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Shaylynn Ann

@shaylynnann / shaylynnann.tumblr.com

I sadly neglect this tumblr blog. my main work is at www.shaylynnann.com

I’m doing a giveaway of this Elvish bracelet over at my (non-Tumblr) blog!

The front of the bracelet says, in Elvish writing, "All that is gold does not glitter." (For Tolkien nerds like me out there, technically this is phonetic Tengwar script in the English mode). The back, in English, says “Not all those who wander are lost.” And it’s 100% handmade from a sheet of copper that I cut, pierced, etched, and finished by hand. Also I made the jumprings for the chain myself! I’ve had this bracelet in my jewelry box for a while now and it doesn’t get worn much since bracelets get in the way of my everyday work. And I thought that some other Tolkienite out there might love to have it! If you want to enter it’s on my blog here.

I love designing for weddings! This commission was one of the best. There are three different orchid-themed sets; the bridesmaids' have pastel leaves and pearls, too. ❤️ That millimeter chain was difficult though. I had to saw my own teeny jumprings just to attach the pearls. #handmadeweddingjewelry #orchidd #silverandpearls

I now know more about Ashurnasirpal II and Shalmaneser III than anyone should, and I don't want to look at a computer screen again for a MONTH. Look at how nicely I cropped this picture so you can't see my laptop. Out of sight out of mind? Meanwhile a classmate showed up to class with her shirt on inside out. #finalsman

Personal project from a while back! A little metal booklet necklace with the full poem stamped on the recto side, and key quotes etched in handwritten Elvish on the verso. 😊 This all started as one big sheet of copper! #lotr #lordoftherings #allthatisgolddoesnotglitter #notallthosewhowanderarelost #tolkien #bookjewelry #elvish #elven #quenya #sindarin #aragorn #poem #handmadejewelry #handforged #jewelry #booknecklace

"i thank You God for this most amazing / day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees / and a blue dream of sky; and for everything / which is natural which is infinite which is yes" e. e. cummings #natureisweird #colorful #SPRING