Zip, Zilch, and Zero

Hooray!!!!!! I made it to Z! Z is for Zip, Zilch and Zero, which all mean nothing. As in what I have for you today is pretty much Zip, Zilch and Zero!

Thanks to all of you that visited, followed and have hung in there with me this month, it has definitely been a learning experience for me. I love that I discovered so many talented writers and blogs because even though writing is not my strength, I dearly love to read!

I will leave you with a couple of pictures of my favorite Cobalt & Copper Model who's last name just happens to fit in with the Z theme!

Say "Hello To Jonathan Zadok!

May you always BEAD happy! ~Cova

Yesterday

Yesterday I took a much needed day off and went to Palm Springs to visit friends. While I was there we ran into a Huge Hollywood legend!

Title: Forever Marilyn
Artist: Steward Johnson
Height: 26 feet
Weight: 34,300 pounds
Materials: stainless steel and aluminum

I just LOVE public art!

May you always BEAD happy! ~Cova

X????

What the heck does X stand for?? Hmmmm, There just isn't much that comes to mind except the letter X in the game of Scrabble. It is a letter that I'm always happy to draw because it's worth 8 points and that 8 points can really add up when used in combination with one of its two letter words.

Two letter X words include:

XI - The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet

XU - A coin formerly minted by South Vietnam equivalent to the cent

OX - An adult castrated bull of the genus Bos

AX - an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

EX - The 24th letter of the Roman alphabet

The other things that came to mind for X were:

1. X marks the spot, as in right here

2. X-mark, as in signature

3. X-factor, as in what is the X-factor that sparks your creativity? My X-factor according my other half is to selling enough of my jewelry to buy him a big screen TV... HA! ☺

May you always BEAD happy! ~Cova

Wands

W is for Wands ~ Because there are moments in life that Everyone needs a little Extra Magic!

And because every Fairy, Fairy Princess and Fairy Godmother has to have one...

 May you always Bead happy! ~Cova

Verdigris

Verdigris is the fabulous bluish green patina that copper takes on as it ages and is exposed to the elements. The perfect Verdigris finish is what every artist that works with copper wants to achieve!



I have been experiment for over a year with different methods to oxidize copper. I have recently discovered the best way to get a VERY green Verdigris finish is to start fuming a piece with ammonia, get distracted by a Jean Claude Van Damme film, and forget about it for hours...OOPS! But seriously, if you pay attention to timing and check it frequently I have found Ammonia works best to produce a pretty Verdigris finish. Just get an air-tight container and fill the bottom with about an inch of ammonia, suspend the piece above it (do not let it touch the ammonia) and seal the container. Let it oxidize for 1/2 an hour to an Hour or more depending on the depth of color you want and viola!

May you always BEAD happy! ~Cova