https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog daily 0.75 2025-03-27 https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/its-been-a-minutei-keep-wondering-where-the-time-is-going monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/487dbaad-75e3-44ad-9f83-e64f1d82d533/Photoroom_20250125_51116%E2%80%AFpm.jpg Blog - Exciting new work :) - Sterling Silver, tourmalinated quartz, cast and fabricated Red blood cells don’t have a nucleus giving them a characteristic “donut” look. I love the way I can give an impression of movement to the pile of cells, and I’m enjoying incorporating some new and unusal (for me at least) stones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/34722321-f5fc-44d0-98de-9a702d0cb027/Photoroom_20250202_101317%E2%80%AFpm.jpg Blog - Exciting new work :) - Sterling silver earrings with blue cabochon sapphires These delicate earrings have a pleasing pop of blue (my favourite colour!), and are lovely and light on the ear. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/its-a-new-year monthly 0.5 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d29ff7ed-c5e4-4f4a-9a1a-2b5c30f3bb25/B0A039AC-71BB-452B-9BE6-5CD99BE39C0E.jpeg Blog - It’s a new year! And a few more things! Lots of happy memories here for me - lots of bespoke jewellery, shared art, new skills, bespoke kilts and teaching others to make kilts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/4eedf244-db4d-402a-9870-b6a919fbe36c/9A951814-B278-4242-BA92-33B25CA57602.jpeg Blog - It’s a new year! So, here’s some of the things I made/did last year for your viewing pleasure (and my satisfaction!) https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/the-curling-popup-is-back monthly 0.5 2024-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/69a82f3a-10de-4cb5-aef3-db9de714543f/Holiday+makers+market+%282%29.png Blog - The curling popup is back! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/restock-at-craft-ontario-shop monthly 0.5 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3662fc4b-6900-4bb2-92bd-f64fb5ee2f87/IMG_3513.JPG Blog - Restock at Craft Ontario Shop You can find this luscious selection of M clutch pins (sterling silver and needled felt) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/93c6d78a-05c5-49fe-9a3a-f3dd0ab63f42/RCC_SmAsymm_blue.JPG Blog - Restock at Craft Ontario Shop I’ve made a new version of my Asymmetric M earrings (sterling silver/needled felt). These are a bit shorter than the original model at about 2 inches long, with a corresponding slightly smaller hollow forms to have a similar look to the original, longer model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ff1ad5d5-ca3c-4217-8b23-89d87688e07f/IMG_3472.JPG Blog - Restock at Craft Ontario Shop This T bar M pendant with hand-knotted jadeite beads, two-colour silk, sterling silver and needled felt https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/9j1tu1gwy5i183i8d2gkctx8z8uabn monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/f346a235-9254-474c-840c-66bd6168bfe3/IMG_3519.JPG Blog - Is it a spoon, or is it a ring?? So, I decided it was a fun idea and wanted one for myself. I flattened the bowl and I reshaped it, I thought it was a bit too big over my finger and then I started bending it. It’s not finished yet, and the other one won’t quite look like this - my mom has a bigger ring size than me, and she wanted a particular design. But I think it will serve it’s purpose - it will provoke memory in both of us every time we look at them! I’ll share a pic when they’re properly finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/313c033e-a3c2-408c-8e6c-de3c0c105a47/IMG_3518.JPG Blog - Is it a spoon, or is it a ring?? This sterling silver teaspoon (or, if you’re my mom, it’s a demitasse spoon) is one of half a dozen that was a wedding gift when my parents got married. Mom swears that this particular spoon is exactly the one she used to use to feed me, and then some time later, my brother. So, she decided since we don’t really use them IRL, that she thought it would be great to have a ring. She saw a video somewhere of what she wanted, so, armed with my orders, I made a start. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/yu7ou2ibpt0targ0rlsms5n1xj1j0g monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/5892e6bd-ccbf-4357-8df8-151e1ddf59bd/Portholes-necklace.gif Blog - Major necklace Sterling silver frames the embroidered panels. The panels are little quilts with a base of oakshott cotton, using trapunto to emphasize some areas of the panel, and quilted using mainly embroidery techniques. Left - Right: monocyte/macrophage, T cell, extravasation in blood vessels, B cell, granulocyte Legend: quilt = 3 layer sandwich secured with stitching; Trapunto = a technique where you use added batting to highlight or give further dimension in quilting; oakshott cotton= fabric that has different colour threads in the warp and weft. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/pictures-and-ai monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/12bf2275-4bbc-425e-8f5d-687bff20c608/IMG_3420.JPG Blog - Pictures and AI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/6cde84e9-6690-4bd1-8bdf-1ec07f71deb9/IMG_3423.JPG Blog - Pictures and AI https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/restock-coming-soon monthly 0.5 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/90916301-dd53-47e0-bcbf-aa4d6e97a310/69E68C26-ECEB-45C4-B9E8-49A8F2040E5C.jpg Blog - Restock coming soon! New hollow forms waiting to be - I broke two saw blades and sawed 3 different fingers piercing these shapes!! (Don’t worry, no blood was shed on metal :) https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/nothing-like-summer monthly 0.5 2024-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/8c268df6-71bf-4453-9435-7f0ec59d9bd6/IMG_3369.JPG Blog - Nothing like Summer….. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/083e234e-289d-46b7-989e-9c4166aa609f/IMG_3368.JPG Blog - Nothing like Summer….. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/wedding-rings monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/9ec56e92-4b83-40ae-9c01-05c1e96125b6/Mimsong-ring.gif Blog - Wedding Rings 14kt yellow gold incorporating some old sentimental gold allowed with new gold, and re-use of diamonds (again, from sentimental family jewellery). The quality of the stones was amazing, and the new design really highlights them, and will endure for ages! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/a1766b3c-ad1c-49d5-94b1-7e51e1418f45/Shawn-ring.gif Blog - Wedding Rings The groom wanted a sand cast ring in sterling silver, set with this large diamond, and smaller diamonds flush set into the band, for an extra blingy (but subtle) sparkle! The silver was new, but like the bride’s rings, the stones were all re-used from sentimental family jewellery. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/nz4ncgkr2vzent46lyw2yzmadn7exy monthly 0.5 2024-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/89d272b8-6ced-487f-9978-076137c9aaea/IMG_3352.JPG Blog - Something’s Still Cooking - Make it stand out So, I’ve made a start on the second metal elements I’m going to use - these will eventually be some of what I call my “L units”, inspired by lymphocytes, the “smart cells” of the immune system. When they’re in their nascent or naive state, lymphocytes are almost all nucleus with very little cytoplasm. So, I like to texture the surface of the discs before I dome them, and then attach them to a backplate. For this project, I won’t use all the units here, but I like to make extras so I can do other things with them (economies of scale!). I also decided that I wanted to use several different sizes, to go along with the variation in size I used for the “M” units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ce68a03b-7ce4-4ad6-88b5-1d73ca1ffe09/IMG_3354.JPG Blog - Something’s Still Cooking These guys have progressed a little - I’ve cleaned them up and done a preliminary polish on them - you can see that they’re slightly domed much better now. Normally I’d add a backplate so I could stuff some colourful felt in those cutouts, but not this time! They’re going to have colour, but I’m going to use glass enamel instead! Haven’t quite decided what colours, but the biggest one will definitely be blue! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/somethings-cooking monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/7a1850bc-1cf1-489f-9704-acecc65a2058/new-bits.gif Blog - Something’s Cooking! I’ve been doing alot of custom work recently, so this week I’ve been working on something for myself. I collected some bits and bobs ages ago, and they’ve been sitting in a bag, along with my half-baked design for what to do with them. So, I made a start. The design is still pretty half-baked, but it’s moving in a good direction! Next up, some enameling, I think. Any suggestions for colours? https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/1zoya63lovzdd030plwpxte7717g8z monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/4104a1fb-5f73-404c-9b28-8d23b525d1fc/M-pendants-on-backgroun.gif Blog - Summertime - Shows A selection of my M pendants on postcards by Lamellopodium Art - I love using them as backgrounds :) https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/t3tkdbyowvebh0kv3xrsmidi9c8n48 monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2e30c905-8e2b-416c-a9ac-fcabadef36bc/IMG_3228.JPG Blog - Fun with embroidery I didn’t get much farther than this the second day - see all those sequins? A good number of them get sewn into an element that I have to applique to the main piece - I started one, decided I didn’t like my technique execution, so I started the second one, which is better but not perfect. Now I have to go back and re-do the first one so they match! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/4bcc163c-2a53-4549-bddf-7c57b9a87c02/IMG_3218.JPG Blog - Fun with embroidery - Make it stand out Even just getting ready to start, was a bit time consuming, but so cool! We used a silk panel with a cotton canvas support underneath. Then you have to attach it the frame with two different techniques. It was ready to go when it felt as tight as a drum top!! This is to provide more stable support than an embroidery hoop, and once I started working with it, I could see the necessity - you really have to be firm with some of the materials we used!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/9d1b52d3-fdb8-4bf4-84c4-74bf368a4a24/IMG_3223.JPG Blog - Fun with embroidery First element started! Just the edging to go. I really enjoyed this one, and to be honest, it’s probably the one that has turned out the best so far! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/575a1df5-8eb6-4a3b-bf61-1e860d6cd75f/IMG_3204.JPG Blog - Fun with embroidery - Make it stand out This roughly what I’m eventually aiming for - we’ll see how close I manage! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/l0nqdadmnjjn06e7sn61wzzkfz7jbj monthly 0.5 2024-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/43964538-cc40-495a-9f8d-4ba4240e0d92/D_kiltlining.jpg Blog - Joy in the twirl. MacKay Ancient - how cool is that lining? It’s such a lovely pop of colour, and has special meaning for its owner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/e6e3c48a-a1b8-4506-a76e-770c9f669778/D_pleat.jpg Blog - Joy in the twirl. - Make it stand out Pleat - o -Rama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ce939c09-9d47-4104-95ae-2922ccbc088f/D_kiltaction.jpg Blog - Joy in the twirl. Happy Kilt Action! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/o1dwpnoaig7drjhthuksywg9l43bxp monthly 0.5 2024-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3451a4a2-9e96-48ca-902c-6a7c81730c5a/wax_sapphire.jpg Blog - Remodeling can be fun! - M# hand carved wax models for the earrings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d0fa94cb-91d6-49b1-bd46-4925a2cba761/Sapphire-mounts.jpg Blog - Remodeling can be fun! Earrings finished, ready for stone setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/8cfd7adf-064a-478c-b50a-d638b1093146/sapphire-finished.jpg Blog - Remodeling can be fun! They look even better in person! They’re cute little earrings, with a bit of bling. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/what-is-this monthly 0.5 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1b9a3fb6-6bf6-40d3-8676-ebe22d663fce/IMG_3013.JPG Blog - What is this? Are you asking yourself what is this? https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/remodeled-jewellery-part-ii monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/132be593-0a28-455d-882a-22da3f2735c8/sapphire-brooch.jpg Blog - Remodeled Jewellery Part II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/477423bf-aff0-4775-a344-f44bd56debc8/remodeled-brooch.jpg Blog - Remodeled Jewellery Part II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/sometimes-you-have-to-make-time-for-you monthly 0.5 2024-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1716397099846-4NWILQKD0Z762OAFA7EK/IMG_2963.JPG Blog - Sometimes you have to make time for you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1716397102483-J2ASHCNBM2GV4B15ODZF/IMG_2964.JPG Blog - Sometimes you have to make time for you https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/cells-cells-cells monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/e8d18fcd-d26b-426d-80e6-92c0eb57e343/cells+III.jpg Blog - Cells, cells, cells I’ve been working on making more of these teeny-tiny wax blood cell clusters- keep an eye out for the new jewellery I’m excited to make with them! Including something for myself (for once!). Fancy something of your very own? Email me, and ask me about it! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/l6upyq9r37fu6wlg6ozh306204fc31 monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/fce469b0-be37-4599-81da-1a7906d729ad/new-ring-2.jpg Blog - New Ring - Help me name it! Here’s how it looks on my finger - don’t you want to see it gracing yours?? ;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3834f8e8-09dc-4830-9a8a-903812a16c61/new-ring-1.jpg Blog - New Ring - Help me name it! I love the hexagonal shape of the sapphire, even though the star is not very discernible with ths kind of cut, and I think it looks amazing with the colour of the rose gold! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/networks-immunity-and-vaccination-oh-my monthly 0.5 2024-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2e2cbb27-592a-4a0b-8dc0-0a59bfecd87c/science+rendezvous.png Blog - Networks, Immunity, and Vaccination, oh my! You might already know about this, but if not, Science Rendezvous is a fun, familty-friendly day out with lots of STEAM-related activities and exhibitions, including a Science Fair, a Science Chase (a science experiment obstacle course, how cool is that), something called SR Hacks (a coding and engineering competition), and, of course, the SciArt Gallery - which is where you'll find me! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-design monthly 0.5 2024-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/073d85b8-9767-477a-bdce-b0c854011d2f/pearl-rings.jpg Blog - New Rings are almost here! - Stacking Pearl Rings I’m a bit obsessed with stacking rings - I think it relates to my love of all things Wendy Ramshaw (I’ve written about here before, you can follow the link to find out more about this iconic British woman goldsmith). This is my latest iteration of elegant stacking rings in sterling silver - with pearl. You can see some of these in person at the Craft Ontario Shop, but I’ve been working on some new ones that are coming to Jewel Envy soon! In the spirit of waste not, want not, I use the cutouts from my M cells to form the pearl cups on the rings, so I like to think of them as my “nuclei rings” :). It’s a little secret story that you don’t know about unless you know about it! Yes, it makes my little geeky science heart happy! And each one is different from the next one! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/gone-fishin monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/49b247e8-10d8-47f9-9735-703adc7c83f9/IMG_2866.JPG Blog - Gone Fishin’……. Catching the ladies doing their stuff on the ice! Watching four simultaneous games is challenging, but there were some really amazing shots. I’m always so inspired watching good curling! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/a3f56b7e-1426-4260-81a6-71b25c769f32/IMG_2868.JPG Blog - Gone Fishin’……. Me and my bestie on the bus to Sprucedale- with Carolanne Graham, quilter extraordinaire photo bombing in the background! (I’m such a Toronto-ite, I had to look up where we were going as we were leaving Toronto! Turns out it’s a lovely place:). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1a445829-874e-4ed3-8246-8c3679f3340f/IMG_2871.JPG Blog - Gone Fishin’……. Carolina doing her thing at the Artist Project. I saw so many other inspiring artists when I was there, but I was too busy experiencing them to document anything! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/pwl8op4xf1iew99bz4uf9cz9tmxhci monthly 0.5 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d7877cbb-81a7-4652-8728-4ccbc595ee7f/IMG_2774.JPG Blog - Kilt-a-Palooza Moving on to finishing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3aefd8ce-c4d3-4885-92a8-36b94fec0ebb/IMG_2766.JPG Blog - Kilt-a-Palooza Kilt love! Or exhaustion, take your pick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/bb792bea-5700-43c7-8321-2baa167e1ba7/IMG_2746.jpg Blog - Kilt-a-Palooza Working on setting up the kilts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/101c00d3-de2b-4e31-91ea-748b4b1f67c2/IMG_2756.jpg Blog - Kilt-a-Palooza Working away on the pleats! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/yellow-gold-brooch-to-white-gold-bling monthly 0.5 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2be9a725-63b7-44ff-ae83-2316b8b811e0/final-ring-2.jpg Blog - Yellow gold brooch to White Gold Bling! - Finished Ring - Side view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/9022400f-f138-4dfc-b174-db871b471627/sapphire-process-2.jpg Blog - Yellow gold brooch to White Gold Bling! - Trying out the wax some more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b1a8ef0e-fb46-4d1e-826f-c4bdba1e21a8/sapphire-ring-process-5.jpg Blog - Yellow gold brooch to White Gold Bling! - Finished ring before setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/6766944c-6d06-479c-8cce-322f055555d0/sapphire-process.jpg Blog - Yellow gold brooch to White Gold Bling! - trying out a wax element trying out a wax element with the diamonds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d6ef59df-43bf-48da-ac97-10948cb21878/ring-final-1.jpg Blog - Yellow gold brooch to White Gold Bling! - Finished Ring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/132be593-0a28-455d-882a-22da3f2735c8/sapphire-brooch.jpg Blog - Yellow gold brooch to White Gold Bling! - Original brooch Original yellow gold brooch with sapphire and diamond cluster. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/learn-to-make-your-own-kilt monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ff10c199-0053-4c06-9623-9fd6024b3f52/image1+%281%29.jpeg Blog - Learn to make your own kilt! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/january-is-garnets-month monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/0ac01de3-ef48-4572-a281-5231ea9703e6/IMG_2655.JPG Blog - January is garnets month! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-custom-t-bar-pendant monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/0635f114-49ef-4a34-8a4f-038aa0de7b54/IMG_2622.JPG Blog - New custom T bar pendant - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/kilt-and-jewellery-crossover monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/706316a9-be45-41e1-b279-d4fdd035206c/kilt-outfit.jpg Blog - Kilt and jewellery crossover! - Make it stand out Since the client hadn’t worn full dress before, we had a bit of a fashion show before he departed (yes, I work at home!). He looks pretty spiffy in all the trimmings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/db3abb55-bad9-42d2-9f20-17e04f0eef06/mckay-fly-plaid-and-flashes.jpg Blog - Kilt and jewellery crossover! - Make it stand out The MacKay Modern tartan, with garter flashes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/160ada0c-f995-4b8b-9725-e3f36442ac1e/fly-plaid-and-kilt-pin.jpg Blog - Kilt and jewellery crossover! - Make it stand out Sterling silver fly plaid brooch and kilt pin. These were both based on the clan crest, which features an upheld dagger, with the motto “with a strong fist” and the kilt pin was don'e deliberately to match the fly plaid brooch. Both have been subtly oxidised in selected locations to highlight the texture and levels in both pieces. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/happy-new-year monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/5254be5e-cd4c-497d-91ee-8687ec70ccf0/NYE.jpg Blog - Happy New Year! - Make it stand out CC use from https://www.flickr.com/photos/30478819@N08/47979694332 https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/not-this-week monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d65ff14b-1d78-4078-b151-2067a2097e21/RCC_06.jpg Blog - Not this week........ - Make it stand out Sterling silver M pendants with needled felt. I’m still obsessed with these forms, so expect to see more of them in the future!! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/its-the-season monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b389fcbd-9e96-41f7-b0de-26a62a79ddb8/unnamed.jpg Blog - It's the Season! Come be festive with me! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/90ddc9fa-98ff-4447-9aed-ec75f414e4c9/IMG_2568.jpg Blog - It's the Season! Come be festive with me! Proof of Christmas in my heart this December :) https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/exciting-pop-up-makers-market monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b6183525-fd26-4847-9e1c-6eb5f914be62/F6A431A2-0916-4534-B39B-E161A051BDF5.jpg Blog - Exciting pop up Maker's Market! - Make it stand out :Sterling silver, hammered texture with high cut lapis lazuli beads, pendant and earrings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/5c44a10c-85ea-4972-8e61-24d399f34485/logo_new_sm.jpg Blog - Exciting pop up Maker's Market! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/i-made-a-thing-with-a-friend monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/08c7545a-e2ef-4720-b2f0-8c997d79ad10/IMG_2176.jpg Blog - I made a thing-- with a friend! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ce04f432-385c-4285-852d-5d906b0054d4/brooches+i.jpg Blog - I made a thing-- with a friend! - Make it stand out Macrophage/monocyte infected with fluorescent bacteria, B cells and their antibodies (which can be secreted from the cell, T cells with their unique receptors, Blood cells(Left bottom, left top, right top, right bottom). The brooches are 5cm in diameter. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/wondering-what-im-getting-up-to monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/66e082f8-237e-4d58-a77d-3f42401e9113/download.png Blog - Wondering what I'm getting up to? - Make it stand out MacKay Clan crest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b6badb4f-d840-4156-9636-c5daf8ac5496/MacKay.jpg Blog - Wondering what I'm getting up to? MacKay Modern tartan https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/shop-page-update-have-a-look-for-great-holiday-gifts monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1697033398672-I3AVETCKAS9CHWC9NVO4/Scale.jpg Blog - Shop page update-have a look for great holiday gifts! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/i-love-a-good-story monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b1836b97-d319-4d97-88b7-80c8093caf05/Jaye%27s-ring.jpg Blog - I love a good story! Here’s a closer view, there are some small diamonds nestled into the leaves at the sides! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/995150d5-de20-4db1-bbf8-73f4219966ef/IMG_2118.JPG Blog - I love a good story! We settled eventually on a design of a Faerie Leaf Crown, of oak and ivy leaves— this totally suits the client’s pagan sensibitilites! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/410fbbe0-787b-40c1-a807-5e21ba7391ca/IMG_2152.JPG Blog - I love a good story! Here they are, fresh out of the casting flask! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3fc2bc02-bd3e-4a59-aa19-8d5abdd5b274/IMG_2429.jpg Blog - I love a good story! Here it is on her finger :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/21904a6d-7f95-44c2-a756-733fc543b4e3/IMG_2119.JPG Blog - I love a good story! All the rings that contributed old gold to the new ring! It was a bit of a mishmash of different karat weights! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/surface-finishes-a-short-guide monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/a33b4cb1-7309-42b9-a5fb-f2e7cac76adb/Robin_CassadyCain_01.jpg Blog - Surface finishes- a short guide - Matte finish on my spillage ring If you look closely, you can see the difference between the shine on the inside surface of the ring, and the matte finish of the surface of the ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/f57c1440-b03b-4aee-b6e2-ee5be50ed8c5/stem-cell-pendant.jpg Blog - Surface finishes- a short guide - Mirror Polish on the Stem Cell pendant I love the high polish on these pieces, particularly with the felt in the “nuclei” of the “cells” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/fc0049ea-9dcc-4171-a688-676245086841/small-M-teal.jpg Blog - Surface finishes- a short guide - Oxidation and the M pendant I love the contrast between the dark silver surface and the teal felt. The darkened surface really helps the colour of the felt pop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2d229138-9e80-4bee-bf12-31171012d164/RBC-earrings-hoops.jpg Blog - Surface finishes- a short guide - Sandblasting on RBC half hoop earrings Sandblasting gives an almost sparkle to the surface of these earrings, giving them a different look to many other pieces. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/living-room-show-sale-this-saturday monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/140b59af-8a90-4459-b5de-7bdb4a478d7a/Scale.jpg Blog - Living Room Show + Sale this Saturday! - Make it stand out New Red Blood Cell series of jewellery: Red Blood cells are vital for life. Did you know that in humans they don't have a nucleus? This means that they don't have DNA, and gives them their characteristic "donut" shape. These light, contemporary interpretations of flowing blood cells are cast in sterling silver, and finished by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/9e111420-c6c4-4a1c-9387-c03b859c46e1/63CEBEFA-EE88-444F-84F9-B2A01168BC08.jpg Blog - Living Room Show + Sale this Saturday! - Make it stand out Here’s a teaser — if you want to see what I’ve done with all the little panels I’ve been working on recently, come out on Saturday and see the finished items! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/focus-on-stem-cells monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d0f49a0d-7d93-47e6-b8cd-abebf1262f00/A5EAF91C-1DC2-4A69-9AEF-10A6C108DFAA.jpg Blog - Focus on Stem Cells - Collaboration piece Wax model of stem cell ball https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/669e9ee2-5bbd-4176-8aaf-8bbb50fa4915/stem+cell.jpg Blog - Focus on Stem Cells - Collaboration piece Finished pendant, sterling silver with needled blue felt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/8a4361c3-131e-4d02-9183-0090d27ffab8/IMG_3293.JPG Blog - Focus on Stem Cells - Collaboration piece A hint of the first piece I made in 2019, alongside the microscopic image of a stained ball of ES cells. The blue staining is a nuclear (DNA) stain that fluoresces blue under the right wavelength of light! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/visit-dundas-see-one-of-my-pieces-in-person monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1b561a7c-6999-4441-9180-c70f5d989878/RCC_05.jpg Blog - Visit Dundas, see one of my pieces in person! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-retail-outlet monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/42d34455-ceda-452d-b36b-34dab9e5fbae/RCC_ring2.jpg Blog - New Retail Outlet!! This is just one of the pieces by me that you’ll find in the Craft Ontario shop! I call them my Misfits of Science pearl ring. With its classic pearl, and whimsical cup, it’s a great stacking ring that will stand out. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/have-you-ever-wanted-to-learn-to-make-a-kilt monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/c30cbd17-73a2-4f8b-a6e2-8903412db753/RobinCC_Process1.jpg Blog - Have you ever wanted to learn to make a kilt? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/art-science-and-a-day-out-this-saturday-at-science-rendezvous monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/0266433b-1342-4201-aa2e-40bbf0a1e63a/cropped-logo_ScienceRendezvous2023.png Blog - Art, Science and a day out this Saturday at Science Rendezvous - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/zx6cwafohy8zhwpptv523wf4xz2o02 monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2b05ed61-598a-452c-8920-6dc4e09f1083/triple+pearl+necklace.jpg Blog - Treat yourself with this special opportunity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/39928e94-1bd7-493b-acf6-df4e39df5141/amethyst.jpg Blog - Treat yourself with this special opportunity - Amethyst and sterling silver necklace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d731f4d3-5a12-4477-b4e0-b99d6ce572bc/citrine.jpg Blog - Treat yourself with this special opportunity - Citrine and sterling silver pendant on a snake chain https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-profile-on-the-node monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/7e8d3620-65f7-4e8d-a0ed-19615cc5d5d2/TheNode_RGB_AW.png Blog - New Profile on The Node. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/breaking-news monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d65ff14b-1d78-4078-b151-2067a2097e21/RCC_06.jpg Blog - Breaking News..... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/sketchbook-challenge monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/a6df7d3c-f2ac-48b9-b5de-ec29635f87e2/IMG_1898.JPG Blog - Sketchbook challenge! Random assortment of stuff! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/4bf9d461-9af5-461a-8058-a2f0848d9282/IMG_1907.JPG Blog - Sketchbook challenge! Today’s attempt with some watercolours. I’ve been enamored of the effects of watercolours for years, but I definitely have a ways to go before I really understand how to work them. Kind of like the sky, but we just won’t talk about the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ef7db444-66d4-44ef-a99c-a27ca23b211e/IMG_1906.JPG Blog - Sketchbook challenge! This is what I did the first day—just trying out some fun with different tools https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/estate-ring-re-made-a-stacking-rings monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/afbaf5b6-e67c-473e-a50d-0ba79964736e/IMG_1590.jpg Blog - Estate ring re-made as stacking rings Now it’s 3 rings! And different colour metals! (all 14kt gold) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/500ba67b-6d3d-4eda-802b-c4f5c0352e3f/3217B860-EEA2-4FB9-BC6E-3F4BE980F76B.jpg Blog - Estate ring re-made as stacking rings See! Suddenly it’s two rings :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/e735a600-603b-416e-b785-fbe157384580/diamondring.jpg Blog - Estate ring re-made as stacking rings It started with this ring—my client acquired it from an estate sale (and believe me, they got a deal on it, compared to if they’d bought the diamonds and gold new). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d9629a77-ee5a-4f95-a6c0-ba1bed4bfff1/IMG_1892.jpg Blog - Estate ring re-made as stacking rings And…here’s the 3 finished rings, in one of any number of combinations! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/making-a-statement-sapphire-and-diamonds monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/644aa8aa-6ceb-4b76-b5b8-f1f0b2d29ef5/68193069081__6709BADE-6D5B-47D7-ADC3-75B0B9B95AB6.jpg Blog - Making a statement- Sapphire and Diamonds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/slow-sewing-creating-a-quilted-vest monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b4e43f03-d333-4da8-93fb-12859e4e25d6/63FFEF5D-C177-494A-AD84-77D974625A74.jpg Blog - Slow sewing- Creating a quilted vest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/87cefd81-f1c6-4f27-86e0-28e3436f5ade/F0148399-8714-436D-A25B-5E13679D6F48.jpg Blog - Slow sewing- Creating a quilted vest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/830ca997-b0d5-4c32-a472-b8ec888a4c17/IMG_0359.JPG Blog - Slow sewing- Creating a quilted vest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/f6051c8c-e844-4e00-beb4-489560434411/IMG_0418.JPG Blog - Slow sewing- Creating a quilted vest - Make it stand out I improv pieced the base for the back and two side fronts, and then appliqued a bunch of my signature cell shapes on the back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3abce761-089e-497c-a070-a481ae49c68c/DBBE9BCC-7535-42B0-A5FD-6617B8F94E74.jpg Blog - Slow sewing- Creating a quilted vest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/make-a-statement-how-i-helped-to-bring-vision-to-reality-in-earring-form monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/cc472261-8c58-4954-a755-22f267b3f370/quick-ren.jpg Blog - Make a statement-- How I helped to bring vision to reality in earring form - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2ade31fe-eea1-48ab-ba68-f4653d844caa/IMG_1802.JPG Blog - Make a statement-- How I helped to bring vision to reality in earring form - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/9440542e-014e-451e-8b77-1d43e9ef47e4/68815856877__63FEBC23-6CFE-47D5-A131-C52094AB8A0E.jpg Blog - Make a statement-- How I helped to bring vision to reality in earring form - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2b1b63f0-64a0-4416-8aa9-a89ea9a81b13/IMG_1563.JPG Blog - Make a statement-- How I helped to bring vision to reality in earring form - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/burns-supper monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/7ea11b5d-e8be-4e9a-afaf-4fb79cbf6292/St.Andrew%27sBall2022-458.jpg Blog - Burns Supper! - Make it stand out Featuring the Hamilton hunting tartan, and the MacPherson Ancient Red tartans. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/viva-las-vegas monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/9c524003-504a-469c-8bfa-ef088ce7682c/IMG_1695.JPG Blog - Viva Las Vegas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/fee279d3-689c-482a-9379-bb9bbdb972bb/IMG_1708.JPG Blog - Viva Las Vegas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/5516ee2e-61a2-4f71-9116-d7096ed05c02/IMG_1657.JPG Blog - Viva Las Vegas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/db68a872-4e1a-4c78-ab62-c2c137f59f0a/IMG_1729.JPG Blog - Viva Las Vegas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/6b53afea-f14a-4baa-9549-dad965ce6b6e/IMG_1733.JPG Blog - Viva Las Vegas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d0ab0eb2-7014-4f18-b392-c2af6a9a7613/IMG_1665.JPG Blog - Viva Las Vegas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/is-it-time-for-a-holiday-yet monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b5269c36-42ae-4f4a-9643-8c44625be26e/69258346033__23DE376C-9D98-4E00-A8F5-8622A69187F9.jpg Blog - Is it time for a break yet? - Make it stand out Poorly Kitty in question—Twiglet, aka Piglet, Wiglet, and the brown unmentionable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/341a4fce-2ed6-4ec8-bdd9-dc7ed38949f1/IMG_1783.JPG Blog - Is it time for a break yet? - Make it stand out Twiglet, Pan (my other cat), and I wish you all the best. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/st-andrews-society-and-discount monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/a7f8115d-d8b4-48d2-8bea-f4fd82015cc0/STA.jpeg Blog - St. Andrew's Society, and discount - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/i-got-a-grant monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/c25237e4-a56a-40cf-843d-f019dc008caa/OAC_Logo_RGB.jpg Blog - I got a grant! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/i-saw-i-did-now-its-over-and-on-to-the-next-thing monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/7d2226b9-15d8-45f8-9469-eb7bc82c1d4c/unnamed+%282%29.jpg Blog - I saw, I did, now it's over, and on to the next thing! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/i-love-wedding-kilts monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/6500de10-fc6e-4bf5-aa25-f39de8fd7c98/5C3032B7-1.jpg Blog - I love wedding kilts! The happy couple were awesome and shared this photo with me—it looks great in action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/0a08fc9b-19a2-438e-abb6-00317392ffe3/IMG_1185.JPG Blog - I love wedding kilts! Front view of the finished kilt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/85e3e740-984f-453c-a58e-497f3e5dbe44/IMG_1186.jpg Blog - I love wedding kilts! detail view of all the nice customisation, including the hand-dyed straps and the Century Prints lining by Guicy Guice. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/ill-be-at-the-toronto-outdoor-art-fair-2022 monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b583dbbe-5dbd-4f3b-a1fa-4e50765d93ee/TOAF22002_Marketing_Assets_Artist_Sharekit_Social_Accepted_Artists_G2_ONLINE_INPERSON.jpg Blog - I'll be at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair-2022 Unimaginably excited!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/3f26014e-dcc6-45fa-82c5-91f1d12ef020/IMG_1258.JPG Blog - I'll be at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair-2022 I call these my “Misfits of Science” studs—they’re made from the cutouts of my “macrophage” units, repurposed to make studs. They’ll be available by the one, or in pairs, but they’re all individual, so don’t expect them to match (hence the name!). https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/tumbling-current-exhibition monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/8d76e184-9976-4125-abdf-e7ea85129f1d/CassadyCain_R_02.jpg Blog - Tumbling--Current Exhibition Detailed shot of the fabricated elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/43cab72b-0e5b-4c68-8f3d-f124454b676d/IMG_1050.JPG Blog - Tumbling--Current Exhibition Since I used omega clips at the back, I had to get a bit creative in stabilising the earring in order to set the garnets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/c2fe69af-5f22-401b-9ecf-dc91c7773df7/IMG_0978.JPG Blog - Tumbling--Current Exhibition Wax components mounted, ready to be invested for casting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/cc59ef9d-4b49-4bfb-981a-05685be6f71a/CassadyCain_R_01.jpg Blog - Tumbling--Current Exhibition Introducing Tumbling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b07ffc05-be38-459b-bb8c-91cf0bec7db3/IMG_0973.JPG Blog - Tumbling--Current Exhibition I used a mix of casting and fabrication for this project-wax forms in progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d51ec4bb-58a7-432c-8eb2-ac9840922de2/IMG_1015.JPG Blog - Tumbling--Current Exhibition Some auditioning for final addition of fabricated elements https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/wandering-round-the-orkneys monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1635366887761-168JJ61CO1OHXGGV4XN3/IMG_0164.JPG Blog - Wandering round the Orkneys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1635366891456-Z44E54YHDIHUO0NO5I9Q/IMG_0158.JPG Blog - Wandering round the Orkneys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/94ae70e2-56d7-4cbd-86c9-8c8fd3ca5d57/sheila+Fleet.jpg Blog - Wandering round the Orkneys This is a piece of Sheila’s jewellery that I own. I love the subtle colour gradient in the enamels, and sleek lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/371f565d-7173-4cd2-ac1d-54d90810f104/orkney.jpg Blog - Wandering round the Orkneys Picture from wikipedia https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/creativity-is-hard-to-do monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/8ec6e4cf-7564-4acc-bd4c-50e6491768a3/IMG_0458.JPG Blog - Creativity is hard to do...... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/keeping-up-creativity-and-motivation monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/11e4c044-1f49-4dfe-bc5f-4efcf1712ba9/B4699D51-5CBC-425A-AD4D-589052855D50.jpg Blog - keeping up creativity and motivation And some more views of the quilting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/6428fb57-2bdf-4993-a97b-269f581a958a/0928AC96-3563-4510-BC86-7E6BA02CE888.jpg Blog - keeping up creativity and motivation Full view of the final quilt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/98ae96d4-ab6d-4fff-a458-cb8d281c6ea6/IMG_1068.JPG Blog - keeping up creativity and motivation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/a5cf5df5-195a-46f2-a57a-2cf3b8e4761f/D461C7A6-647B-435D-94C0-70CA4F5F0FE2.jpg Blog - keeping up creativity and motivation Close up of some of the quilting-a mixture of hand quilting/embroidery and free motion quilting (I love carooming around the quilt with my thread!). https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-statement-ring monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/351361f6-2b4a-4180-9dc7-cdd21831b94a/IMG_1011.JPG Blog - New Statement ring random bits of copper and enamel testing, and a small wee disk that gives you an idea of my target piece! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/7f6c2bf0-a161-482b-b20a-b9f0e6264021/IMG_1037.JPG Blog - New Statement ring side on view- you get a good look at the “cells” spilling out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ef409fb0-434b-4ad0-a2a2-b14c3bce4e36/IMG_1018.JPG Blog - New Statement ring In case you were wondering, that’s actually a pretty small paint brush! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/fec22ffd-07f8-4811-ab10-a7af7a3b8fa9/IMG_0711.JPG Blog - New Statement ring base ring pre-finished with its crocheted wire and sea bamboo/pearl hat sitting on top (me, looking for inspiration!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/09fb3585-8689-4caa-8363-cc9f04fd450e/IMG_1036.JPG Blog - New Statement ring side view https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-collaboration-handmade-hand-dyed-kilt-straps monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/65c3bcbd-35a1-472c-845d-329493c1d6ba/IMG_1038.JPG Blog - New Collaboration-- Handmade, hand-dyed kilt straps Strap samples/colours. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/re-stock-of-earrings-and-rings monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/bea9ece8-30ae-4c24-9b03-274ff83ca237/B19B636D-F874-4C46-A98C-1114016F0EB6.jpg Blog - Re-stock of earrings and rings sterling silver stacking rings-I love blue topaz, shown here in swiss blue (bright), and London blue (darker) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/d9c24215-99f5-4440-a388-2aea4e3261f5/564F8448-A884-43F7-AAF5-D0F124E24D15.jpeg Blog - Re-stock of earrings and rings M form asymmetric earrings in the popular oxidised/low volume felt, and brushed silver finish with colours! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/the-eternity-band monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/0ae13fcf-fe8a-4f06-982d-bffe81d763ed/eternity.jpg Blog - The eternity band The finished ring- it looks amazing in sterling silver with the bead set stones. There’s a slight metal bumper on either side to give it a bit more dimension, and to provide some protection to the setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/f511c619-7ccb-4c0d-b007-bf87448b052c/eternity+proc.jpg Blog - The eternity band The band ready to be set with the diamonds and rubies shown— we used a total of about 26 stones! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-sciart-necklace monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629076105906-7V1LFIWF9IM3BD1KMPCH/IMG_0303.JPG Blog - New SciArt Necklace An early stage of construction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629076300019-UV372UVDEEH6MY6KVGB0/ITB+scale.jpg Blog - New SciArt Necklace some sense of the scale, modeled by my lovely colleague Alexis! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629075965219-K9ZRDC1ODLSBT2K2KVCP/ITB+detail.jpg Blog - New SciArt Necklace A closer look at the central pendant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629076150129-ZQM4BVTZO2023I8031ST/D1ACB31B-F11B-4B4D-9D52-D58084D7FB05.jpeg Blog - New SciArt Necklace The final piece: an off-shiny finish on sterling silver, with the central hand-cut hollow form filled with green needled felt and two green tourmaline cabochons. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/recognition-is-always-nice monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/801b7bfd-169c-434e-80ca-24cc877e268f/EAF0901F-253F-4668-ABE2-42E5846350FF.jpg Blog - Recognition is always nice! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/71cc03be-dd29-41d8-a5b6-b184c61f2d92/072B4E2A-FC02-4405-8D55-E1F0DA4DBDEF.jpg Blog - Recognition is always nice! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/giving-old-jewellery-new-life-necklace-to-bangle monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630542735275-5DTP3M9JP1H1CDN9ZFZV/bangle+necklace.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-necklace to bangle - Make it stand out Started from this cool articulated necklace-I had to remove the pins and solder from each and every link in the necklace by sawing through the links before I could make my ingot- it took a loooooooong time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630542688134-8NX4EPBVTGULP78THTNQ/bangle+final.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-necklace to bangle - Make it stand out The final bangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630542995867-W9ZHDMV17WTSEM7TS7K1/bangle+hinge.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-necklace to bangle - Make it stand out Hinge was attached, all that was left was to even up the lengths, put the clasp on it, and finish the metal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630542845831-WE8NSKTUWGKVU1MQZG8J/bangle+forged.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-necklace to bangle - Make it stand out Didn’t manage to take a photo of the individual ingots, but I made two separate ingots, then had to press the metal, and hammer it out before bending them into shape. Each one is pretty thick, so there was lots of banging! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630542947556-HYOF3U3FQG76ZN791HSR/bangle+i.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-necklace to bangle - Make it stand out Preparing the bangle to make a seat for the hinge. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-logo monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b9a5fac7-a6cf-4b5d-a17e-ae8b7c5db03d/Cassady+logo+final+horiz.jpg Blog - New Logo! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/kiltmakingjewellery-crossover monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/ed635223-bb2f-4895-99c9-7082968034b6/IMG_0793.JPG Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! The initial designs weren’t quite right, so we went back and forth a bit, tweaking the design, eventually settling on this one, incorporating the calligraphic monogram, and the rope base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1635364219046-1N95A1MP7TDM1VDY2L87/wreath.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1635364234453-FWUI74E4AI19VVU2LHFP/fly-wax.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1635364245633-56BH9SQ5RMUS5I4OMLBR/in-process.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1635364255766-9XM1Q7PK23FJUTTNQT01/final-brooch.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/84d97fee-d22a-4e44-8806-37f6995df825/clan-crest.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! This is the clan crest for MacKinlay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/43ea1ab6-7278-4ce4-8b30-e3d23c89de28/brooches.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! These were my initial suggestions, incorporating elements of the traditional crest, but combined in a unique way, incorporating some of the elements the groom was particularly enamored of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/2d041afc-accf-40c0-8462-9dfd6042e864/on-the-day.jpg Blog - Kiltmaking / Jewellery Crossover! In fact, they very kindly sent me a picture of it in the wild, so here it is on the day, on a lovely Mackinlay fly plaid! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/fly-plaids monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/b1989712-b917-4290-a9ea-685727fba156/plaid.jpg Blog - Fly Plaid in MacPherson tartan Frequently a fly plaid is a square of fabric with a fringed edge. I like a bit more definition, so I add some pleats in one corner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/4a8bda5a-1d0f-4ac0-b813-672212130490/Neil_Plaid.jpg Blog - Fly Plaid in MacPherson tartan And here it is in action at a recent wedding! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/anatomy-of-highland-dress monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1631323925965-SFYDMRQT60Q1KSYU6MSQ/bagpipes-man-traditionally-costume.jpg Blog - Anatomy of Highland Dress Pipers plaid-notice how long it hangs at the back-it has almost as much cloth as a kilt! Credit: pxfuel.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1631324198380-BCEI660DYMQMX3Q6DK81/Fly_Plaid_Final.jpg Blog - Anatomy of Highland Dress Fly plaid example. Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fly_Plaid_Final.jpg https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/wandering-around-harris-s-lewis-or-how-i-met-a-lot-of-tweed-weavers monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630965591369-92LVUMK1CXY7OEAOZRFT/IMG_1687.JPG Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630965601162-480XONA902A6GFNUBQ4J/IMG_1715.JPG Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630966316228-UVVW96J1ETDS8RDKTP8U/IMG_0719.JPG Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers some tweed samples I picked up on Harris, as well as the iconic labels that you get with them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630964707087-8PQCLSUGNX2DYNOGR1B7/IMG_1608.JPG Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630964715631-LXJJ2Q9RZZ0UUHIDZ4NJ/IMG_1625.JPG Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630964728730-FH9C9VWF1TIMIAIWKWZ9/IMG_1643.JPG Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630964923034-NRQXKRQGFZXX1DGA8P9F/IMG_1660a.jpg Blog - Wandering around Harris and Lewis, or how I met a lot of tweed weavers https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/inspiring-artists-wendy-ramshaw monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630962164771-VZ1XUE51OBJGZVMMBJAZ/wendy.jpg Blog - Inspiring Artists- Wendy Ramshaw - Make it stand out Photo from: https://www.amandamansell.com/blogs/news/celebrating-women https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630963026434-P6DV2MN2GVU9FNKAMAE3/wrrings+ii.jpg Blog - Inspiring Artists- Wendy Ramshaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630963035906-I1PPWZ0FL1EK4RTAOP86/wrrings+iii.jpg Blog - Inspiring Artists- Wendy Ramshaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630963113712-EGOSNMTSAVXI1LWY6G0A/wrrings+i.jpg Blog - Inspiring Artists- Wendy Ramshaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630963491146-94X2WBVFL1PCHR0GKO6W/stacking-rings.jpg Blog - Inspiring Artists- Wendy Ramshaw My version of the ring stack- hammer-textured band, offset gemstone bands and a textured L form ring. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/starting-over monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630544731245-TFE40KP4NRCO6F7L1OCB/cam.jpg Blog - Starting Over Oh the tales I could tell you about punting on the Cam! I still miss it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630544790271-30RZAPYIZ769GC0YU19B/borough+market.jpg Blog - Starting Over Borough Market in London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630545087097-J5V7AW53VN855T0OCOFA/street.jpg Blog - Starting Over Street festivals in Toronto- it was awesome experiencing them again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630544614831-R7TOZVKOO5I1THEZRNZC/cam+ii.jpg Blog - Starting Over I did a bit of a nostalgic tour before I left the UK, this is the first place I lived in Cambridge. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/new-custom-engagement-ring monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629069860008-TMP5UC39QJAGDUTIH5NY/Adrian-sketch.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out Rendering of the ring design in two different metal arrangements, and a test cutout for the Scottish thistles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629070280824-GYUU19FUMISY33A6SZ8K/process-b.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out The ring is all put together-just the finishing left! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630544010700-51JE1DM9RD0MH8H5998N/Cosmin+and+ring.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out Doesn’t it look fabulous on the recipient’s hand??? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1630543870280-8GCIBKEXL4MA8SWP8O6G/adrian%27s-ring.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629070177571-2N4J5MNY6S568XY9Y2LW/processa.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out The white band is mostly put together, and it’s the start of the yellow gold inlay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629070085233-4LM723YHJDDCCMD7SXMA/wax.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out I decided to cast the white gold components in 3 parts: the main band, the outer band and the bezel setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629070238884-AU3PRFHSGHJWKISIHKVX/process.jpg Blog - New Custom Engagement Ring - Make it stand out Cast components before clean up https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/giving-old-jewellery-new-life-earrings monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629729794106-3BSJD3SY49J9K4CMTZ10/white+pearl.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-Earrings Similarly, these grey pearls and white studs set into slighly more pronounced cups give this combination an elegant and timeless look. Also set in white gold with omega clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629729498425-TN9Y5Z0W5X7ISPR7HVGL/purple-pearls.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-Earrings These peacock pearls and amethyst studs combined to create a lovely purple combination of stone/pearls in white gold with omega clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629729467626-DL5RW2M4FI0PIN9ZQXTK/pearl_garnet.jpg Blog - Giving old jewellery new life-Earrings These pearl and garnet earrings had quite dated look, and they were okay in yellow gold, but not in the client’s taste. I took the earrings apart, recycled the yellow gold as a credit against the order, and remade the earrings in white gold, with a new and pleasing arrangement. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/how-i-became-a-kiltmaker monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629730526071-TJ1AS4N7LAKZXQ73M9W8/Immunity+2.jpg Blog - How I became a kiltmaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629730529778-LQMSTOWOPX1ISHST3JKS/Immunity+I.jpg Blog - How I became a kiltmaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629730968121-VJS61A5RB6G6WQJC601Y/IMG_0204.JPG Blog - How I became a kiltmaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629730983947-83OMT3GZHJC0A7T1TQL5/IMG_1876.JPG Blog - How I became a kiltmaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629731049691-9TO7YJYZLN1NH6GGF72F/IMG_1208.JPG Blog - How I became a kiltmaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1629731108529-SJC0XFK5QA752TNAQ3ZN/military.jpg Blog - How I became a kiltmaker https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/toronto-outdoor-art-fair-60-years monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624033877214-1RRASACGJ23JO4YOXKNK/FC25D285-D325-4D32-B298-A6A3358F4918.jpg Blog - Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 60 years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624033585724-90XXENOOYYUM0JN5LQSO/me%21.jpg Blog - Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 60 years Me, looking excited, you just can’t tell, because I’m wearing a mask :). Actually, it’s from a while ago, as I found out in April, but I was very excited the day I found out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624034136730-KWNB8KJRQSVRI8335VBI/TOAF_Animation_Info_TOAF210003_MarketingAssets_Instagram_2.jpg Blog - Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 60 years I hope you’ll join us for this legacy event! Engage with artists, browse curated collections, enjoy art talks, studio tours, and buy art from 400+ juried artists at TOAF.ca https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/small-business-big-picture monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1606585506803-DLNW7Q0AXRJYG2LHYGBG/IMG_0135.jpg Blog - Small business, big picture Overnight, participating stores and businesses down Roncevalles were papered with these kraft paper “For Lease” signs. Come mid-day, they were taken down and replaced with positive slogans like “Your support is never for lease” “Give Roncy a new lease on life” and “Our love in not for lease” https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/old-jewellery-new-jewellery monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1605972846411-IRIZVOXNO59FMONLQRED/earrings.jpg Blog - Old jewellery, new jewellery Here, I removed the side stones (so the central stone can be used somewhere else!), and remade them into these sweet, delicate earrings, also in 14k white gold. The gold from the ring was reclaimed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1605972821349-545BKWJRHI29MSFCWBKH/pendant-composite.jpg Blog - Old jewellery, new jewellery I removed the central stone from the ring, and made it into a new bezel set floating pendant in 14k white gold. It looks stunning! The rest of the stones will go to be used in other pieces, and the gold was recycled in another piece as well! https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/construction-of-a-new-piece monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760621616-NBR9RUCIRYRWBJ25PJVR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Construction of a New Piece starting to put the elements together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760447600-JF2QJM7R2W893A76E8UG/necklace.jpg Blog - Construction of a New Piece Oxidised sterling silver, 10k yellow gold, blue topaz and sapphire necklace with roller printed elements and two-tone blue needled felt. This necklace is very kinetic, and hangs about 19" long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760697350-7AY4K2GBZ5BF6QFZLGUF/process5.jpg Blog - Construction of a New Piece Just the finishing to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760859612-P1UQI8OUSR5Z26B3H5JX/IVD+overview.jpg Blog - Construction of a New Piece The final piece and an impression of the scale. The two main elements are made of sterling silver, with sapphire cabochons, roller printed elements, seed freshwater pearl beads, and deep blue needled felt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760896399-UTMF5AEXDNPTZFVJJXTZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Construction of a New Piece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760665788-CKPKKB2I10GYB45T4Z38/process-4.jpg Blog - Construction of a New Piece One down, one that needs alot of laser welding to get it together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604760587072-VVMG2DFW1ED89SJJ1UDW/process-1.jpg Blog - Construction of a New Piece Some pictures of the necklace in process https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/1qveslnpse29w2n6kb4ddwf9ux3lpm monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604361439635-AU6ER2AUEHP83020OHKK/blood+smear.jpg Blog - Covid, Immunology and Jewellery A blood smear stained with two dyes, the light red cells are, not surprisingly, red blood cells (with their characteristic “donut” appearance). The violet and purple cells are cells of the immune system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604362384831-HX82CN6NNT829WGENFN5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Covid, Immunology and Jewellery Window with “M” series jewellery (The M stands for macrophage) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604361202665-YO950MM4RD7DPT8O6YSX/cells.jpg Blog - Covid, Immunology and Jewellery Different kinds of immune cells https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604362328307-GTW9BB2RT3D5T2I77OUZ/window1.jpg Blog - Covid, Immunology and Jewellery Window with “L” series jewellery (The “L” stands for lymphocyte) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604362359834-SQOOORQEJ9QG93V8XQTL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Covid, Immunology and Jewellery Centre piece: “Defense of Life” combines both “M” and “L” units. Made out of sterling silver with a central 10kt yellow gold ring with rubies and an orange sapphire, and orange and red needle felt, this piece was originally designed to be an exhibition piece. Many of my other pieces are composed of elements that make up this special showpiece. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/n0l93qw2xl355bzjh8ve5tp9072jlc monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604360522326-MAW37QB04NNJH2ZIRRWI/IMG_4493.JPG Blog - The Hand Medal Project Working on finishing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604360372777-TXNQRLLGASZHC414ZDM8/IMG_0060+%281%29.jpg Blog - The Hand Medal Project Some finished medals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1604360474429-63PX4KQFOC71VPINTUGY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Hand Medal Project Cutting out in copper https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/inspiration monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1590526970506-2SR3CTRHA22U3FXBN50P/sagrada-familia-barcelona-spain-architecture.jpg Blog - Re-learning Toronto, and finding inspiration in architecture - La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-qksky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1590527182401-QVWVFVB54J7HD070YQ45/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Re-learning Toronto, and finding inspiration in architecture - Musee D’Orsay, Paris https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MuseeOrsay_20070324.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1590527231654-48IK3ZOF7CQMR38FDLQZ/Crow-stepped_gable%2C_Crail_-_geograph.org.uk_-_950435.jpg Blog - Re-learning Toronto, and finding inspiration in architecture - Crow-stepped Gable, Scotland https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crow-stepped_gable,_Crail_-_geograph.org.uk_-_950435.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1590527100924-CV5ET0KXZCONYQ7RPPKT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Re-learning Toronto, and finding inspiration in architecture - Casa Battlo, Barcelona https://www.flickr.com/photos/54771565@N03/43396063012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1590527309487-IY9JPXU558U7K4H4WNGC/collage.jpg Blog - Re-learning Toronto, and finding inspiration in architecture https://www.houseofcassady.ca/blog/the-earring-show-2020 monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1588773816845-0ZUG2GWIHO24DD0PEHQJ/IMG_4151.JPG Blog - The Earring Show 2020 Part of my professional development this year is to apply to exhibitions (where and when I can!). I had put in an application in early March to the Craft Council BC to participate in their annual Earring Show exhibition. To my delight, I was accepted! Of course, it was supposed to be a physical exhibit, which is not now happening. But the Council was very proactive, and they’ve managed to organise an exciting virtual event on Zoom and Facebook ths Satuday, May 9th, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1588772440513-QR0RVE9YXO8DUZ5T0NWV/IMG_0058.jpg Blog - The Earring Show 2020 It’s a tough time for all of us, but attending (and telling your friends about it!) the event is a good way to support artists and local business-and who knows, you might find something you love in the exhibition (everything will be available for sale from the day of the exhibition). These are my earrings that are featured in the exhibition-They’re my Asymmetric M form earrings. Made out of sterling silver and needle felt (I love the pop of colour and the contrasting texture the felt pad gives these pieces!), they’re one of a kind (although I do small production of this design), and because of the construction, they’re very light to wear, but still make a statement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1588774374835-PXBDREQATRT1F6QES1AT/AsymMearrings.jpg Blog - The Earring Show 2020 This is another version of my earrings. These are inspired by the macrophage/monocyte cell of the immune system (yes, I am a science geek!). When they are stained, they have cool nucleus shapes, which inspire the cutouts I make in my pieces. Although I reproduce this design, each pair of earrings are one-of-a-kind, as I handcut the domes using one-use hand-drawn templates, the elements are placed slightly differently on the curved wires, the felt inserts are available indifferent colours, and the earrings are available in different finishes. They retail for $180 (CAD) + HST. Fancy a pair? 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Sterling silver and 9 kt red gold with oval opal triplets and round sapphires. I loved the beaches of Harris (isle in the outer Hebrides) when I visited. These are inspired by the seaweed and sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624024790704-XSUXBYWIAW267L7AGPP7/custom-cabochon.jpg Custom work - Custom stone pendant (Copy) Custom stone pendant Created in sterling silver, the cutout was inspired by the client’s stone (known as Dinosaur Bone). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624240142104-MGCD6SSJQTI5WU28BS1Q/Custom_Canizares.jpg Custom work - Custom cast white gold ring (Copy) Custom cast white gold ring 14kt white gold, tourmaline and diamond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624240324444-TXOXQ2BZFL446YZAJNPC/custom_moonstone.jpg Custom work - custom sterling silver and moonstone ring (Copy) custom sterling silver and moonstone ring sterling silver and moonstone ring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1633132570714-XP2ME75DFLDRSUQ4MZPJ/image-asset.jpeg Custom work - Custom Fly Plaid Brooch (Copy) Custom Fly Plaid Brooch Sterling silver Fly Plaid Brooch, partially carved and cast, and partially fabricated, based on the MacKinlay clan crest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1633133155098-UTP3U2G2FVBIRLVNEP78/image-asset.jpeg Custom work - Custom Engagement ring (Copy) Custom Engagement ring Custom engagement ring (men’s) 14kt white gold with 14kt yellow gold inlay and bezel - set tourmaline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1695049055043-CB6P60X9XNBHFWDDWICV/lotus.jpg Custom work - Custom 10kt gold and ruby pendant (Copy) Custom 10kt gold and ruby pendant A special birthday present, a hand carved lotus, cast in 10kt yellow gold, set with a round faceted ruby. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/mseries daily 0.75 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025854662-TJV3EZBQNU4WMA7ZKKP4/Asymm-red.gif The M Series - Asymmetric M Earrings (Copy) Asymmetric M Earrings Sterling silver asymmetric earrings with hollow form and needle felt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025876182-5EDXZNZ5E06GJTC352RR/M-bangles.gif The M Series - M form bangles (Copy) M form bangles sterling silver hollow form with needle felt on 1.5mm square wire bangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025898679-LGWDKOKDXMVDHF8NTKTP/M-pendants.jpg The M Series - M form pendants (Copy) M form pendants sterling silver hollow form cutouts in various finishes with needle felt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025922976-27S96GDY2YYU2FDHSQBE/M-form-cufflinks.jpg The M Series - M form cufflinks (Copy) M form cufflinks Sterling silver hollow form cutouts with needle felt, cufflinks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025944472-R9MCJQNGX2SWEY52DBSJ/Asym_M_pendant.jpg The M Series https://www.houseofcassady.ca/exhibitions daily 0.75 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025380294-KDLZ9JM1S9HW7S21VMV9/DSC_1054.jpg Exhibition Pieces - Defense of Life Necklace I (Copy) Defense of Life Necklace I Oxidised sterling silver, 10kt yellow gold, sapphire, blue topaz and needle felt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624025089190-1LTWPIJSM3M73OVCDFGG/RLCC_Image2.jpg Exhibition Pieces - Invaders/Defenders (Copy) Invaders/Defenders Large, sculptural necklace, sterling silver, seed pearls, sapphires, needled-felt on a steel cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1695049286523-14AHG00NSUHCGWD6N4RJ/RobinCC_06.jpg Exhibition Pieces - Spillage (Copy) Spillage Sterling Silver ring with wire crochet, seed pearls and sea bamboo, red glas enamel. This ring was inspired by the concept of red blood cells “spilling” out of a blood vessel. https://www.houseofcassady.ca/lseries daily 0.75 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624026202903-4YOKG38CH9LSDDTCU6IZ/L-form-pendant.jpg The L Series - L form pendants (Copy) L form pendants sterling silver roller-printed hollow form pendant in varying finish, on a delicate bead chain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624026222044-P7BXB85Q6DQ5OORI2UJE/bracelets.jpg The L Series - L form bangle (Copy) L form bangle sterling silver open wire bangles with roll textured hollow form and gemstone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e94b8057ea60c2cd9392e33/1624026242807-UWIRT1EBDOH7E5922GRB/stacking-rings.jpg The L Series - Stacking rings (Copy) Stacking rings four ring stacks, sterling silver square wire bands with: hammered texture or roll textured hollow form or bezel set gemstone