Wire Woven Raw Stone Pendant

I am not sure what to name this stone so I just name it raw stone. Reason being it is one very ordinary river stone - I believe it is a river stone as I have seen similar stone in river that we frequented. It is not shiny but smooth, probably from years of tumbling by nature. I didn't collect this but purchased it. Don't know why but I was attracted to this stone the moment I set eyes on it. Love at first sight?

The wire wrapping - another inspiration from Lisa Barth.

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Just a few Post Earrings

Here are few post earrings I managed to get done today. They are done almost similar to the stud earrings. It's late and it's time for bed. I was unable to access my blog earlier, reason for this late posting. But I will be off to bed right after this. So, have a wonderful morning and happy weekend. WireBlissMei

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