If you could ask.....

....what is it about me or my blog that you would like to know or ask? Are there moments while you are here, you wonder what kind of a person is behind this blog? ;) I do when I visit yours and other blogs but sometimes I don't dare to ask as I am a bit shy ...hehe. So if you read this post today, ask me anything about me, my hobby, my blog, my life, etc. etc. and I shall try to answer them to the best I could ;). Have a wonderful weekend all! I am off for lunch then my tools and wires :) WireBlissMei

Muse, Organic Swirls and Eddies

I think my muse is on its way home sweet home :). Came up with this pendant this weekend and quite happy with the result. Lots of swirls and mixture of pearls, gemstones (citrine and peridot), dyed coral and Swarovski crystals. It measures about 6cm in length and 3.5cm across at its widest. WireBlissMei

"Lucky Stones"

Any idea what stone is this? The man said its "Lucky Stone". Well! I hope so! Purchased this "Lucky Stone" pendant while I was in Miri last week. Anyway, I bought it because of the intricate design, hand-carved and I was born in the year of "Sheep".

The artist at work. He is from China and claimed to have started carving since 5 years old. WOW! Notice the scar on the hand. Those are burnt marks due to lightning and fire one fateful day while he was digging for this "Lucky Stone". His right hand is hidden under the table cloth the whole time we were there. That's what got us curious and asked him why! Keipo! But, we were in awe of his talent, skill and workmanship, and the pendant is worth its $$$ after seeing what he has to go through for the love of the art and to earn a living.

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Wire Work and Embroidery / Needlework

My wire muse still refuses to come home. So, last weekend I deviated a bit from wirework and revisited embroidery and needlework. Been a while since I last hold the needle and here is my experimental work - combining wire work and needlework.

Look at that! The stitches are all over the place. Do you notice that? I was practicing the different type of stitches.

The back but don't look too close.

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Don's Bow Earrings - Wire Wrapped Stud Earrings

Louise and Don are very talented wire artists that I got to know from one of the jewelry forums that I joined. I feel very honored that they are interested with my Wire Wrapped Stud Earrings Tutorial :) The amazing thing is Don came up with his own version of the stud earrings with the addition of "LITTLE BOWS". Very cute aren't they?! Louise said:

"You know Don, if he can tie a knot, he will"

Louise and Don also write tutorials. I have both and they are both a hit! If you have the time, do check them out at their FB - Kingfisher Designs. Their tutorials are very well written, easy to understand and I can assure you that you will be able to create the projects taught with flying colors. Here are their tutorials: Woven Wave Ring - Adjustable and versatile. Very popular! My version, quite a few of them and here are just some of them. Tucuman Bracelet - Very unique and one of a kind. My versions here and here. I should revisit these two designs. Been a while. WireBlissMei

Wire Wrapped Sparkly Crystal Ring by Wardi

Wardi is from Malaysia and here's her Sparkly Crystal Ring based on my Sparkly Crystal Ring Tutorial. Here's what she said:

hi mei, I've tried the ring. wow, amazing, i can't believe, i can do it!

Thank you Wardi for sharing your creation. WireBlissMei