Featured Jewelry on Youtube

Since I haven't had much time to post things lately (I have been working feverishly on some new jewelry ideas), I thought I would at least share this!

In a recent YouTube video from Solo By Bonicelli (click here to watch the video), Laura Bonicelli wore my wonderful red earrings! I couldn't be more proud!


Thanks to Parc Boutique for providing them for the video!

Here is a similar pair that I created! If you can't get to Parc Boutique or one of the other boutiques in Minnesota, you can always find many of my styles at www.twilightsoaps.etsy.com 

A New Spin on Old Materials

After my wife and I built our house in 1997, we had some left over materials like pieces of granite, left over wood from our cabinets and for some reason I decided to save a lot of it. I suppose I thought if we needed to repair something, we would have extra material.

I had some Tiek wood left over that we used for our cabinets and decided to start utilizing the material. I started hand carving the pieces of wood. What is really interesting is how each piece turned out just a little different. I didn't use a lathe for any of the carving. I glued pieces of the tiek together with oak and then filed and drilled them down by hand. They turned out really great! 

I think the most important thing to mention is that a portion of the sale of these candle holders goes towards the Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing in South Saint Paul. It's a WWII Museum that is very close to my heart and to my family.

You can purchase them online at www.twilightsoaps.etsy.com  or at a few different stores throughout the Twin Cities: Lost Treasures  and planMYhouse is Stillwater, MN

Thanks for reading!

Casting with our Friend Jim Hunt

Wow, can't believe how long its been since we have done a blog post. So much has happened over the last few months. The line continues to grow with pieces of inspiration from the beaches of Alaska to the lake on Wisconsin (yep, my wife and I had been visiting our family and property in Minnesota and Wisconsin over the summer).

While we were on our trip, I had the pleasure of meeting up with a very creative man named James Hunt of James Hunt Designs (www.jameshuntdesigns.com). He has been custom making wedding rings and jewelry since the late 60s.  His craftmanship is remarkable and his designs are truly unique! After meeting and having a chance to get to know each other, Jim asked if I would like to come and see what he does, how he casts some of his molds, designs some of his rings, etc. I couldn't pass the opportunity up to sit in on this amazing process called Lost Wax casting! My daughter came with and we spent a few hours sitting with Jim, listening to the stories of the people he had designed rings for for various occasions and how many lives he had touched. He had brought Jewelry making to the next level by creating pieces that truly mean something to those who wear it! The process was fascinating, although I won't share too much so I don't give away any trade secrets, hehe!

It has definitely inspired me to go beyond what I see in front of me and to take things to the next level. There is no limit to what you can accomplish or how many lives you can touch with such a simple thing!

Who knew!

Where to find us

Pacific Shores Stone Works is proud to report that we are now in a wonderful new location in Stillwater, MN called Lost Treasures!

Lost Treasures has a wonderful assortment of handmade jewelry, Art, clothing, and many other items from local artists in the Twin Cities.

You can check out their website for more information or stop in to see some of our creations!




www.losttreasuresmn.webs.com

Happy Holidays!

Fashion Show Debut

Pacific Shores Stone Works is proud to have been part of the Minnesota Wing Commemorative Air Force's Vintage Fashion Show & Wine tasting last Friday.

It was a wonderful venue to showcase the unique designs that we create! I look forward to doing more shows in the Twin Cities, especially if they are as fun as this one!

Fall Collection

Here is a sneak peak of some of the items being offered in Pacific Shores Fall Collection. More pictures will be posted soon, but remember this is a sneak peak! We have to keep you waiting!

You can catch the collection in action at the MN Wing CAF's Wine Tasting and Vintage Fashion Show- September 10th!
(www.cafmn.org/calendar for more details)

Golden Stone Necklace

Welcome

Welcome to Pacific Shores Stone Works!

All of my pieces are inspired by Alaska Coastal Shores and many of them contain the beautiful rocks found on the beach. Each piece is one of a kind!

Thank you for taking the time to look! I only have a couple items posted right now, but check back often for more!

For ordering information or questions about my products please email twilightsoaps@yahoo.com - our sister company in Minnesota.

Thanks!










Black Onyx & Ameythis Necklace $43 plus shipping










Ocean Shores Turquoise Necklace with Silver and Beaded accents
$42 plus shipping













Stone Earrings with hand carves holes and Gold beads/accents $20.00