tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084619317250053972024-03-13T08:59:12.489-05:00rock candy by helenI make jewelry by hand, using pearls and gems, up-cycled vintage components and art pendants.
For the art pendants, I collaborate with my husband-artist and musician Jon Langford. He paints fantastic originals and I print his work on mother-of-pearl or acrylic pendants.
I also take clients own jewelry and remodel it. This has been very satisfying both to me and my clients. I get to great new beautiful things and my clients get to wear updated jewelry that often has sentimental meaning.Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-52034235225461973602019-10-07T10:28:00.000-05:002019-10-07T10:28:12.011-05:00Wild lifeRevisiting the asymmetrical earrings. <br />
Each one boasts all sterling components with pearls and gems. <br />
Fun to wear!<br />
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Price range $30-$50Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-38261479146995615382019-09-30T10:14:00.000-05:002019-09-30T10:14:08.224-05:00pearls & gems<div style="text-align: left;">
Coming back to my beloved pears and gemstones, all on knotted silk cord, 16"-18" long.</div>
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Three separate strands, from right to left.</div>
1. white freshwater "potato" pearls with polished and faceted green garnet rondelles<br />
2. freshwater pearls dyed gold, with rough cut green garnet chunks<br />
3. light taupe freshwater peals with faceted prehinte drops<br />
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<br />Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-54544149912035440682019-09-18T09:45:00.003-05:002019-09-18T20:10:52.235-05:00Vintage Czech Crystal necklace restoration: before/after<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A client brought her grandmother's necklace to me for restoration. </div>
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It was a lovely but badly aged Czech piece.</div>
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First I removed the black cord that had been used to lengthen the necklace.</div>
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I soaked the metal in a vinegar solution then gently scrubbed </div>
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Matching/coordinating amber glass beads were used to fill in for those that were long gone.<br />
I am happy with how it tuned out, more importantly, the client was thrilled!</div>
<br />Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-33966329178116615072017-11-06T19:07:00.000-06:002019-09-18T20:14:56.277-05:00Welsh-AmericanaHere is a link to an article that <i>Esthetic Lens Magazine</i> published about my husband and co-conspirator, Jon Langford <a href="http://www.estheticlens.com/2017/11/06/welsh-americana-the-paintings-of-jon-langford/">http://www.estheticlens.com/2017/11/06/welsh-americana-the-paintings-of-jon-langford/</a><br />
There are some pretty paintings to look at like the one below:<br />
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Here are some new pieces just in time for Halloween,<br />
or any time you want to wear bugs, spiders or bats!<br />
Visit <a href="http://www.rockcandybyhelen.etsy.com/">RockCandybyHelen.Etsy.com</a> for these and more.</div>
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Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-1420279873638019842017-08-28T14:30:00.001-05:002017-08-29T10:15:38.944-05:00Authentos<div style="text-align: center;">
Over the last few months, jewelry-making has taken a backseat to cleaning out my house. <br />
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This process has turned up many wonderful items that I no longer want or need, but can't bear to throw out. </div>
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The result of all this is a new store called <a href="http://www.authentos.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Authentos</a> (a portmanteau of <i>authentic</i> + <i>Tsatsos</i>).</div>
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The photos above are part of an image I took at <a href="http://www.keoughshotsprings.com/" target="_blank">Keough's Hot Springs</a> (Bishop, CA), a primitive resort with lots of character. It was a wonderfully surprising place to refresh during a long, arid road trip through Owen Valley, CA. </div>
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I inaugurated my new travel display cases (courtesy of <a href="http://mysistersclosetchicago.com/" target="_blank">My Sister's Closet</a>) </div>
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at the latest <a href="http://www.hydeparkhandmade.com/" target="_blank">Hyde Park Handmade</a> show last Sunday. </div>
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These wonderful wood cases fold up for easy transporting from show to show.</div>
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How about these lovelies? </div>
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Bracelet & necklace, available individually or as a set.</div>
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My dear friend Shana asked me to do a jewelry making demonstration at a Moroccan-themed event.</div>
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Since it's outside my wheelhouse I have been researching Moroccan designs. So much beauty! </div>
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I got creative with bits & pieces I had on hand. </div>
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Tassels are fun, also an inexpensive and lightweight way to add a dash of color. </div>
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In Morocco you see tassels on clothing, pillows, and keychains, but not so much on jewelry</div>
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The round tabs are spray painted museum entrance pins!</div>
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Chunky Bakelite-style beads mimic amber. <br />
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Coins & threads give these necklaces a real desert-feel. </div>
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I wove and knotted colored yarn on old belly dancing chains.</div>
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Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-12768436678876638582016-03-11T09:45:00.000-06:002016-03-11T09:45:01.379-06:00Novena Candles with Jon's artwork<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm in product development, working on novena candles featuring Jon Langford's artwork.</div>
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Here are a couple of the first ones. </div>
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They have little silver charms dangling from leather cord at the neck.</div>
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Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-92106400072068625142016-02-18T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-18T09:00:01.241-06:00redesigned crystal necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I deconstructed some vintage aurora borealis necklaces. </div>
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here they are:</div>
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<br />Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-69597174999755693932015-12-01T09:30:00.000-06:002015-12-01T15:53:30.626-06:00KrampusFest 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
This coming weekend, Martyrs' Chicago will be transformed to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/111715795857805/permalink/141342952895089/" target="_blank"><b>pagan German village</b></a>. </div>
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In honor of that celebration, I've created a special set of Krampus jewelry.</div>
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Click <a href="http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/12/krampus-christmas-demon/" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about Krampus.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>COME SEE ME AT ANY OR ALL </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>OF THE FOLLOWING SALES </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>THIS HOLIDAY SEASON</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/4 Friday, 4pm</span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"> - 8pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Friends & Family Sale </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><i>Macy’s State
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/5 Saturday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">noon - 5pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Krampus Fest </span></div>
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<i>Martyrs’ 3855 N
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/6 Sunday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">8am – 1pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Santa Sunday Sale &
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/8 Tuesday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">6pm - 9pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: H/O Holiday Sale </span></div>
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<i>The Hideout 1354 W
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/8 Thursday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">6pm - 9pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/11 Friday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">5pm - 9pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Holiday Popup </span></div>
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<i>Anna Held Floral Studio</i><i>, 5557 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/12 Saturday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">noon - 6pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Holiday Popup </span></div>
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<i>Anna Held Floral Studio</i><i>, 5557
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/14 Monday, </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">6pm - 10pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Night Market at Louder Than a Mom </span></div>
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<i>Martyrs’ 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/19 Saturday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">11am - 2pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Macy's State Street </span></div>
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<i>Macy’s State
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/19 Saturday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">4pm -7pm: </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Jon Langford open studio show </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/20 Sunday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">11am - 4pm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Hyde Park Handmade Artisan
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<i>The Promontory 5311
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12/22 Tuesday, </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">5pm - 9pm:</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Last Chance Holiday Sale </span></div>
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<i>The Hideout 1354 W
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Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-65077058089927693732015-10-28T11:23:00.001-05:002015-10-28T11:24:41.779-05:00New Le Cadeau on Etsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-1541235734260831452015-05-11T13:17:00.000-05:002015-05-11T13:17:50.404-05:00Etsy Treasury: Aid for Abby<br />
I'm so happy to be included on this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MDQzMTN8MjcyNDkyNzA1MQ/bullseye-on-target-for-success-treasury" target="_blank">Etsy Treasury</a><br />
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Purchase the necklace <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129767626/romantic-necklace-dancing-couple?ref=tre-2724927051-9" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-84634956926198013132015-04-01T10:00:00.000-05:002015-05-06T19:55:06.982-05:00cute as a button<div style="text-align: center;">
Sorry for the bad pun.</div>
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I've been looking for a way to reuse my collection of mother of pearl buttons & buckles.</div>
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Here's my first go at it. </div>
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In addition to the mother of pearl components, I also used sterling ear wires,<br />
matte metal oval jump rings, polished florite drops & faceted green rutilated quarts rondelles.</div>
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They're kinda mod & romantic at the same time, don't you think?</div>
Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-64786636142852679602015-02-09T10:00:00.000-06:002015-02-09T10:00:04.220-06:00Valentine's Day necklaces<div style="text-align: center;">
gearing up for Valentines Day with these pretty necklaces (available at my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RockCandybyHelen?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RockCandybyHelen?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank"> shop</a>)</div>
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Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-2085187891930185042015-02-05T13:54:00.002-06:002015-02-05T16:43:39.150-06:00inspirational necklaces<br />
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<li>left: dove grey pearl solitaire</li>
<li>faceted fluorite with freshwater pearl</li>
<li>chocolate freshwater pearl solitaire</li>
<li>irregular silver freshwater pearl with aquamarine rondelle.</li>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption">And here's the packaging: little envelopes, all different, made from recycled paper (thanks Pratt catalog!)</td></tr>
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Le Cadeau means "the gift". </div>
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I see each of these pieces in this collection as a little gift <br />
for you or for someone special to you.</div>
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<br />Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-8913785750491439582014-09-29T10:00:00.000-05:002014-09-29T10:00:02.079-05:00Corinthian Columns + Le Cadeau Pendants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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...at Macy's State Street</div>
Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-21899518658278872082014-09-08T09:30:00.000-05:002014-09-08T09:30:02.663-05:00I'm late to post this, but here goes:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each July I look forward to one of my favorite sales: the Chicago Sidewalk Sale in Daley Plaza. </div>
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It is an honor to sell my work in one of Chicago's quintessential public spaces, </div>
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on a Mies Van Der Rohe-designed plaza and under the giant Picasso sculpture. </div>
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Many returning customers come to say hello, and I meet many more new ones. </div>
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Thank you DCASE for your continued support of Chicago fashion & accessory designers!</div>
Helen Tsatsoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306157316132603671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908461931725005397.post-54402859112245556402014-09-04T16:33:00.002-05:002014-09-04T16:34:21.195-05:00Beautiful Chicago<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sad that my summer season of shows at The Patio has ended. </div>
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