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Friday, March 31, 2017
The six Collette Necklaces made from the little circles from yesterday's post, assembled and heading for the soldering table. ❄️ Meanwhile, it's snowing here again. If you need me, I'll be reading by the fire. If a foot of snow on March 31st isn't an excuse to knock off work early I don't know what is. If you can't beat it, you might as well enjoy the #hygge of it all.
Something new is in the works!! I just ordered a bunch of copper and brass to make some metal wall hangings!! I'm thinking metal, some wood elements, suede and cotton too. I don't know how they'll turn out, if I'll sell them, or if anyone will even want them. But I am so excited to have a little creative diversion working on something with a different scale and function from jewelry. Trying new things is always such a great way to jumpstart new creativity. I can't wait for the materials to get here, but for now, more sketching!
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
A little behind the scenes look at some of the necklaces on my bench for today, and the tools I will use to finish them up. • Sometimes running one's own business can get overwhelming, and my own to do list can span things from planning for retirement to responding to an email about a custom order to packing and shipping finished pieces. On the days when I feel pulled in a lot of directions I try to reroot in just doing the most basic part of this. The making. (Says the girl currently posting on Instagram.) But seriously. It reminds me of one of the most common pieces of advice I took away from reading the many many inspirational profiles in In the Company of Women: which was "Do the work." • So I'm off to do the work.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Congratulations! The winning comment chosen by random number generator is from @maylilliern !! You and @kinageijer won't even have to fight over who gets what, because for this giveaway you each get to choose what piece you want. So let me know if you each want an Emily Necklace or a Ring, and what sizes/lengths! Congrats again, and thanks so much to everyone who entered!
Saturday, March 25, 2017
I took this new adjustable version of the Olivia Bracelet out on a test drive tonight for drinks with the girls. I always try to personally test out new designs to make sure they work the way they are supposed to. Especially with new clasps or other functional type changes. It's one of the perks of this business. . . 😁 But seriously, the last thing I want is for your new bracelet to fall off your wrist. I do my best in advance to make sure that won't happen. #mycreativebiz #handmade #makersmovement
Friday, March 24, 2017
Fridays are always very busy around here, finishing up projects and sending out orders before the weekend. Here's a peek at a small section of my work table today: pieces of Diviner Earrings for a wholesale order and a Pennant Necklace for a web customer that shipped out today. #wip #homeinthestudio #makersmovement
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Time for a bestie giveaway! I'm giving away one Emily Band and one Emily Necklace, or two Emily Bands, or Two Emily Necklaces, your choice! (sterling silver only) All you have to do to enter is 1) follow me here. And 2) leave a comment below saying which piece you'd like to keep and which you'd like to win for your bestie, and tag that same bestie in your comment. Your friend can then do the same and leave a comment and tag you right back, so you both have two chances to win! And if you are feeling sentimental, say something sweet about whoever you'd like to share your prize with. I always love hearing the sweet things you guys say about each other! ❤ You can enter multiple times tagging different people, but please be reasonable and don't spam your friends!!! Good luck! • Giveaway runs until Sunday March 26th at 4pm EST when the winning comment will be chosen at random. • Giveaway is for a total of 2 items, winner's choice on the combination of rings and/or necklaces. • U.S. entries with free shipping. International entries are welcome if you'd like to pay the shipping.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
A little corner of my new studio featuring a photo of me in my old Brooklyn studio. What that studio lacked in comfort (and windows) it made up for with starving artist charm. • Ps. I'm on the west coast, and I just can't seem to get my instagram Posts out before night time on the west coast. . . • Adorable succulent planter by @taylorceramics • Photo of me from Brooklyn taken by @katherineslingluff
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
I'm having so much fun working in my new studio for the first time today. I can't tell you how great it is to have a space I designed to work for me, and the way I work. It is bright and clean and cheerful. It's the best. I've always been pretty good at making due with whatever work space I could finagle. But after 17 years in business, I truly feel like I have earned this. 💪 And I'm doubly psyched to be passing this milestone on International Women's Day. It's been a long road, with plenty of ups and downs. And I'm not even fully moved in yet. But today is a good day. #workhard #girlboss #internationalwomensday
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
It's an exciting day here, I'm starting to move into the workshop room of my new studio! This alcove desk will be where the jewelry gets its final assembly once all of the soldering and hammering of each component is finished. I figured I'd better take some pictures quick because once I start actually working in here it will never be this neat again. 🔨🔥🌪 #homeinthestudio #creativespace #inmystudio
Saturday, March 4, 2017
A process shot of the steps I follow when making my Black Forest Rings. The top left shows the three component pieces, the top right shows them after they've been soldered, but before polishing and hammering, and the bottom is the finished product. I just shipped out a bunch of these, along with other mountain themed pieces, to @madejacksonhole in Jackson Hole, WY, in case you are in the area!
Ok instaverse, I have another plant question for you please :) 🌱 I just pulled this broken leaf out of the bottom of my succulent pot and it has this little baby attached. What is the right way to pot this little cutie? Specifically, what part goes in the dirt, and what part stays above? And do I keep the two pieces attached to each other? Thanks much! P.s. It's 10 degrees and snowing here today, so I'm going to keep my head down and play with green things indoors.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Good morning Friday, you beautiful day! I'm doing some serious #californiadreaming in the studio today. Shipping orders of jewelry to beautiful places around the country always makes me a little wistful! Here are a couple of the delicate layering pieces that shipped off to @coop28handmade in LA this week, bringing on this current spell of wanderlust.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
A Peaks Necklace in 14k gf I'm working on in the studio today. Most of the pendant is finished, but if you look closely you can see that the top of the circle still needs to be soldered closed to keep the chain attached. The pendant will then be hammered to finish the piece. #processoverproduct #workflow #homeinthestudio
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Hi! It's been a while since I showed my face around here, because I find selfies to be ugh. But this is me, the person behind all of the jewels I generally post here. Here I am in a corner of the construction site of my future studio, which is just one of the many balls that are in the air over here at Rebecca Haas Jewelry. There's something about the way this pic turned out that I like, so I though it was a good chance to say hey to you all. I snapped it today trying to capture my new kicks, but kind of missed. See? Selfies are hard. But this is me in a typical studio-day get up, which is a mishmosh of comfy clothes. One of the big benefits of working for yourself, by yourself, is you can wear your pjs if you want. But I generally don't. Pj's at 9am is great, but something about still being in your pjs at 6pm when you open a bottle of wine just feels wrong. Am I right? Ok, I'll stop rambling now, and thanks and hi again to those of you who made it all the way to the end! 🤗
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