MaJe Gallery

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Eight Artistic Ways to Celebrate Wine

Stemless wine glasses with fused glass "charms"

Make someone smile by giving them one of these witty wine charms. At 2.25" square, they are lots of fun. The chain lets them fit over the neck of a bottle of wine, making them the perfect way to give a bottle of wine as a gift. (see next picture for example) Or simply hang it in a window.

When you order, the background color may not be the same as pictured here.

Copper in glass wine bottle caddy

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time.

This elegant wine caddy was made by fusing a piece of copper between two sheets of glass. The bright orange of raw copper is transformed when heated to fuse the glass together, bringing out an amazing array of colors like brick, terra cotta, purple and black.

This wine bottle also sports one of the wine charms from above, so you can see how it looks adorning your favorite bottle of wine!

Wine themed stakes for garden or indoor plant pots

Need a gift for someone who's both a gardener and a wine lover? The two loves crossover in these wine-themed garden stakes. Small enough to work well in an indoor potted plant as well. Here's a closeup to see what they say...

Closeup of the wine themed garden stakes above

This is fused glass permanently adhered to a steel base, with a steel stake for ease of "planting". The glass part is 7.5" tall x 2" wide. Each stake is 18.5" tall. As each is hand-made, the background colors may be different.

Aluminum and glass wreath

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time.

Fused glass night light

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time. Other wine-themed night light choices available.

Pair of fused glass candle shields

As long as we're on the subject of light, check out these two candle shields. Made of fused glass, they have fun wine-themed sayings on each one. Here are two more:

Another pair of fused glass candle shields

Each candle shield has a glass candle cup adhered to the back into which you can put a tea light or votive. When lit, the ambience created by the colorful glow makes any room more charming and inviting. Each candle shield stands 6.5" tall and is 6" wide. Here's a side view to show the candle cup behind...

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time. Other choices are available. Email for pictures.

Candle shields - side view to show candle cup

Thank you for taking a tour through our artistic celebrations of wine! A great selection of gifts for all the wine-loving friends in your life.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

We Love Washington State! Celebrate with Washington Art!

Washington State is full of beauty. Nature offers us the ocean, lakes, mountains, hills, rivers, waterfalls and more. We love our salmon, crab, evergreens and tumbleweeds. There are man-made things too, like our beloved Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and more.

Our Washington artists like to commemorate those things too! Check out our great selection, and purchase them right here. We'll mail them right to your home. If you now live outside Washington state, we'll include a refund check for our state sales tax. Everyone gets free shipping!

Light weight wall clock by Olympia's Pam Corwin

Pam Corwin paints vivid watercolors that she then reproduces and mounts on foam core. It looks like a heavy ceramic tile, but it's super light weight. You can drop it, but you can't break it! She added silent (no ticking!) clock works to give us a great piece of functional art. This one measures 6" x 8". It needs a AA battery.

Hand-cut copper salmon encased between two pieces of textured glass

A copper salmon is captured and fused between two pieces of textured glass, and given a wavy layout so it can stand up by itself. The heat from the fusing process brings out yummy colors in the salmon like terra cotta, brick and even purple. Created in Mill Creek, Washington, by Charlton Glassworks, this simple elegance of this piece of art beautifully captures our iconic salmon. It measures 6.5" x 17.5".

Trio of Space Needle themed votive shields

And then there's our beloved Space Needle! There are plenty of hokey tourist products available, but let an artist get to work and look out! These fused glass votive shields have a glass votive cup adhered to the back. The surface design is all done with dichroic glass and its cool metallic finish. When the candle is lit, the ambient glow is very charming. The orange and cobalt shields measure 7" x 6". The center turquoise shield measures 7" x 4.5". Here's a side view to show you the candle cup....

Side view to show the candle cup

Let's continue with the Space Needle focus and combine our love of it with our love of wine!

A quad of stemless wine glasses featuring Space Needle enhancements

These stemless wine glasses feature fused glass "charms" adhered to the glass directly, and have a space needle theme in dichroic glass on a clear colored glass background. Get the quartet and enjoy some Washington wine with friends while reminiscing about your personal Space Needle stories.

Welcome friends to your home with this fused glass and aluminum wreath that also includes our Space Needle, along with other Washington favorite icons.

Aluminum wreath with fused glass elements capturing Washington icons

Many enjoy wiring this to their front door. Aluminum is an excellent outdoor metal for our damp Northwest, since it doesn't tarnish or rust. It measures 15" in diameter.

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time.

Speaking of aluminum, check out these adorable 3-D ornaments with Northwest themes:

3-D Aluminum ornaments by Northwest artist Dieter Moenig

Each ornament is 3.25" in diameter. It is cut out of a single, flat (originally) sheet of aluminum with a water jet. The design allows the artist to manipulate the metal upon completion to get a 3-D effect. While these are ornaments, they aren't holiday specific, so could be enjoyed year-round.

Fused glass art salmon adhered to a steel base, with steel "seaweed" behind

This festive salmon is a votive candle holder! The festive combo of regular and dichroic fused glass mounted on a steel frame. The body of the salmon is open in the back, allowing the glow of the candle flame to be seen through the various glass colors. The seaweed behind the salmon is actually several inches behind the salmon itself, connected by a steel tray that holds the candle cup. Here's a side view:

Side view of the salmon votive

The salmon is 8.5" long x 4" tall. It's 4.5" deep.

Light weight wall clock by Olympia's Pam Corwin

Let's finish off our Celebration of the beauty of Washington with a famous icon - the Pike Place Market! Captured here in a watercolor by Olympia's Pam Corwin, find a reproduction of it adhered to a piece of light weight foam core. Silent (no ticking!) clock works are added, and voila! A vibrant and fun piece of functional art is yours. This clock is 7" tall and 8" wide. All it needs is a AA battery.

Thanks for joining us on an artistic voyage celebrating Washington! We hope you enjoyed the ride!

Jeff and Manya
Your Beauty Ambassadors

www.MaJeGallery.com

Monday, April 7, 2014

Top 5 Garden Gifts - For Gardeners and Garden Lovers

Aluminum and fused glass wreath

This lovely and very light-weight wreath is made of aluminum (no rust! no tarnish!) with fused glass elements adhered to the surface. It measures 15" in diameter. Handmade, so no two exactly alike, it is a lovely way to celebrate your garden. Shipping included!

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time.

Fused Glass candle shields

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This pair of fused glass pieces are curved a bit and have a votive candle cup adhered to the back. When lit, the charming glow will warm any room, all year round.

Each measures approximately 7 1/2" tall x 6" wide. Since they are handmade, variations will occur between each one. Buy them today and enjoy included shipping!

Light-weight wall clock with reproduction watercolor.

This cheerful wall clock is the result of reproducing the original watercolor of Olympia artist Pam Corwin. The 6" x 6" image is mounted on foam core, making it exceptionally light weight. You can hang it with a push pin! Just add a double A battery. And guess what? It doesn't make a ticking sound! The mechanism is silent.

Get a whole collection today for all your gardening buddies! Remember, shipping is included in the price!

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. Email to order one. Approximately 2-week turnaround time.

Original mixed media collage entitled "Spring"

This is a first come, first served item due to its one-of-a-kind nature. And remember, shipping is included in the price!

Enjoy our online shopping options for gardeners of all stripes! Thanks for taking a look!

Your Beauty Ambassadors,
Jeff and Manya

MaJeGallery.com

Saturday, March 22, 2014

More London Blue Topaz!

Master faceter Bill Booze continues to send us more London Blue Topaz, since more and more of you are taking it home with you! The mesmerizing teal color of this stone is very appealing. Bill's masterful faceting skills, honed for over 25 years, can be seen in the extra facets beneath the stone, resulting in quite dazzling sparkle.

Since he chooses only the most amazing stones to begin with, the results after he's done faceting can only be described as amazing.

Bill's work can best be described as contemporary heirlooms, and will certainly be passed along to the next generation as a prized piece of beloved jewelry. The settings are simple, elegant and timeless. The craftsmanship is among the best there is.

Here are the newest additions to us here at MaJe Gallery:

London Blue Topaz pendant, set in sterling silver, by master faceter Bill Booze

There's a loop on the back for a chain or, as is shown here, a neck ring. The metal is sterling silver. You can purchase it with or without the neck ring. If you prefer a chain, let us know and we can get you the length you want.

London Blue Topaz pendant in sterling silver, by master faceter Bill Booze

This ultra simple pendant features an oval London Blue Topaz, once again exquisitely faceted by the master, Bill Booze. A true classic, this pendant, as well as the other two, are contemporary heirlooms that will be passed down to the next generation as prized and beloved pieces of jewelry.

This stone weighs in at 7 carats, and measures 13.75mm x 10mm in size. It stands alone in its beauty. As usual, Bill Booze's expert faceting brings out the intense blue color with spectacular dazzle and sparkle.
This is a great time to purchase a unique and special piece of jewelry. There's time to enjoy it for yourself, and then choose whom to pass it along to later on. We look forward to working with you to make that happen! Questions? Just give us a call at 425-776-3778!

Jeff and Manya
Your Beauty Ambassadors

Monday, March 10, 2014

In Love with London Blue Topaz

There must be something in the air, because we've been selling lots of London Blue Topaz lately. Perhaps it's the rich teal hue of that particular topaz. Perhaps it's the imminent arrival of spring that has us all seeking out more blue. Whatever the case, it's clear we are in love with it!

So, in case you can't make it in to the gallery, we thought we'd offer a chance for you to purchase them online so you can fall in love too! Free shipping!

All the gemstones here are the results of over 30 years of honing his skills as a master gem faceter. Yes, I'm talking about Bill Booze. First he selects the finest rough gems available. Then he applies his magic of faceting to bring out the richest hues and most sparkly reflections available today.

All the settings are sterling silver. If it's a ring, Bill will re-size it up or down one full size for free!

London Blue Topaz pendant and earring set, in sterling silver

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This pendant and earring set is an excellent example of simple elegance. These are pieces you'll be able to pass down to the next generation, knowing how unique they are. In the pendant, the London Blue Topaz weighs in as a nice 5 carats, and measures 9.9 mm across.

The sterling pendant measures 1.8" in length from the top of the bail.

In the earrings, the stones weigh in at about 3 carats total weight. Each stone measures 7.4mm across, and is just over 1" in length, with a post setting.

Vibrant blue topaz ring with open-work sterling band

My camera didn't quite capture the intense hue of this stone. It's almost a turquoise, aqua shade that very rich. It is absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen another one like it!

This stone is 6.1 carats, and 9.6mm in diameter.

This ring is currently a size 7 1/2. But remember, it can be resized up or down one full size for free! Just let us know, and we'll handle the details.

London Blue Topaz flanked by Peridot

This stunning ring features a trio of stones with London Blue Topaz in the center, flanked by a pair of incredible peridots. The center stone is 7.9mm in diameter, while the two peridots are 6.2mm each. Here's how it looks on a hand.

This ring is currently size 7, but as you'll recall, it can be sized up or down one full size for free! Just let us know and we'll handle the details. The rings can be sized up or down more than that, but there will be a small charge.
Remember to stop by MaJe Gallery to see more of Bill Booze's amazing handiwork, and these gorgeous gemstones set as pendants, earrings and rings.

Jeff and Manya
Your Beauty Ambassadors

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Give the gift of love - in a unique way

Flowers and chocolate are what's expected on Valentine's Day. But what about those of us who live outside the box a bit? Who prefer the unexpected?

Artists have got you covered! Flowers? How about the kind that won't fade away and die next week...

Glass flowers on aluminum stems and base

SOLD! A five-bud glass bouquet features deep red, carmel, orange, root beer and butter colors, which are especially nice in homes decorated with the rich, warm colors. Each flower is 4" across. The aluminum stems are hollow, and each flower screws into the top. The aluminum base is weighted, so it won't tip easily. Made in Arizona by Scott Johnson. The price of $120 includes shipping. If you live outside Washington state, expect a refund check for the sales tax.

Fused glass on steel frame with votive behind

Keep the flame of your love alive with this fused glass heart, where a votive cup is behind. It glows beautifully when lit! The glass is mounted on a steel frame, reminding us all of the strong foundation of your love. Chunks of red glass have squares of dichroic glass in an enticing pattern on the front. 5.5" x 5.5". Shipping included in the price. If you live outside Washington state, expect a refund check for the sales tax.

Hand-built clay sculpture of "The Flame"

"The Flame" is kept burning in its safe cradle, forever keeping your love alive. This sculpture is two pieces - the red flame and the black cradle. Both are hollow, and could be used to hold live flowers. This photo shows a mottled red glaze, while our current one is a solid, deep red. 15" tall x 9" wide. Price includes shipping. If you live outside Washington state, expect a refund check for the sales tax.

Swarovski crystal heart jewelry, on sterling silver

Necklace Sold - Earrings Available. Other necklace styles also available.

A large swarovski crystal heart in the "red magma" color on an interesting sterling silver chain with matching earrings. A great color and oh so sparkly! The heart pendant is 1 1/8" tall on a 17" chain. Hearts on the earrings are 1/2" tall, on sterling leverback ear wires.

Let your Valentine's gifts be different and unique this year!

Jeff and Manya
Your Beauty Ambassadors