New Pliers, Cutters, "Tea Ring" & Turquoise Bracelets

I am back, kind of! Was away for a very short period, then there was the on and off internet connection, then busy with work and started a new blog which have been put off for a while - http://OrchidBliss.blogspot.com. So for those of you who are Orchids enthusiast, check out our (me and hubby) blog on orchids - wild / species orchids.

Here are my new purchase - can't resist. Flat nose pliers and a straight full flash side cutter.

Very Smooth!

Got myself a silver ring with my name attached to the top too. Known as "Tea Ring" as narrated by the maker. Some people call it Snake Ring. However mine don't look like snake as my name (MEI) is attached to the top. So what is the story with "Tea Ring"? Simply, get your friends to reassemble this ring while you are having tea. If they can't do it, they pay for your drinks. That's it. I haven't tried it out yet. Soon....when I need some free drinks...:D Anyone of you own or ever come across this type of ring? I first heard of this when I was at my parents place last 2 weeks and just gotta make one. The man who makes them happened to live close by so I didn't waste my time. Well, actually I have another intention, to find out if I can make one with wire...hehe...

The four rings are linked.

Almost successfully reassembled!

Done!

And here are two turquoise bracelets I managed to whip up for a friend and her daughter.

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100 Followers - THANK YOU

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I just realized that I have 100 followers since yesterday. Wow!!!!! :) I just hope that your stay here is a pleasant one and apology from the bottom of my heart if somehow or rather my posts have offended you. It is never meant to be that way. This post is dedicated to all my followers. Thank you all for being so loyal although I have been a bit slack for the last two and half weeks. To show my appreciation, I will position the followers' box on top of this post for one whole week. So readers, please pay visits to their sites and get inspired. If you are new to my blog and would like to follow, just click on the "Follow" button (top left hand corner). Once again, THANK YOU! my dearest followers and friends. All the best wishes and happy blogging. WireBlissMei

She Did it Again!

Emily did it again with the Wire Wrapped Tulips and Sparkly 'O' Studs!.

I don't need to describe or explain more. Just take a look at her pieces here. 

Very well done Emily! Congratulations and thank you for sharing these pictures.

Wire Wrapped Tulips

Sparkly 'O' Studs: Athena's Shield Earrings

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Gorgeous Tulips from Portugal!

Ligia from Portugal said "I would SO LOVE a Tulip Tutorial!!!! :-))". Then she got her tutorial few days ago. Now she is kind enough to share with us her wire wrapped Tulips. Here is what Ligia has to say about the tutorial: It was very easy to follow your tutorial, and especially the thing I always find hardest, you make it very simple, because you tell us exactly all the wire measures. In some tutorials we almost have to guess, but here it was excellent, and I didn't waste any wire, which is very important. Thank you Ligia for sharing these! I am happiest when someone successfully completed a project based on my tutorials. WireBlissMei

ITS OUT - New Tutorial | Wire Wrapped Tulip Pendant

My new tutorial for a Wire Wrapped Tulip Pendant that you can also make into earrings or brooches is out. Of all my tutorials, this one has taken me the longest time. I actually started it sometime in March. Halfway through I decided to retake the whole new set of pictures, not satisfied with the earlier ones. Its hard work but finally its out and I hope it will be another inspiration for you. The design for this wire wrapped tulip is one of a kind. The story behind this design started when a customer requested for a flower brooch back in Mid 2008 - First Tulip Brooch. The rest is history as the saying goes :) What's in this tutorial? This tutorial teaches you how to create a One of a Kind Wire Wrapped Tulip with five (5) petals. Although you need to know the basic weaving technique, the pictorial instruction will guide you step by step until you successfully complete a tulip. Once finished, this tulip can be turned into a pendant, earrings or brooch. Its a good deal...hehe :) Material and Tools? You don't have to run to the store and purchase additional materials or tools if you are already a wire jeweler. No special tools required. Just the basic material and tools - wire and beads, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, bend nose pliers, nylon jaw pliers and wire cutters and most important of all a dose of creativity and inspiration. Maybe a bit of patience...with the weaving :) What are you waiting for? Go on to my etsy shop and check it out - click here and off you go. Thank you all for your continued support - not only for those who has been purchasing (and will be purchasing) but also those who only read my posts, glance through my posts and those who accidentally discover my blog and inspired. Last but not least, thank you for leaving your comments here...that will make my day? Just be kind :) WireBlissMei

You Were Asking...?

If you are from Malaysia, you would know that it is very difficult to find some of the essential tools for wire wrappers like us. It can be very very frustrating. And we would think twice, thrice...hmm..many many times before deciding to purchase online from other country. One of these tools is the wire rounder or bur cup. I got mine last month from tooltime. Anyway, no regret and I love it! Only one thing though, it works very well with sterling silver but not stainless steel which is much harder. Guess I still have to use my old file with stainless steel wire. Anyway, people asked me where I got mine. Unfortunately, tooltime didn't have this in stock anymore. I did a search at etsy and found two shops that has it. They are Nightstar and Romazone. Romazone only ships to Canada and US. Jenny Pong purchased hers from Singapore - Beads.etc. Looks cheaper but not sure about the shipping rate. Another seller who carries it is Szarka - Magpie Gemstones, I love her gemstones and only discovered that she has it after I purchased mine :) - Opps! she didn't have it anymore! But you can always email her. She is very friendly. So there you have it. Have a wonderful hols and weekend! WireBlissMei