#NATURAL STONES

[lady-0f-the-wood]

[lisa-purrisa]

А вот и украшения, сделанные моими руками)

Я уже упоминала о том, что пока я стажировалась, в список моих увлечений добавилось новое хобби. За тот месяц я понаделала себе всякого разного на год вперед, поэтому сразу все показать не получится, но самыми интересными и моими любимыми экземплярами я обязательно поделюсь.

Этот один из них ⭐✨

Далматиновая яшма прочно закрепилась в моем сердечке, стоило мне ее только увидеть, а вот ее компаньон, вулканическая лава, пришелся мне по вкусу далеко не сразу, но со временем мы и с ней сумели подружиться. Позже, когда я поняла, чего я хочу от этих двоих, то решила разделить бусины, добавив между ними капельки серого чешского стекла. Завершающим этапом стала подвеска в виде клевера на бусах, а в крестик на браслете я спрятала узелок от резинки)

[kalbenli]

Kimsenin işine yaramamak büyük bir talihsizliktir .

Herkesin işine yaramak da başka bir talihsizliktir . . .

[reinaaleera]

For Lily.

[nheiraashford]

Outside of digital art, I also make jewelry. All of these are still available and are looking for good homes!

Etsy is here! https://etsy.com/shop/AshfordJewelry

Etsy | Site | Bsky

[jefkphotography]

Natural stone, front raise hold. Strength training.

[tommysamash]

Now Fool Jr., Arthur, has dragon eyes! I'm a dragon in my soul, and our world is a complete AU! In the photo, the Fool with a pillow cat, exactly the same one was given to me by Samash Fitzi about 7 years ago or more. And this cat sleeps with us in bed. And now also the Goose (a big soft toy pillow) for hugging. And also photos with small stones, and a stone called the Witch's Broom! And of course, that old book with spells (or recipes for poisons, etc.)

[orommajewelry]

Happy colors!!! Natural stones and eyes that invite you to connect more to who you truly are.

[ghouldeer]

[tyra-atm]

[lady-0f-the-wood]

[lowecrystals]

Grape Agate Crystal

Grape Agate is a powerful intuitive stone that activates and links the crown and third eye chakras together. This stone helps one activate their psychic abilities and assists in the understanding of dreams. If you are someone who constantly dreams, we recommend placing this stone at your bedside each night to allow the powerful energies of this stone to work while you sleep. Ones dreams will become more controllable and the images within them will become more clear. Your mind will become stronger than ever and push you to understand the images you see and how they can affect your current life. Grape Agate promotes mental clarity and vividness, and does just that when trying to link the dream realm and real world together. Meditating with this stone repeatedly will help one easily transition between realms and live each day at a higher frequency. Living at this frequency will help one connect to their higher self, the most pure and loving form of who we truly are.

[contentswap]

Aquascaping Unveiled: Exploring Design Diversity and Modern Innovations

Aquascaping is the art and practice of creating underwater landscapes in aquariums. It involves arranging aquatic plants, rocks, stones, wood, and other decorative elements in a visually appealing and harmonious way. The goal of aquascaping is to create a natural-looking aquatic environment that showcases the beauty of underwater life.

There are several different types of aquascape designs, each with its own characteristics and principles. Some of the popular aquascape styles include:

Nature Aquarium: Developed by renowned aquarist Takashi Amano, this style focuses on creating a miniature version of a natural landscape, typically featuring lush plant growth, open spaces, and a sense of depth.

Dutch Aquarium: This style emphasizes a meticulously arranged and densely planted tank, often showcasing a wide variety of plant species with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. It aims to create a garden-like appearance.

Iwagumi: Originating from Japan, the Iwagumi style centers around the use of rocks as the main focal point. It typically features a simple layout with a limited number of plant species, emphasizing the arrangement and positioning of rocks to create a sense of balance and tranquility.

Biotope Aquarium: This style seeks to replicate a specific natural habitat, such as a river, lake, or a specific region's ecosystem. It involves carefully selecting plants, rocks, and fish species that are native to the chosen habitat.

In terms of modern aquascaping designs, there are several trends and techniques that have gained popularity in recent years. Some examples include:

Minimalistic Scapes: These aquascapes focus on simplicity, using negative space, minimal plant species, and carefully positioned hardscape elements to create a clean and minimalist aesthetic.

Wabi-Kusa: This style involves creating small, self-sustaining ecosystems in glass containers or shallow trays. It combines aquatic plants and terrestrial plants to create a miniature landscape that requires minimal maintenance.

Paludariums: These setups combine an aquatic section with a terrestrial section, allowing for the cultivation of both aquatic plants and land-based plants, as well as the inclusion of amphibians, reptiles, or other small animals.

Nano Aquascapes: Nano aquascapes refer to small-scale aquariums, often ranging from a few liters to around 30 liters in volume. They require careful planning and attention to detail to create a visually striking and balanced composition within the limited space.

It's important to note that aquascaping is a highly creative and personal art form, and these styles and trends can be adapted and combined in various ways to create unique and innovative designs.

[unabashednightmarepizza]

I went out with my aunt to buy some natural stones, and I ended up buying lapis lazuli among other things. Apparently, it's good for thinking and inspiration...

Considering how I suddenly started to write a lot, like little parts and conjoining them together, these stones really work wonders!

[frogtoggy]

A few nice trips:)

[reinaaleera]

For Lily - Fifth Collection (2022) - The Forest Witch Collection

For this year, I decided to explore something less ‘polished’ than my previous collections. I think I had enough of elegant volutes and posh Victorian cameos, despite my love for making them.

I went full on nature themes here: branches, leaves, horns, feathers, raw crystals... I also adopted a very limited color palette. For the metallic parts I used  copper, bronze and an occasional gunmetal; for the beads and cabochons, there is Tibetan turquoise, lodolite, Baltic amber, citrine, labradorite, smoky quartz, unakite, prehnite, moss agate, Kambaba jasper, black lip shell.

For inspiration, I went through Lily’s favorites on Etsy, and tried to match some of the ‘witchy’ jewelry that she could like. I also needed a lot of references from my Pinterest, since this kind of style was quite new to me. But I think I managed to do it, and even tried some original designs. 

For the packaging, I was inspired by the insect boards; I wanted the jewels to be presented in pages, inside a big book. I burnt the edges of the cardboard pages to add a nice old touch to them, and by doing so, I also added a deep smoky scent to the whole collection, that was completely non-intencional. I think Lily liked it though!