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Years ago, before I retired, I used to like to make Christmas presents instead of purchasing them.... a little more personal. This bracelet was one I made for myself along with the others. It's made from seven strands of stainless steel welding wire...first twisted...then hammered flat....then rolled and welded. It only comes off in airports and for flickr shots :0) HMM
We've been making these eggshell bracelets for a while, and they have turned out to be quite popular. They employ an ancient Chinese technique of layering real eggshell over a wood form. Its a bit labor intensive but the effect is fantastic.
The form is built up with several layers of color before the eggshell is layed on. We then apply the goldleaf and several color and/or clear coats which strengthen and protect the eggshell. It is then a long process of sanding and applying more layers, and more sanding, etc. until we get the effect we want.
Even thought its eggshell, with all the layering it is remarkably strong and resilient.
Lusciously grand and thick, the Vittoria bracelet is comprised of the finest gemstones available. A lovely and dramatic color combination of rich champagnes, bitter pumpkin oranges, smoky browns and cerulean blues. A base of lightly hued Oregon Sunstone is accented with Citrine, Swiss and London Blue Topaz, Smoky Topaz, Freshwater Pearls and shaded Quartz. Each gem has been placed on a sterling silver headpin and wired together to create a lavish, gem-encrusted chain. A sterling silver toggle closes the piece, where a single drop of gray Moonstone dangles.
Me encanta ponerme a hacer piezas de Biloba sin pensar en nada más, es tan relajante y el resultado tan bonito....
A double row of faux "turquoise" beads have been hand-knotted on amethyst silk beading cord. An artisan-made copper washer by Miss Fickle Media is the focal piece.
Created in tubular peyote stitch with size 11 seed beads and drop beads. Finished with a handmade glass bead and loop clasp
Micro macrame wrap bracelet made using silk yarn and my handmade polymer clay beads and toggle. Made for the ABS August monthly challenge.
More on my blog: fulgorine.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/abs-challenge-august/
This bracelet was made to go with the rehearsal dinner dress that I had for my daughter's wedding. It's a Russian spiral done with lentil beads, hex beads and size 8 seed beads.
Sodalite is said to be the stone of “insight”. The bright, colorful threads of waxed linen cord remind me of a long, flowing gypsy skirt that a fortuneteller might wear. This bracelet features a handcrafted copper button by Barbara Bechtel of Second Surf Studio. Free tutorial on how to make it on my blog here: www.erinsiegeljewelry.blogspot.com/2013/05/fortunetellers...
I have to say that it is not easy for me to find the rights clothes for wearing this bracelet. But still, i really love it :)
We had a aqua charm swap in the Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group hosted by the lovely Rhonda. We make 25 charms each and mail them to her, she then swaps them out and sends us 25 charms. This is what I did with mine. I made these charms on my necklace to match my bracelet.
This bracelet features smooth and flawless pink amethyst nuggets accented with clusters of rich, purple amethyst, citrines and rhodolite garnet. All wire wrapped to perfectly faceted citrine coins.
Another UFO I finished! Pattern from Cathy Lampole, Bead & button Dec 2012 (another great issue!). The project in the mag is collar but I don't wear collar so I made bracelet instead. I reduced RAW base for each circle to seven and also added 8mm pearl in the middle.
Toho beads from Lush Lampwork, my own handmade copper jumprings and lampwork bead. Pattern based on tutorial from www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.co.uk