Where have I been?!

I have an excuse, really!
Over the past few weeks, I have been focusing on the development of my new line. My neglect to my beloved blog has been because I have not actually finished any projects at AS but started several than remain in progress.
I have, started a pair of "waterfall" bridal earrings, 2 sterling rings, initial pendants and Angie's "Green" line and all have wonderful stories:
The "waterfall" earrings were started to supplement the spring bridal line. Given the parameters of the project, I got to work, bailing like a mad woman. However, after several hours of experimentation, I still wasn't satisfied with the layout because it wasn't "waterfally" enough. I am working to fix this problem.
The 2 sterling rings have been a wonderful learning experience. I have learned how to cut, connect, solder, shape and shine rings. However, due to a few small problems, one ring melted and one will not accept solder. I am working to fix these problems.
The initial pendants were developed to provide a cost efficient alternative for graduation presents by allowing customers to customize jewelry. This task required that I find or make 3 of every initial and solder jumprings for each pendant. I got about 4 pendants soldered before I mindlessly grabbed an "A" pendant just after exposing it to open flame. Ouchy. The initials are on hold until I get the sensation in my fingertips back.
Angie's "Green" line is made of all recycled, hand-cut metals in simple, organic shapes. So far, I have cut out 2 sets of "rain drop" earrings and pendants. I filed the edges and put a matte finish on each piece. The earrings are awaiting hand-crafted earwires and the pendants need some bails to attach to a chain. Beauty!