t buy a new specimen of it each year! The official name of this mineral is celestine, however it is still commonly called celestite, and is named from the Greek word "cœlestis", meaning for celestial due to its pretty pale blue color. Celestine is made up of strontium sulfate, or SrSO4, and http://jearles.blogspot.com/2008/06/stone-of-week-celestine-or-celestite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bijoutery)0