Saturday, April 10, 2021

Beaded Eyeglasses, Face Mask Strap Cum Bracelet or Necklace

Black Striped Agate Onyx Eyeglasses Strap, Face Mask Strap

Like it our not, face masks is here to stay for a while.
At least until Covid-19 is gone for good. 
And hopefully, this will be soon. 
How we miss the mask free days when we were out and about.
Now, everywhere you go, face mask is compulsory.
Or else be ready to pay for hefty fine if you got caught without or with your mask down.

I find it a bit troublesome to put on and take off the mask, especially at work while you are alone in your own work station or office. The same when you would like to take a sip of water, take a bite of food or while eating at the pantry or coffee shop.
Most of the time, we will take off the mask and put it on the table if there is nowhere to hang except your arm or maybe or under your chin. 
Yeah, lots of people just pull the mask down under their chins.
The problem with table surface or any other surface, is that we do not know how clean/sanitize it is. Yes, we should be worried about that. 

So, this face mask strap helps to solve this problem.
You don't have to worry where to place your mask anymore. 
It will always be around your neck.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap-Front View
Face mask strap with black striped agate onyx and wire wrapped bunga terung.

Material and Components:

The strap or chain consist of these:
  • 4 mm natural black striped agate onyx. Onyx is known to represent strength, focus, willpower. It is believed to imparts self control and confidence and stimulates the power of wise decision-making.
  • 1 pair stainless steel lobster clasps (non-tarnish)
  • 1 pair of wire wrapped "bunga terung" (eggplant flower)
  • Other connectors such as stainless steel jump rings and tubes.
The length of this face mask strap is about 68 cm (~27 in).


Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Overall view
The length of this face mask strap is about 68 cm, end to end.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Side View
Side view of the face mask strap adorned with the wire wrapped bunga terung.

Style Options:

The best thing about this strap is that it is versatile and practical.
First, you can convert it into eyeglasses or sunglasses strap.
Add a pair of adjustable silicone grips on the temples.
It is very easy to install and remove and fits any size frames.

Unhook from face mask and hook on the eyeglasses.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Front View
Convert it into eyeglasses or sunglasses strap effortlessly.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Side View
Black Striped Agate Onyx Eyeglasses Strap, side view.

Second, you can convert it into a layered beaded bracelet.

Black Striped Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap as Bracelet
Turn the strap into a layered beaded bracelet when not use for face mask or eyeglasses.

Thirdly, you guessed it - convert it into a beaded necklace. 
Just hook both lobster clasps together to turn it into a necklace. 

Black Striped Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap

Actually, there are at least 2 more options for lets leave it for another day.
Have a great weekend, stay safe and stay healthy. 

Friday, April 09, 2021

Wire Wrapped Project by William

Wire Wrapped Pipa Center Piece, Swarovski Pendant and Earrings

These are William's recent wire wrapping projects.
They are birthday gifts for a friend.
I notice that he has a liking to natural colored stones.
If not mistaken, the stones are Picture Jasper.
The pipa center piece is for a bracelet.
Wire wrapped with 20g brass wire.
The earrings and pendant used 19g (thick!). 
Guess he wants them sturdy :)

Pipa wrapped with picture jasper (matte) for bracelet resting on a stone
20g brass wire used to wrapped this pipa bracelet center piece

Wire wrapped earrings with picture jasper (matte)
Study "S" shaped earrings with 19g wire and Picture Jasper

Wire wrapped pendant with blue and white Swarovski crystals
Simple pendant with Swarovski Crystal and 19g wire


Saturday, February 13, 2021

Happy Chinese Niu Year 2021

Wishing You a prosperous Chinese New Year 2021

I wish you a very happy new year filled with good luck, good health, and prosperity.
May all your dreams come true.

Stay safe everyone.

Amethyst wire wrapped bracelet on a cat shaped white plate

Amethyst wire wrapped bracelet on a cat shaped white plate

Amethyst charm for the bracelet

Monday, January 18, 2021

CMCO is Back in Force till end of January 2021

Ceramic Beads Bracelet

Completed this bracelet yesterday.
Simple wire wrapped bracelet with 6 mm ceramic beads.

Wire wrapped ceramic beads bracelet on my hand

Wire wrapped ceramic beads bracelet close up

Wire wrapped ceramic beads bracelet

Baking an AI Cake

I admit that I am not good with baking or cooking but sometimes just feel like trying out some easy recipes that I stumble upon online.
Today, however, my 2 boys decided to bake me this AI made cake recipe by Google. It is a Cake-Cookie hybrid
First and foremost, it is an easy recipe....and the result is not disappointing although sunken at the center. 
Just as described "It has the crispiness of a cookie and the, well, “cakiness” of a cake.".
We agreed that it is a bit too sweet. 
So, next Cakie must remember to reduce the sugar. 
Yeah, there will be a next Cakie.

Any pointer on how to avoid the cake from sinking?

A slice of cakie

Half cut cakie on the plate

Cakie just out of the oven

The source of the recipe is from here - Cakie by Google 

Enjoy, stay safe and stay healthy. 

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Wire Cactus by William

Wire Wrapped Cactus by William

William wire wrapped this using 19g wire for the cactus frame and a small Amethyst as the "root".
wire wrapped cactus on post it paper

wire wrapped cactus on post it paper

wire wrapped cactus on the bag
He uses it as a decorative item for his school bag.

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Wire Wrapped Pipa Earrings by William

Wire Wrapped Pipa Earrings by William

This wire wrapped dangle earrings with Pearl and Amethyst is created by William for his English teacher as a retirement gift last September.

The dangling piece with Amethyst is the Pipa Knot, first introduced by Corra. This knot is very versatile and you can create variations based on your creativity. I used them for bracelets, pendants, clasps and earrings. See some of the variations that I made here - Pipa knot used in various pieces

Wire wrapped Pipa earrings with pearl and amethyst lying on wood surface

Progress of work of the wire wrapped Pipa earrings with pearl and amethyst
▲ Steps in assembling the earring components
William working on his wire wrapped earring
▲The creator (¯`◕‿◕´¯)William(¯`◕‿◕´¯)