'Autumn Delights' by elektrajewelry
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Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Roman Glass Necklace
These photos are long overdo. I wrote about Roman glass in my last post and here is another lovely piece I made with this ancient glass. The iridescent quality of this glass makes it a perfect element to use in jewelry design.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Crocheting A Necklace
I recently learned to knit and have been knitting up a storm all winter long. I have found the knitting videos very helpful when I get stuck on a specific type of stitch or need to review what I have already learned. I have wanted to try crocheting with wire so I bought myself some fine gauge artistic wire in silver, gold and brass and added some stunning swarovski beads . I was very happy with the results and plan to make some beautiful pieces with pearls and perhaps silver beads . Now that I can crochet, hopefully I can add some trim to the next sweater that I knit.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Do you Raku?
I have been a big fan of raku pottery for many years. I own a few vases and pots that look lovely in my home. Imagine my delight when I found a beautiful set of handmade Raku beads at the last gem show I attended. The results of that purchase are shown here. These are going to be hard for me to give up. I just love the way these pieces look, but alas that is what happens when you love your craft. I will sell them this season, but maybe next time I'll make an extra piece just for me.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Happily Handmade
I originally designed this necklace in the fall during a wire working class. It had lots of curves and zigzags and never lay right around my neck. I was convinced it was a lost cause until this past week when I decided to take it apart and start all over again. I used dead soft wire and was able to use my wire straightener to take the zigzags and kinks out of the sterling wire I was using. The gauge was fairly large so it was easy to straighten without damaging the wire. Then I decided to use wrapped eye pins to make the links , as well as some spirals and a handmade clasp. I am thrilled with the results and can't wait to do another one. See this and other one-of-a -kind pieces in my shop.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Simply Circles
Sometimes the most elegant and classic pieces of jewelry are quite simple in design. These gorgeous circle themed pieces have a timeless look that will always be in style. Perhaps circles attract us by their symbolic nature. Circles represent infinity and our need to go on and on. See these pieces and more in the etsy shop of mooretaste.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Love and Roses
What better way is there to say " I Love You" than a gift of roses? Belladio has a collection of rose jewelry in her etsy shop that just may be the perfect way to say I love you to that special person in your life. Please take a look at Belledio's art of roses series and the other lovely pieces in her shop. Don't forget to take a peek at Belladio's blog too.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Wrapped In Love
Katrin Lerman does some amazing work with wire. The pieces below caught my eye because I love the combination of stones ,colors and the inticate wire wrapping. The heart would make a lovely Valentine's Day gift as would any of the pieces in Katrin's shop. Don't forget to take a look at her blog too.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
The Eye of the Tiger
Friday, December 28, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Winter Solstice
The winter solstice will arrive this year on December 22, at 1:08 AM. At that point the hours of daylight will increase and night hours will decrease. That is a happy thought for those ,like me who long for warmth,sunny days and flowers. Deabusamor's winter solstice photo seems to depict that longing for spring with the sun behind the icicles reminding us of warmer days to come. Deabusamor's talent is evident not only in her amazing photos but in the stunning polymer bead set below. Check out her exciting etsy shop.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Three in One
This lovely necklace by Berry Patch Designs has a unique design that can be worn three different ways. If you like a full look you can wear it as a double strand necklace. For a more simple look, wear it as a single strand by removing the shorter piece. The short piece can also be worn a s a bracelet. Berry Patch Designs carries many lovely jewelry pieces like the earrings you see below. Don't forget to read her blog too.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Last Leaves
Those snowy winter days are just around the corner, so Sue of Signature Sterling named the earrings below Last Leaves. I think the warmth of the colors in the lamp work beads will brighten up those long winter months ahead. Sue's etsy shop carries many lovely designs using lamp work beads. I just love the necklace below!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Grandmother's Gift
The three owners of Lazy Cat have something in common. Their grandmothers taught them how to crochet. Allison, Kelly and Stasia have used this wonderful skill to create the pieces you see here as well as well as many other beautiful, handmade scarves, hats, and intricate necklaces. The results are amazing. Please take a look at their wonderful etsy shop and get your checkbooks ready! 
Monday, November 12, 2007
Wench's Lace
It was very difficult for me to choose which necklaces to feature from earthcharms shop. I am partial to chokers so I chose the two necklaces you see below. Very feminine ans sexy and I love the name she chose for the adventurine piece below. Please visit earthcharms at the following: http://earth-charms.blogspot.com/ and http://myspace.com/salyx/
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