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Stethoscope Giveaway by York Avenue Studio

Welcome to my Giveaway Contest!  The random drawing will be held Nov 17, 2013 and one winner will receive the stethoscope in the photo as well as the airway openers.  Brand new!  Bright cheery colors!  Enter now thru Nov 16th, details below.

I am hosting this Giveaway in order to introduce my charms for stethoscopes, hoping to reach those who use stethoscopes and would be interested in a charm that is personalized and custom made. 



Stethoscope Charm by York Avenue Studio

Stethoscope wide band ring that can be personalized with names and dates. I designed this solid metal cuff to fit around the tubing of your stethoscope and stay in place. The charm shown in the photos has a name and the date, the date is in roman numerals for a classy look. This particular charm has a paw print and DVM for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a caduceus medical symbol.

Stethoscope Charm by York Avenue Studio for Nurse or Vet

This is the perfect gift for anyone who uses a stethoscope! The name charm will identify their property as well as add a personal touch to their equipment. It stays put and isn't distracting or get caught up on clothing or in hair.  I make them in your choice of Golden Bronze or Sterling Silver. 

Gift for Nurse Vet - Stethoscope Charm by York Avenue Studio


Some ideas: Name or initials centered front with tiny paw prints all around. Maybe a dog or cat or both. Maybe the University letters of the school where the degree is from. Butterflies, flowers, stars, hearts, etc.

Veterinary Stethoscope Charm by York Avenue Studio

Please feel free to share this listing with anyone else that you know that might be interested.  There might be others that would like to find out about these charms and also enter the Giveaway. 

Designer made original art jewelry.

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To enter the Giveaway:
Unlimited entries per person, 18 years and older with a US shipping address.  I will mail the package to a US address only.  Be sure to leave an email so I can contact you if you win.  If you prefer to send your contact info and entry to me and remain confidential, send me a note to enter at support@yorkavenuestudio.com

One entry for every Facebook page like - Like my page and then comment below to be counted as entry.  Here's my Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/York-Avenue-Studio-Handcrafted-Gemstone-Jewelry/138653009529987

One entry for Share on Facebook - spread the word for the Giveaway and leave a comment below to be counted as an entry.  The comment below can simply state "shared", but I would love to see the link, too, and visit your page!

One entry for every comment below with you ideas for what you might put on a charm - I really look forward to reading the ideas!

One entry for visiting my Etsy shop, YorkAvenueStudio,  looking around, and then commenting below about anything that caught your eye - I have a section in my shop called Personalized that I hope you enjoy browsing.

On Nov 17th, I'll count up the comments below, draw a random number, and contact the winner!

Good Luck!  Thank you for allowing me to introduce my Stethoscope Charms!
Kathy

Tree of Life Pendant - Goldie Copper Metal Clay

Tree of Life by York Avenue Studio

Goldie Copper comes as a powder, with pulverized pure copper mixed with other ingredients.  Adding water to the powder will make a soft, clay-like dough.  The clay can be formed into shapes which allows the copper particles to be molded and manipulated into designs.  Once the clay dries, the hard clay can be further carved and shaped.  When the design is finished, and the copper is the desired shape, the piece is kiln-fired.  The high heat burns off everything that isn't copper, and at the same time, the copper particles sinter and connect to each other.  Just hot enough to connect them, not melt them.  Cooled, the piece is now pure copper in the shape designed, just a little smaller.

I usually start with a sketch.  This Boulder Opal was my inspiration and I wanted to create a pendant that resembled an owl in a tree.  The original design idea changes a bit along the process, and the sketch is a good reference to begin with.

The above photo shows the copper clay that was shaped and now air drying.  For my Tree of Life, I used actual plant pieces for texture.  The fresh-made clay is very pliable and can be re-worked if changes are needed.  Just gather up the clay, press it all together, and start again.  It does take practice to know the "feel" of the clay and whether it is too dry or wet for the intended design.

Once the clay is structurally firm enough to move, the pieces can be further dried on a warming plate.  The above photo shows an old coffee maker and the pieces are drying on the low heat.  I usually turn the warmer on until it is about 260F, then shut it off.  The heat shouldn't go too high at this stage.

The above photo shows the copper pieces after they were kiln fired.  They are smaller in size, but retained their designed shape. The copper has a colorful patina from the heat and the carbon used during firing.  The pieces can be burnished, polished and finished up.

Boulder Opal Owl Tree Pendant by York Avenue Studio

Tree of Life Boulder Opal Pendant by York Avenue Studio

Do you see the little owl on the branch?  Up close, his little eyes glow pink!  This is natural Australian Opal and has pastel glowing colors.  I think the owl looks very regal, with his wings tucked proudly and his posture at ease, as if he has stopped to survey the forest for any changes then looked over and saw you looking back at him!

The Boulder Opal is bezel set in fine silver, which I soldered to the pendant.  The necklace shown has garnet beads and twisted cotton cord.  The pendant coordinates will leather cord, also.

I hope you have enjoyed this behind the scenes story.  I have many more Boulder Opals, each one unique and each deserving a one-of-a-kind setting.
Kathy