Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Rose Quartz Wire Wrapped Brooch - Herringbone Weave

Sometimes my brain don't want to work as I wanted it to be. A customer came up with a sketch for a brooch. Took me the longest time to figure out how to create it with wire....attempted 3 times and wasted some wires along the way. Somehow I couldn't wire wrap the rose quartz in place with my own design. It was not meant to be herringbone weaved initially but Delia's post gave me the inspiration. Herringbone weave is one of my favorite weaves and this is a very creative way of using the weave. So, I finally completed the brooch. Rose Quartz Wire Wrapped Brooch - Herringbone Weave Rose Quartz Wire Wrapped Brooch - Herringbone Weave And here is a simple wire wrapped malachite ring. simple wire wrapped malachite ring simple wire wrapped malachite ring

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Seeing Double - Wire Wrap Tulip Brooch

No! Nothing is wrong with your eyes :) You are not seeing double :) This is my third wire wrapped tulip brooch. This one looks more like the second one here. Someone saw the second one and fell in love with it.....you know who you are..hehe! Must be the color. I love the color too... This one measures about 4 cm in length and took me shorter time to make. Getting better with it :) Wire Wrap Tulip BroochWire Wrap Tulip Brooch

Monday, July 21, 2008

Turquoise Set - Herringbone Weave

Its been a week since I last posted. Been busy for the last few weeks/months with works and they are clearing off slowly. Hoping to get more done this week. Wire jewelry front, still trying to finish some custom orders. Here is a set made last weekend......a turquoise set of stud earrings, herringbone weaved bracelet and necklace. Herringbone Weave Bracelet and Earrings Set Wire wrapped necklace

Monday, July 14, 2008

New Section in My Etsy Shop - Borneo Ceramic Beads

Today, I finally added a new section in my Etsy Shop - Borneo Ceramic Beads Supply. If you are interested with Borneo Ceramic Beads, check out this section. I am always in awe with these handcrafted beads and would like to bring it to you although in not very large quantity but enough for you to make some pretties out of them. I will be listing more from time to time. So, do drop by my etsy shop today.

Borneo Ceramic Bead Earrings, Sterling Silver

wire wrap earrings with Borneo ceramic beads For a long time now, I have been wanting to wire wrap some of my Borneo ceramic beads and list them in my etsy shop. Finally last night I made a pair of earrings. It is now listed in my etsy shop if you are interested. This pair consist of two unique handcrafted Borneo ceramic beads wrapped with sterling silver wire and 4mm bicone Swarovski Crystals. Each bead measures about 10mm. The handmade nature of the process and the natural individuality of the clay and colors result in variations from bead to bead. As you can see here, the sizes of these two beads vary. One bigger than the other. So, if you are looking for perfection, you will not find it in these beads. I shall be listing more soon in the form of other Borneo ceramic beads. They are really lovely and unique.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Another Cherries Bracelet

Lately I have been remaking similar pieces again. Ah well, they are custom orders so I can't really decline right? So, here is another Cherries Bracelet. Made two bracelets today actually but I am just showing one as they look similar :) Wire wrapped cherries Bracelet with herringbone weave bead herringbone weave round red glass bead