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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."... Baltasar Gracian
Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.
"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man
will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.
"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.
A pet is for life and they should not be bred or purchased to support fashion trends. Always buy from a reputable breeder...
Unless otherwise indicated, all canine pieces and many human pieces displayed on this site are available for purchase. Please contact Joy for information regarding lead time and shipping charges. Most pieces are in stock but not all. Joy welcomes MasterCard, Visa, money order, or personal check, and, Layaway is always welcome.
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Joy Beckner: Fine Jewelry Slides "Dear To My Heart" Smooth Slide
High-Relief Wearable Sculpture
1 1/2"W x 1 3/8"H x 1/2"D
Sterling Silver
Edition of 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ©2006
Special Order.
Image of back to come shortly. Your patience is appreciated. |
This wearable proclamation of love for your favorite dachshund is both high-relief sculpture and a protective talisman. It can it can be suspended on a sensuous serpent chain or it can be worn on your personal Omega. Please see my page, "Joy's Favorites" to learn more about this chain.
I created this pendant slide in sterling silver, which has a brilliant shine when new -- as untainted as a newborn baby. You can keep yours that way through regular polishing. (use Baking soda and water.) Or you can let nature give your pendant slide a rich patina, especially in the recessed areas. I can't wait to see mine after a year or so, which is when I really start to love my sterling jewelry. The effect, which cannot be produced as beautifully with chemicals, adds definition to the sculptural qualities and enhances the three-dimensionality of the piece.
Remember that sterling silver, like all silver, is subject to scratches and may dent if dropped on a hard surface. When handled with love, the pendant will grow more beautiful with age and provide years of enjoyment.
This pendant slide is an extension of the miniature fine art I create. Each is created at or smaller than the 1:6 scale recognized as the standard by miniature societies throughout the world. Each is crafted by hand, one at a time, using the lost wax casting method, a technique that has been used for thousands of years. Each is signed, numbered and includes my mark,  .
Wear and enjoy! |
| Photo © Don Casper |
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"A good painting [sculpture] to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."
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Dachshund Definitions
Sizes and Coats |
SS: Standard Smooth
SW: Standard Wirehair
SL: Standard Longhair
MS: Miniature Smooth
MW: Miniature Wirehair
ML: Miniature Longhair
1:6 Scale: Fits in a hand |
| Pieces may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat. |
| Jewelry Polish ... KISS - Keep it So Simple |
| The jeweler who casts my work recommends a simple solution to polish your precious metal: baking soda and water! Wet your fingers, dip in baking soda, and gently rub over the piece until the desired sheen has been achieved. It's easy, earth friendly, and economical! Keep it so simple. |
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Joy Beckner Fine Art Jewelry
Sculptor, Joy Kroeger Beckner, creates wonderful fine art jewelry,
as well as functional art pieces and bronze canine sculpture, most notably of dachshunds and
retrievers. Watch for an expansion into wildlife bronzes.
Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.
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Joy's - Updates
Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006
In Honor of
Miss Lizzie
National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.
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