Wire Woven Turquoise Cab

This one was very tough on my fingers. Yikes! The most difficult part was shaping the weaved wires to follow the shape of the cab and holding the shape together while making the bail. Imagine having to handle 14 wires on top there. I am reminding myself to use finer wires in my next project. For this one, I used 22ga and 26ga for weaving. Inspiration: Lisa Barth 

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Wire Wrapped Cross - Cherry Quartz

Been wanting to post this wire wrapped cross since last night but just manage to find some time to do it now. The two boys are taking their nap and its raining outside. So, its cool and quite. This is a commissioned piece. The frame is 18ga wire while stones are made up of Cherry Quartz, garnet and amethyst as the center piece. All wrapped with 28ga wire. I made something similar last year. I actually forgotten how I made it! Yeah! it happens. WireBlissMei

They Are All in Full Bloom

Remember the orchid (Labukensis) I blogged about almost 3 weeks ago? Well, they are now in full bloom :) There are 7 plants blooming all at the same time. I tried to capture them all in a shot but the shots didn't do them justice. They are more beautiful in real life. Anyhow, do enjoy the blooms.

All seven plants in full bloom

Close up of one stalk

Closeup of the Borneo Paraphalaenopsis Labukensis

Another close up but from another plant. A darker shade of brown.

A slipper orchid

These two tiny orchids are also blooming. Not sure of the name (hubby not in now, so can't ask him)

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Duh! I Broke It

The whole afternoon's work down the drain! I only managed to enjoy this bracelet | cuff for a few minutes when I decided to twist the spiral a bit. I didn't know the copper wire is so "brittle". Sad! Sad! Sad! Guess I am so use to working with stainless steel wire. WireBlissMei

Bamboo and Wire II

Following yesterday's post, here is another version of the wired bamboo cuff.

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Bamboo and Wire

First, I have a bunch of plain bamboo cuff, handcrafted by the "Penans" of Sarawak. They are not easy to find. These, I got from a friend's girlfriend whose work requires her to travel to the interior of Sarawak where this tribe lives. Secondly, only one species of bamboo is suitable to make this type of cuff, I was told. Now, this friend's girlfriend just quit the job and I don't know if I can get them again. So, what do I do with them? Actually I am suppose to draw some design on them with fire but have not gotten around to that yet. Then an idea struck me today......scroll down for result. How about that? Bamboo and Wire! WireBlissMei