Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Freeform Wire Wrap Christmas Ornament
This Freeform Wire Wrap Christmas Ornament just popped out by itself following on the fun making of the Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings in copper.
Freeform Wire Wrap Christmas Ornament (CH0292) |
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Multi-Strand Simple Elegance - Necklace & Earrings
For Sooty's 2012 birthday I wanted to create a jewelry set that was deceptively simple, classically elegant and yet flexible and accomodating of more than one style. This Multi-Strand Simple Elegance necklace & earrings set was the final result.
Multi-Strand Simple Elegance - Necklace & Earrings (CH0298) |
Monday, June 24, 2013
Bling & Purity - Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings Set
Bling & Purity - Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings Set (CH0279) |
Felt in the mood of doing some soothing beading rivolis. So what could be better than bringing out some super sparkly Swarovski rivolis in the ubiquitous Crystal AB, and just blinging and beading the night through.
As sometimes happen, as I make something, an inkling of who this is meant for came to mind. (Soot!) And once that happens, the rest of the look kind of has a guide to lead it to completion.
Purple Friends - Swarovski Infused Necklace and Earrings Set
"Purple Friends" - Swarovski Infused Necklace & Earrings (CH0281) |
sku: ch0281
So why do I call this the "Purple Friends" set? It is quite mesmerising when you stare at this. The delectable purple of the cubic zirconia (CZ) long tear-drop pendant dominants. And yet, it has such a warmly friendly character when topped with the Swarovski pearls in Gemstone colors. So it does seem to me as if it should be called "Purple Friends"!
Vitrail Fling - Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings Set
Vitrail Fling - Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings (CH0282) |
sku: ch0282
The "Vitrail Fling" jewelry set features the fairly rare but totally superb Swarovski rivoli stone in Vitrail Light. It is the centre piece of this set. The Swarovski Vitrail Light is one of their more amazing finishes, capturing light and colors that speaks of sunsets and sparkling wine.
Revamped Swarovski Ear Cuffs
Revamped Swarovski Ear Cuffs |
sku: ch0287
I love ear cuffs. But they don't love me. I have little cabbage ears that ear cuffs laugh at.
Not to be deterred, this sterling silver ear cuffs have been one of my favourites for over 20 years. I got it before I knew how to do a lick of jewelry making. And it broke. So it has been languishing for a long time, waiting for its time to shine again.
Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings
Freeform Wire Wrapped Pendant and Earrings |
sku: ch0291
This Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings is just pure play and experiment.
And it was real fun. The shapes are as they happen; unplanned. Try it and be surprised :)
I also took this opportunity to try out a new technique of making my own ear wires. It all turned out pretty well.
Butterfly Clasp Transformed - Necklace and Earrings Set
Butterfly Clasp Transformed - Necklace and Earrings Set (CH0294) |
sku: ch0294
I have named this "Butterfly Clasp Transformed" necklace and earrings set even though it is not meaningful nor descriptive for anyone but myself. Reason: this set was transformed from a pattern I bought (Butterfly Clasp by Heather Collins Etsy Store).
Elastic Chainmaille Bracelet - Balex Second Chance
Elastic Chainmaille Male Bracelet |
This elastic chainmaille (aka chain mail) bracelet is called the "Balex Second Chance" because this is the second one of its kind that was made for Balex - which he lost (of course!). I have a feeling he will lose this as well, as has been his wont, and so this is his second and last chance to keep it safe - as he promised!
Flat Base Swarovski Crochet Bangles - Multiple Colors
Swarovski Bead Crochet Bangles |
I call these "flat based" crochet bangles because the inner side (against the skin) is made flat, without beads - to provide a comfortable easy feel to these bangles. I have used stretchy yarn (viscose) so that it is much easier to wear.
I have made all of these bangles for Small size. Apart from some bangles having dangles and some not, the technique is the same.
For the crochet bangles that have dangles, just make the dangles and have them ready for threading.
Labels:
bangle,
bead crochet,
bracelet,
cuff,
Swarovski bangle
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Bead Crochet Rope Lariat Necklaces
Since I am in the mood for crochet (and always for beads), I have done me up some crochet rope necklaces or lariat necklaces.
For more details on how to make these bead crochet rope lariat necklaces ...
Crochet Rope Lariats |
CH0316a-c
For more details on how to make these bead crochet rope lariat necklaces ...
Crafts & Jewelry Making - Tips and Notes
General Tips and Notes on Crafts & Jewelry Making
This page is intended to be a collection of general tips with respect to various crafts and/or jewelry making that I cannot quite categorize elsewhere. So that being said, it will be inevitable that this page will grow over time. Please come back here for a visit or just bookmark me!Don't Throw Away your Cheapy Seed Beads
Yes, I love, I adore my precious Miyuki and Matsuno and Toho and Czech seed beads - but I confess I still hang on to my cheap (economical is the word!!!) Chinese seed beads. I just love them even though I don't use them for precise beadwork.I always thought that there is really nothing wrong with the economical Chinese and Indian seed beads. Their colors are pretty darn lovely. Their glass is robust and edges rounded. Their colors are long lasting. Their biggest downside is their irregularity.
But that can also be their biggest advantage. For example, I use them in some of my crochet beadwork - especially bead crochet ropes and such. Their very irregularity lends a definite sense of imperfect organic feel to the final product. For some designs, that is exactly what you want rather than the monotonous regularity of the more expensive seed beads.
So hang on to you cheapy seed beads. They may delight and surprise you!
Samples of beaded crochet ropes made with chinese seed beads
(with some Swarovski bicones thrown in)
Labels:
cheap seed beads,
craft tips,
jewelry making
Monday, June 3, 2013
Notes and Tips on Beaded Crochet
This here is an example of the use of beaded crochet rope (in the First Love Bead Crochet Necklace).
On this page are various notes, tips, and suggestion about crocheting with beads (aka bead crochet). This page will grow as I come across or think of new things. So though this page may start off small and short, be assured that I will collect more bead crochet notes here as time goes on.
I am assuming that you already know how to bead crochet and even how to make beaded crochet ropes so the crochets notes and tips here will be used solely as reminders or supplements to pre-existing crochet knowledge.
On this page are various notes, tips, and suggestion about crocheting with beads (aka bead crochet). This page will grow as I come across or think of new things. So though this page may start off small and short, be assured that I will collect more bead crochet notes here as time goes on.
I am assuming that you already know how to bead crochet and even how to make beaded crochet ropes so the crochets notes and tips here will be used solely as reminders or supplements to pre-existing crochet knowledge.
Labels:
bead crochet,
beaded crochet,
crochet ropes,
crochet tips
Crochet Stitches and Beaded Crochet Stitches
This is a growing list of crochet stitches and also beaded crochet stitches. Where possible, I will try to only include the illustrated crochet stitches (so popular in the excellent Japanese magazines) with corresponding English name for the crochet stitches. I am not as familiar with the English names as I am with the illustrated icons used, so I can't promise I will also have the English crochet term.
Chain Stitch
Chain Stitch
Crochet Chain Stitch |
Earwire Shapes and How to Make Earwires
How to Make Earwires or Earring Findings
For some reason, I find myself with earwires on my mind and just how to make them. For some reason, their very shapes and variations are inescapably fascinating to me.
To that end, I have been researching and googling and reading up on them. Here are some of the images I have found. Special note will be given to good tutorials on how to make your own ear wires.
I have also started a separate board on Pinterest: Ear Wire Shapes.
Labels:
ear wires,
earring findings,
earwire,
earwires
Beaded Batik Cuffs
I have been playing on and off with beading batik for almost a year now. And most of my efforts are still in the sad WIP (work in progress) incomplete stages. Except for a few, this Beaded Batik Cuff being one of them.
Beaded Batik Cuff |
CH0315
Labels:
batik cuff,
beaded batik,
beadwork,
seed beads
Chainmaille - What is Aspect Ratio and Ring ID
Chainmaille is interchangeably spelt as chainmaille or chain mail.
In normally jewelry making, the size of a jump ring is often the diameter of the outer ring.
In chain mail, more attention is paid to the wire diameter (WD) and its inner diameter (Ring ID).
From this last 2 stats, the all important Aspect Ratio (AR) is calculated:
In Chainmaille, what is Aspect Ratio and Ring ID?
.. both terms which is often seen at their supplies sites.In normally jewelry making, the size of a jump ring is often the diameter of the outer ring.
In chain mail, more attention is paid to the wire diameter (WD) and its inner diameter (Ring ID).
From this last 2 stats, the all important Aspect Ratio (AR) is calculated:
AR = ID/WD
Sunday, June 2, 2013
How to Make Beaded Crochet Earrings
This pair of beaded crochet earrings is photo-detailed in Beaded Crochet Jewelry Set in Deco Style (ch0314). This article illustrates how the beaded crochet earrings are made including how to make beaded bead cap.
Beaded Crochet Earrings |
How to Make Beaded Crochet Pieces
How to make Beaded Crochet Necklace
This brief tutorial refers to Beaded Crochet Jewelry Set in Deco Style (ch0314), and details the making of the beaded crochet that went into the making of the necklace. (The making of the Beaded Crochet Earrings will be in another article.)Beaded Crochet Jewelry Set in Deco Style
Here I will just display some photos of the finished beaded crochet jewelry set - necklace and earrings.
This work involved a number of different techniques which I will document separately.
This work involved a number of different techniques which I will document separately.
Beaded Crochet Jewelry Set in Deco Style (CH0314) |
CH0314
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