Make 100 unique jewellery pieces for less than 100$ each

A project in Quebec, Canada by Josee Leblanc Deschenes
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Make 100 unique jewellery pieces in sterling silver for less than 100$ each. Plus a 100 unique "thank you" card
Backers: 14
Average Pledge Per Backer: $79 CAD

Funded: $1,109 CAD of $1,000 CAD
Dates: Jan 1st -> Jan 31st (31 days)
Project By: Josee Leblanc Deschenes
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Latest News

Day 30

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit the goal today ! Thank you all for believing in this project and for the confidence you have in me. Lets this positive vibe carry me throughout the day tomorrow and I will officially celebrate in 25 hours. Today, I present you another work in... (Read More)

Day 29

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
That one of the pieces I did not have time to finish on Monday. I wanted so bad to show it to you all shinny with the stone set. Here it is nonetheless, unfinished, but it is easy to see that the metal is there mostly to bring the light on the... (Read More)

Day 28

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I liked the first ring an made another one in pure line. I added the picture of the one now that it is finished, oxidized and polished. Upon choosing one of those two, you will be able to choose if you want a natural finish just below or oxidized the... (Read More)

Day 27

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
It appear that it's been too long since the last time I did some enamelling... Yesterday was very disappointing from a production point of view. I probably just forgot some details that made all my attempt to be unsuccessful. I will try again... (Read More)

Day 26

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I was really looking forward to show this pendant.  I made it from parts of Octolivia pendant like the small one I showed earlier, but kept the stone. I just love the result. I chose a turquoise stone to set in it. It is final, if you chose this... (Read More)

Day 25

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This pendant is delicate for it's metal part. I wanted to give it more presence with a fairly big natural pearl. I like the irregular shape of it. If you chose this one and rather have a smaller one, it will be possible. 25/100  (Read More)

Day 23 and 24

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, on Monday, I will do some pieces with enamel. That should be fun. I'm preparing this and finishing other pieces.  Day 23, you will recognize the piece this one come from. I simply curved the branch, soldered it together for sturdiness... (Read More)

Day 22

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I love non symmetric earrings. I hope you like it too, because here is another pair in that line of thought. For a stunning look, I made those with red dyed coral. If you'd like it neutral instead, I could change it for onyx, a black stone or a black... (Read More)

Day 21

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are entering the final sprint : 10 days left ! We're on track and things are getting exciting ! I made a new banner with the additional pictures I published lately. Hopefully this will help bring attention to the project. This is the trickiest... (Read More)

Day 20

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I tried a new kind of torch to solder. This torch using propylene gas and ambient air instead of acetylene and oxygen like mine. I was a great experience, it has pros and cons and I'm not sure yet if I would switch. I'll some more tryout. I... (Read More)

Day 18 and 19

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday I enjoyed a day far from my workshop. I even stay away from my computer... 2 days in 1 update, lucky you !  Day 18 is for the first small earrings. They are the same but I played with orientation and made them look asymmetrical. I hope you... (Read More)

Day 17

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I did it ! I submitted my piece for the exposition. I'll know January 31 if I am chosen. That will be an important day !  Today's piece is a pendant made from pieces of Octolivia pendant. I added a green agate bead to it. It give a wonderful color... (Read More)

Halfway through !

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We are halfway through. 15 days to go and we are almost 3/4 financed ! This is great !! I worked so late yesterday, I completely forgot to write to you ! My exposition piece is almost done. Its needs to be, tomorrow is the big submission day. Have a... (Read More)

Day 14

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a good night for you in this update. And picture 14. I'm really looking forward to see this one all shiny and oxidized. I like the movement in this piece. It's elegant and pure.  unfinish piece 14/100  (Read More)

Day 13

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
** this update did not publish yesterday as intended... I forgot to press send! It was kinda unlucky after all. *** This was not an unlucky day. I had a very productive day, too bad it was in my full time office job... Casting went well and I have 18... (Read More)

Day 12

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I worked a bit today. Slowly using my shoulder again. It was not easy and things won't go fast for the next weeks. On day at a time...  I made these earrings with a paw print punch and metal shaping tools. I went for simplicity in the lines. The... (Read More)

Day 11

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Today was a day to get rest. Tomorrow I'll work a bit at the bench. I should be able to show you finished pieces tomorrow. Or at least I hope to be able. Today's piece is a pendant that I'm not sure yet if it goes into Small or "Deluxe" category. I... (Read More)

Day 10

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I saw a physiotherapist today and she is pretty confident that I can re-start working slowly this week end. I should be able to show you finished pieces on Sunday. For today, I have the first bracelet with chain. It's made with a reticulation plate.... (Read More)

Day 9

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
My shoulder condition seems stable. There is still movements I cannot do and I won't take the chance to try and use it for certain finishing operation like filing and sanding because it need to much pressure and I don't think it's a good idea just... (Read More)

Day 8

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Another day went by in a flash !  Shoulder is getting better. I know I won't be healed by weekend, those injuries take time to completely heal, but it looks good for me to be at least in shape to work at a slow pace (still a reminder for my... (Read More)

Day 7

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone ! in the spirit of being completely transparent on my work and creative process, I have a bad new that I hope won't scare you or potential backers. I made a "wrong move" working and I have now a tendinitis in the right shoulder. Yes, I am... (Read More)

Almost 50% funded !

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This project is almost 50% funded after 6 days ! This is wonderful, thank you so much for your support and welcome aboard to the new bakers.  Let me present you the second of the small pendant. This one has been made from a part of Octolivia. For... (Read More)

Work in progress - day 5

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone ! The last 3 days has been productive. On top of preparing new pieces for this campaign, I have finish some wax to enter a jeweller contest. Ready to cast are 18 pieces for this campaign and all waxes to make one very special choker. I... (Read More)

day 4

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope everyone have a good week end. I've been a busy bee and I might be able to give you a sneak peak of wax pieces ready to cast tomorrow. Today's piece is a pendant with an amethyst. I love leaves and this pendant reuses in a new way some I made... (Read More)

Picture 3/100

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the third picture of this project : This pin is about an inch in diameter. The leaf is a modified reproduction piece. The most interesting part is the earth-crust-like texture. It has been obtained with a technique called reticulation. It use... (Read More)

Day 201 and picture 2/100

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone ! First day was great : almost 25% of my objective complete. Thank you for your support, it means a lot to me. Picture 2/100 This pendant is made with a sculpted mother of pearl. I classed it into the small pendant tier as there is little... (Read More)

It's online !

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, The project is now online as well as the first picture of the first of my 100 one-of-a-kind jewellery piece.  The one I choose to be the first is, ironically, not finish. In appearance it is and I love the delicate look of it even if it... (Read More)

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