I've had my nose in the torch lately - mostly making fun pendants and these encased domed cabochons. While the faceted pearls (have been drilled for larger stringing material) are more of a gorgeous gray/blue, they just pair beautifully with this cab. I'm setting up the Smith Little Torch to make the silver bezel setting for this one - and I may just set a few others...

Seems though that making these bezel settings is more a labor of love than a profitable endeavor.... or so it seems... but you never know what else will be born during this creative time!

Believe me... I have something "cooking"!!

I've been experimenting with doming some silver disks - and have a great instructional book on making my own silver beads... wonder if that's worth it?? hmmm, I may make silver bead caps on my own, eh? Anyway - we are supposed to have a cool down by the end of next week... FALL??? where are you? Anxiously awaiting your return, Love Texas.

Update tonight at 9pm at JillSymons.com : )