Pearl Blay
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Beads and Jewelry Findings as Dollhouse Accessories
What I did for my summer holiday
Part 1 of 3
We had a great time visiting friends and family in England last month. One highlight of the trip was a visit to cousin Barbara in London.
She is a dollhouse designer and interior decorator who does amazing work. I remember staring at her tiny 1/12 scale slice of kiwi fruit made with Fimo clay and marveled at her skill in making it so tiny and yet look realistic.
She definitely has a creative eye as she uses rather familiar items to make some of her dollhouse accessories! If you know little girls or even not so little girls who have doll houses, you could make them some little gifts from your stash.
As you can see from the photos, in Barbara's hands, beads, crystals and metal rondelles, even bails become exquisite perfume bottles sometimes complete with trays. The trays are pendant findings.
The picture below left shows a goblet on the left made by gluing two bead caps together. The filigree "cake stand" as well as the vase at the back should remind you of certain items too! Note the globe lamp at the back. See the cube beads topped with clear beads in the picture on the bottom right? These are miniature liquor decanters in equally tiny wooden tantalas. Tantalas are old fashioned, now antique, lockable liquor holders to stop the servants from imbibing!
Barbara also had a wonderful collection of cloisonne beads some of which she will turn into luxury dollhouse vases. She now wants me to teach her how to make jewelry since she has a lot of supplies already on hand. It's a promise, Barbara!
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Part 1 of 3
We had a great time visiting friends and family in England last month. One highlight of the trip was a visit to cousin Barbara in London.
She is a dollhouse designer and interior decorator who does amazing work. I remember staring at her tiny 1/12 scale slice of kiwi fruit made with Fimo clay and marveled at her skill in making it so tiny and yet look realistic.
She definitely has a creative eye as she uses rather familiar items to make some of her dollhouse accessories! If you know little girls or even not so little girls who have doll houses, you could make them some little gifts from your stash.
As you can see from the photos, in Barbara's hands, beads, crystals and metal rondelles, even bails become exquisite perfume bottles sometimes complete with trays. The trays are pendant findings.
The picture below left shows a goblet on the left made by gluing two bead caps together. The filigree "cake stand" as well as the vase at the back should remind you of certain items too! Note the globe lamp at the back. See the cube beads topped with clear beads in the picture on the bottom right? These are miniature liquor decanters in equally tiny wooden tantalas. Tantalas are old fashioned, now antique, lockable liquor holders to stop the servants from imbibing!
Barbara also had a wonderful collection of cloisonne beads some of which she will turn into luxury dollhouse vases. She now wants me to teach her how to make jewelry since she has a lot of supplies already on hand. It's a promise, Barbara!
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Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Pearl Blay
beadinggem designs
bracelet
necklace
Pearl's Designs
tutorial
Leather Jewelry
Part 2 of 2
A couple of my friends from our group of the Bead Sisterhood recently opened up a booth at a new local weekend market in order to sell our jewelry. Cindy asked if I had any jewelry for men as I once mentioned I wanted to do some. That's because on the very first weekend, at least one man inquired.
More and more men are wearing jewelry these days. But their tastes are different so it's a whole new category of jewelry styles to design. I think it is a good idea to make unisex leather jewelry to please men as well as women who don't like bling.
I've seen some double wrap leather bracelets before where the jewelry goes twice round the wrist. These make a good style for flat narrow strips of leather as they look more substantial. The bracelet (above left) has been decorated with some wire wrapped carnelian cubes for a studded look. Just remember to flatten the wire end so it bites into the leather and not poke the wearer. I've kept the look simple but varying the gemstones shapes and types would be a lot of fun to do too. You could also simply braid flat or round leather strips.
Finishing the ends is the tricky part. There are different kinds of cord ends you can use. Check this tutorial on how to use the fold over kind. I used ribbon cord ends for two flat strips side by side because the teeth on the findings will bite down and hold better. I also added glue just in case.
I didn't have ribbon cord ends wide enough for three strips so I tightly wound some wire over them with some scrap wire (not too much). Then using enameled copper in a dark bronze color, I coiled it around a knitting needle to create my own custom coiled wire ends (see my past tutorial). The scrap wire wrapped end was then inserted inside the coil ends with a dab of glue. It should be a snug fit. Remember to squeeze down the last coil.
Here are more great tutorials to inspire and instruct. Let the creative juices flow!
FREE TUTORIALS
1. Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet by Trish is a super tutorial to create your own version of this style of bracelets which cost dearly to buy. I like this one because I would never have thought to wrap beads to leather with Nymo thread ! The bead and loop closure technique is simple to do. The button goes through the gap between two knots. The knots should be glued for extra security.
Add more rows or even crystals if you like to make it for women and you've got the makings of a stunning and unique design.
2. Leather Chain Necklace by fellow Canadian Brit McMaster features cut out leather links - simple yet awesome! There is a fair amount cutting so patience is required. You can always shrink the template so that the links to be smaller and the necklace not as long as she has done. I would probably use large jump rings to secure the necklace to clasps if I were making this shorter. A bracelet will work too!
3. Leather Bracelets from Recycled Belts This tutorial is from Instructables.com which shows you how to make the most macho of bracelets. It's green too because these are made by recycling old leather belts.
You basically size the band allowing for an overlap section and attach snap fasteners. The instructor etched a design on the leather band (he also suggests leather stamping) but if you have already decorated belts, you can omit this step.
4. This woven macrame-style leather woven bracelet tutorial was written by Mette over at her blog, Erleperle. It is easy to do with good instructions on how to do the ends. Individualize each bracelet with different buttons.
More Leather Tutorials
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
How To Make Leather Jewelry Tutorials
Leather Jewelry
Part 2 of 2
A couple of my friends from our group of the Bead Sisterhood recently opened up a booth at a new local weekend market in order to sell our jewelry. Cindy asked if I had any jewelry for men as I once mentioned I wanted to do some. That's because on the very first weekend, at least one man inquired.
More and more men are wearing jewelry these days. But their tastes are different so it's a whole new category of jewelry styles to design. I think it is a good idea to make unisex leather jewelry to please men as well as women who don't like bling.
I've seen some double wrap leather bracelets before where the jewelry goes twice round the wrist. These make a good style for flat narrow strips of leather as they look more substantial. The bracelet (above left) has been decorated with some wire wrapped carnelian cubes for a studded look. Just remember to flatten the wire end so it bites into the leather and not poke the wearer. I've kept the look simple but varying the gemstones shapes and types would be a lot of fun to do too. You could also simply braid flat or round leather strips.
Finishing the ends is the tricky part. There are different kinds of cord ends you can use. Check this tutorial on how to use the fold over kind. I used ribbon cord ends for two flat strips side by side because the teeth on the findings will bite down and hold better. I also added glue just in case.
I didn't have ribbon cord ends wide enough for three strips so I tightly wound some wire over them with some scrap wire (not too much). Then using enameled copper in a dark bronze color, I coiled it around a knitting needle to create my own custom coiled wire ends (see my past tutorial). The scrap wire wrapped end was then inserted inside the coil ends with a dab of glue. It should be a snug fit. Remember to squeeze down the last coil.
Here are more great tutorials to inspire and instruct. Let the creative juices flow!
FREE TUTORIALS
1. Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet by Trish is a super tutorial to create your own version of this style of bracelets which cost dearly to buy. I like this one because I would never have thought to wrap beads to leather with Nymo thread ! The bead and loop closure technique is simple to do. The button goes through the gap between two knots. The knots should be glued for extra security.
Add more rows or even crystals if you like to make it for women and you've got the makings of a stunning and unique design.
2. Leather Chain Necklace by fellow Canadian Brit McMaster features cut out leather links - simple yet awesome! There is a fair amount cutting so patience is required. You can always shrink the template so that the links to be smaller and the necklace not as long as she has done. I would probably use large jump rings to secure the necklace to clasps if I were making this shorter. A bracelet will work too!
3. Leather Bracelets from Recycled Belts This tutorial is from Instructables.com which shows you how to make the most macho of bracelets. It's green too because these are made by recycling old leather belts.
You basically size the band allowing for an overlap section and attach snap fasteners. The instructor etched a design on the leather band (he also suggests leather stamping) but if you have already decorated belts, you can omit this step.
4. This woven macrame-style leather woven bracelet tutorial was written by Mette over at her blog, Erleperle. It is easy to do with good instructions on how to do the ends. Individualize each bracelet with different buttons.
More Leather Tutorials
- More Great Leather and Suede Jewelry Inspirations and Tutorials
- Leather Fringe Necklace Tutorial Uses Up Odd Beads
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Pearl Blay
earrings
feature designer
necklace
recycled jewelry
rings
Recycled Leather Jewelry
Leather Jewelry
Part 1 of 2
It seems such a waste to throw old leather or even leather scraps away. So this post is not just about the creative artisans who upcycle the material but who also make it super attractive for women to wear as jewelry. There are so many talented artisans out there who are able to come up with green designs. Here are some of my favorites.
First up is Jonquiljuice on Etsy with her feminine red leather flower choker. I love how she carefully layers the flower shapes and completes designs with metal and focal components.
Her brown leather ring is another example of how it is possible to make what is really just old leather into something so pretty. A creative genius!
Vietto's shop on Etsy showcases this leather lace necklace made from an old leather jacket. The holes were cut free-hand ie without a pattern. A truly unique piece! This Finnish designer makes all sorts of craft items.
OnceAgainSam on Etsy also goes with the layered look for earrings, playing with geometric shapes like her colorful number here.
Her reversible leather studded bracelet is certainly clever too! She is an interior designer who collects and repurposes old leather upholstery samples and other such material which would have gone to the city dump otherwise.
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Part 1 of 2
It seems such a waste to throw old leather or even leather scraps away. So this post is not just about the creative artisans who upcycle the material but who also make it super attractive for women to wear as jewelry. There are so many talented artisans out there who are able to come up with green designs. Here are some of my favorites.
First up is Jonquiljuice on Etsy with her feminine red leather flower choker. I love how she carefully layers the flower shapes and completes designs with metal and focal components.
Her brown leather ring is another example of how it is possible to make what is really just old leather into something so pretty. A creative genius!
Vietto's shop on Etsy showcases this leather lace necklace made from an old leather jacket. The holes were cut free-hand ie without a pattern. A truly unique piece! This Finnish designer makes all sorts of craft items.
OnceAgainSam on Etsy also goes with the layered look for earrings, playing with geometric shapes like her colorful number here.
Her reversible leather studded bracelet is certainly clever too! She is an interior designer who collects and repurposes old leather upholstery samples and other such material which would have gone to the city dump otherwise.
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Custom Hair Comb Jewelry
When Lynda asked if she could do some hair comb jewelry at a past workshop, Debbie thought she meant wiring hair combs. But no, Lynda wanted to do a custom double hair comb set similar to what she had seen on a tv ad.
Well, that still drew blank looks from Debbie and I. We have since learned the product she saw is called EZ comb. This Youtube video of the actual commercial shows the product and how it works. The combs are attached with beaded elastic. Basically you insert the comb on one side and then secure the other side.
It's a wonderful look for when you want to dress up. It also works on days when you just want to get your hair out of your face. It's an alternative to head bands, clips and the good old pony tail style.
Lynda wanted it bigger with beads of her own choosing so she set out to design her very own version. As you can see above, the elastic threads are still faintly visible as they hadn't been trimmed yet. Debbie and Lynda were waiting for the glue on the knots to dry when I took this picture.
Don't you think a similar design in white and creams will look just lovely on any bride who is not into veils?
Beader Design #: 545 ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Well, that still drew blank looks from Debbie and I. We have since learned the product she saw is called EZ comb. This Youtube video of the actual commercial shows the product and how it works. The combs are attached with beaded elastic. Basically you insert the comb on one side and then secure the other side.
It's a wonderful look for when you want to dress up. It also works on days when you just want to get your hair out of your face. It's an alternative to head bands, clips and the good old pony tail style.
Lynda wanted it bigger with beads of her own choosing so she set out to design her very own version. As you can see above, the elastic threads are still faintly visible as they hadn't been trimmed yet. Debbie and Lynda were waiting for the glue on the knots to dry when I took this picture.
Don't you think a similar design in white and creams will look just lovely on any bride who is not into veils?
Beader Design #: 545 ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Pearl Blay
contest
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lamp work
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Bead and Save's Lamp Work Beads Giveaway
Aren't these lampwork beads gorgeous? These beads are the very first giveaway prize. Just leave a comment - click on the word Comments at the bottom right of the post. If you are an email subscriber and having trouble, click on the post title first to return to the blog, then click on the word comments at the bottom.
Don't forget to tell your friends about the giveaway! (Click on the post title and then copy the URL at the top or use the Email/envelope icon at the bottom of the post).
The contest closes at midnight EST on Monday, August 3. I will pick a winner using random.org and announce it as soon as possible after that.
If you are shy about putting down your name publicly, pseudonames are okay too - yes, I am talking to you Crankypants! Do NOT put your email address in the comment body. If you do win, email me directly to claim your prize otherwise, I will have to pick another entry. The Giveaways link at the top of my blog homepage is where I will post all contest info and winner lists. Please consider subscribing (it's free) so you don't miss any result announcement or the next contest.
Today's prize was generously contributed by Bead and Save, an online store based in Montreal, Canada - they also have an ad on the right sidebar of my blog. Bead and Save is the growing concern of two sisters, Gail and Karen who started their store because "We adore everything about beads and decided after much thought to finally do what we love." They have a lovely range of beads at great prices for they really do want you to bead and save. Of special note are their lamp work beads and Pandora style collection which enables you to build a bracelet very easily. I know because I just bought some lampwork beads for my workshops!
Gail and Karen also have a great sense of humor which is evident in their newish blog. They described their blog "Love to Bead, love to bitch" as one which chronicles "how they came to have an online store and the trials and tribulations of trying to succeed in business during a recession"! The best of luck to them....and you!
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Don't forget to tell your friends about the giveaway! (Click on the post title and then copy the URL at the top or use the Email/envelope icon at the bottom of the post).
The contest closes at midnight EST on Monday, August 3. I will pick a winner using random.org and announce it as soon as possible after that.
If you are shy about putting down your name publicly, pseudonames are okay too - yes, I am talking to you Crankypants! Do NOT put your email address in the comment body. If you do win, email me directly to claim your prize otherwise, I will have to pick another entry. The Giveaways link at the top of my blog homepage is where I will post all contest info and winner lists. Please consider subscribing (it's free) so you don't miss any result announcement or the next contest.
Today's prize was generously contributed by Bead and Save, an online store based in Montreal, Canada - they also have an ad on the right sidebar of my blog. Bead and Save is the growing concern of two sisters, Gail and Karen who started their store because "We adore everything about beads and decided after much thought to finally do what we love." They have a lovely range of beads at great prices for they really do want you to bead and save. Of special note are their lamp work beads and Pandora style collection which enables you to build a bracelet very easily. I know because I just bought some lampwork beads for my workshops!
Gail and Karen also have a great sense of humor which is evident in their newish blog. They described their blog "Love to Bead, love to bitch" as one which chronicles "how they came to have an online store and the trials and tribulations of trying to succeed in business during a recession"! The best of luck to them....and you!
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Giveaways and Promotions
As with any habit, the problem with bead addictions is the need to keep feeding it. So I have decided to try out a giveaway program on this blog where readers like you get a chance to win some free fantastic beads etc from participating beading supply stores. Beadaholicism is not something you want to recover from, right?
Most of us love giveaways (sweepstakes). Last month, there were long line-ups in Tokyo when the French jewelry store Maubossin gave away 0.1 carat diamonds worth about $50 each as a promotion. They also offered to make a ring or pendant for the diamond which will cost around $500! There will be no such catch with bead giveaways as you can make your own jewelry!
Here's what you have to do. Look out for giveaway posts - the first one will be real soon - and leave a comment which entitles you to one entry. At the end of a week, I will pick a winner using random.org. I'm just winging this as I go along so there is no set period when these giveaways will occur. Please subscribe so you don't miss a post!
If you are an online store owner and wish to participate or purchase ad space, please contact me for further information.
GIVEAWAY CONTESTS
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Most of us love giveaways (sweepstakes). Last month, there were long line-ups in Tokyo when the French jewelry store Maubossin gave away 0.1 carat diamonds worth about $50 each as a promotion. They also offered to make a ring or pendant for the diamond which will cost around $500! There will be no such catch with bead giveaways as you can make your own jewelry!
Here's what you have to do. Look out for giveaway posts - the first one will be real soon - and leave a comment which entitles you to one entry. At the end of a week, I will pick a winner using random.org. I'm just winging this as I go along so there is no set period when these giveaways will occur. Please subscribe so you don't miss a post!
If you are an online store owner and wish to participate or purchase ad space, please contact me for further information.
GIVEAWAY CONTESTS
- Bead and Save's Lamp work Beads - Winner - Rebecca.
- Color of Dreams' Polymer Beads Giveaway - Winner -Suebeads.
- Evie's Tool Giveaway - Winner - JaMean.
- For the Love of Beads African Bone Beads Giveaway - Winner- Heather Cote of Azure Islands Designs.
- Paper Mode's Folded Paper Earrings Giveaway - Winner - Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium.
- Harrison Hollow Designs Polymer Pen Giveaway - Winner - Heather Cote of Azure Islands Designs.
- Jewelrygeeks Opal Gemstone Giveaway - Winner (redrawn) Dagmar of Kokopelli Design.
- Happy Cloud Moments $50 Certificate Giveaway - Winner Anne J.
- Art Beads' $25 email certificate - Winner Ashlynn.
- Sue Beads Lampwork Beads Giveaway - Winner Marci.
- Evie's $20 gift certificate Giveaway - Winner - Lisa Gatz.
- Chunky Bling's Interchangeable Watch Giveaway - Winner - Cindy.
- Red Panda Beads $25 Shopping Spree Giveaway - Winner - Sally.
- Hand Cut Gemstone Cabochon from Cabbing Rough -Winner - Linda Kish.
- PhotoJewelryMaking's $25 Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Dona Calles.
- Creative Paper Jewelry Book Giveaway - Winner (redrawn) - Carol Wolf.
- Creative Crochet Jewelry Book Giveaway - Winner - Echoruby.
- Bead and Save's Black and White Lamp Work Beads Giveaway Winner - Divya.
- Duncroft Masterworks Warrior Pendants Giveaway - Winners - Almost Precious and Luis.
- Gold and Bronze Wire Wrapped Bangle Giveaway from Melisma Wirework - Winner Lin3arossa
- Tagua Bead Jewelry Kit Giveaway - Winner - Regina.
- ArtBeads $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Urbandon.
- $70 ImpressArt Metal Stamp Set Giveaway from PJ Tool and Supply - Winner - Julia
- Auntie's Beads' $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - April
- Evie's Tool Emporium $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway- Winner - Sandie.
- Bead and Save's $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Jan.
- Magpie Gemstone's Fabulous $145 Tourmaline Giveaway - Winner - Wanaree Tanner.
- B'Sue Boutiques $60 Gilder's Paste and Stampings Starter Kit Giveaway - Winner (redrawn) - Janet Gilmore (EarthnAlloy)
- Creative Wire Jewelry Book Giveaway - Redrawn Winner - Lee.
- NanoStyle Jewelry $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner -Lisa of Pine Ridge Treasures.
- Creative Beaded Jewelry Book Giveaway - Winner Katrina Peebles of EcoFashionistasJewelry.com
- Free Shop for Life Giveaway from Handmade Artists' Shop - Winner Susan of 11 BoldStreet
- Modahaus Table Top Photo Studio Giveaway - Winners - Lauren of A Magpie's Dream and Maneki
- ORRTEC's $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway- Winner - Cindy Lietz, the Polymer Clay Tutor.
- Weekend Kits $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Ali Marceau
- Modahaus Table Top Photo Studio Giveaway - Winners - Vanishing Pearl and Silver Dreams Design
- BeadCrafty's $85 or £50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Moushka
- B'Sue Boutiques $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Wildcards
- Sparkle Spot's $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - TooFancy (redrawn)
- BeadSphere's $30 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Scarlettred
- Mark Montano's The Big Ass Book of Crafts 2 Giveaway - Winner - Aik
- My Wired Imagination's $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Donna's Artisan Designs
- Ezistock's $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Winner - Deci Worland
- Orrtec's $35 Nail Riveting Kit Giveaway - Winner - Linda, Beads Forever.
- Modahaus Steady Stand Review and 6 Awesome Giveaways - Winners : Carol of Designing It, Katrina Pebbles of Ecofashionista, Ali Marceau of Saturday's Child, Patricia Miller of The Velvet Box, Cheryl of Beadroe, Jackie Marchant (re-drawn).
- Ecuadorian Hands' $40 Giveaway Certificate for Tagua Beads - Stacey Graham (Stasha)
- Beaded Lily's 25 Euro Gift Certificate Giveaway- Kristi of Curiosities by K.
- Huge Preciosa-Ornela Czech Bead Giveaway - Maneki
- Free Shop for Life Giveaway from Handmade Artists Shop - Dolly Sarrio
- Terri Faye's Beautiful Beaded Bracelet Giveaway - Tainted Fiber
- $55 Gift Certificate Giveaway by Vixen's Natural Jewelry - Danielle
- Lisa Van Herik's $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway for Wire Jewelry Tutorials - Carol Wilson
- Unkamen's $50 Giveaway Certificate and Awesome Chain Mail Tutorials - Cathy V of Humble Adornment
- Ecuadorian Hands $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway - sis5of11 (Kathy Ruth)
- Gem Rio's Beaded Earrings Giveaway - Amber Gibson
- My Memories Scrapbook Software Giveaway - Taerie
- Magpie Gemstones $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Samantha (Dolphin Daze)
- Little Windows $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Shaiha (redrawn)
- Book Giveaway - 30 Minute Rings - Terry of Wired4Style
- $40 Banner Giveaway for Your Jewelry Craft Booth - Jvaala
- Mega Giveaway - 30 De Cor's Wire Jewelry Tutorials - Melody,Annabel, Catherine HahJMS Crochet Artist, SueBeads and Cat
- Ecuadorian Hands $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway - Manola
- Modahaus Pro TS216 Photo Studio Giveaway - Divya
- Gaddabout Rock's $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Voltzia
- Urban Lace Bracelet Giveaway- Kathy Lowe
- WireKnitZ $25 Giveaway Certificate - Angela
- $40 Handpainted Art Jewelry Giveaway by DolphinDaze - redrawn - KayzKreationz
- Chain Maille Kit Giveaways by Blue Buddha Boutique - Pat Ellison
- Wire Crochet Earrings Giveaway by ALM Jewelry-Kim Gorman
- Bezelform's Engraved Mandrel Set Giveaway - Tammy Rousch
- ImpressArt Stamping Letter Set Giveaway - Luluvision
- Modahaus TS400 Photo Studio Giveaway - Terri of TZPlace
- Ezistock's $50 Giveaway for Thai Handicrafts -Shaiha
- DIY Beading Club's Free Tutorials Giveaway - Pam Turner - Cindy Kuo - Amy -Jaimi Allers - Karen Holden - Pui See - Melody - Dalia Costa - Julie Panusis - imebears
Mona - sis5of11 - aces - Finding Charm - Lisa Jackie -Tanya Loyo - Robin Lello - Julia - Holly - barleecreations - The Bead Shop's $75 or £50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Patricia Schwab
- Ecuadorian Hands' $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway -JacQueline (JQ)
- Goody Beads' $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Pat Buchanan
- Marilyn Gardiner's Chain Maille $50 Certificate Giveaway - Jan G.
- Mother's Day Celebration - Blue Buddha Boutique's Chain Maille Kit Giveaway - Tammy Roush
- Om Tara's Easy Crimp™ Crimping Pliers Giveaway - Wendy of Sweet Water Gifts
- The Beading Room's $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Shirley Moore
- Beadaddict.ca's $45 Peyote Bracelet Bead Kit Giveaway - Glenda
- Endless Leather's $50 Giveaway Certificate - Pat Langley
- Ecuadorian Hands $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway- Jana
- Arts Business Institute's $95 Craft Business Consulting Giveaway - LouKYMom
- Best Beads' $50 Gift Certificate Giveway - FotoJennic
- Onecklace's $50 Name or Monogram Jewelry Giveaway - Donna Arena
- Shaktipaj Designs $75 Wire Jewelry Tutorial Gift Certificate Giveaway - barleecreations
- Ecuadorian Hands' $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway - dragonswing
- Lisa Van Herik's Wire Jewelry Tutorials $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - dragonswing
- Goody Beads $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Jen of Lady Spirit Jewelry
- Modahaus $80 TS320 Tabletop Studio Giveaway - Regina Partain and Laura Gasparinni
- PJ Tools Bezel Effects Kit Giveaway - Shani Smet
- Nunn Design's $90 Jewelry Supplies Giveaway - Connie
- Beadinggem's Zazzle Store $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Susan Samuel
- Modahaus Steady Stand SS300 Kit Review and Giveaway - Mitzi Crider
- Cozy Sister's Wire Jewelry Tutorial Giveaway - Patricia, Barb, Tammy and Zan (redrawn)
- OandN's $40 Greek Jewelry Supplies Gift Certificate Giveaway - Zan Caperton
- Stinky Dog Beads' $30 Wooly Wire Earrings Tutorial and Kit Giveaway - Greta Marullo
- The Bead Shop's $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Carolyn
- Modahaus Tabletop Photo Studio Giveaway - Shai
- Ecuadorian Hands $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway - Danielle M
- Best Beads' $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway for Czech Beads - Mary
- OSoFree Jewelry's $110 Statement Necklace Giveaway - Lali
- Goody Beads' $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Audrey (redrawn)
- Beadeux's $40 Gift Certificate Giveaway for Cross Stitch Pendants - Melissa Trudinger (redrawn)
- Nunn Design's $75 Jewelry Supplies Giveaway - Shirley Moore
- Bead Chest's $30 Gift Certificate Giveaway for African Trade Beads - Barbara Cameron
- Ecuadorian Hands' $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway - Tina Brignac-Judon
- Endless Leather's $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Czecher1
- House of Gems' $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Candice Podvin
- Yoola Design's $59 Wire Knit Crochet Flower Kit and Tutorial - slkunze
- Best Beads' $50 Czech Beads Gift Certificate Giveaway - Sheridan
- Nunn Designs's $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway for Summer 2014 Jewelry Supplies Collection - Melanie McBride
- Jet Beads' $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway for FMG jewelry supplies - Judy White
- Ecuadorian Hands' $60 Tagua Beads Giveaway - bairozan
- Bead and Button Company (UK)'s $50 or £30 Giveaway - peggwhiz
- TierraCast's $75 The Maker's Collection Jewelry Findings Giveaway - maneki
- Om Tara Crimping Pliers Giveaway - Terri W
- Best Beads' $50 Giveaway of Czech Beads - Dawn of Abundant Earthworks
- Nunn Design's $75 Giveaway for Fall 2014 Collection - Julie
- PanKos Wooden Bracelet Giveaway - Kathy Krazl
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Rose Quartz Chain Maille Necklace
Sabrina was inspired by a chain maille pattern she saw on the internet called the butterfly chain. So she gave it a go on her own and came up with her take with this delightful necklace. I particularly like the linking section with its little accent rose quartz bead. That and the oval connectors really add to this design's character. It definitely has a medieval flair!
Note that Sabrina also recycled the large rose quartz donut from an old necklace of hers and wired it up.
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Note that Sabrina also recycled the large rose quartz donut from an old necklace of hers and wired it up.
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The media storm that followed the King of Pop's demise last month has been intense and unremitting. The many tributes from his fans include Michael Jackson jewelry. But did you know they are going to create diamonds from his hair?
The Australian news agency just reported that LifeGems, a company which offers lab manufactured diamonds from hair or from ashes after cremation plans to make a limited edition series of Michael Jackson diamonds. The company has unique technology which replicates what Mother Nature does to basic carbon and turns it into high quality gemstones in a fraction of the time.
Dean Van den Biesen, the founder of LifeGems said probably 10 diamonds will be created from hair Jackson burned during the filming of a Pepsi commercial back in 1984. Update - a former friend of Jackson who threw his jacket over Jackson's head during that incident, saved the hair and later auctioned it. No sale price has been set but given Michael Jackson's iconic fame it is likely going to be more than the $200,000 paid in 2007 for one of the diamonds Life Gems created from Beethoven's hair.
It's too early to say what the company will do with the Michael Jackson diamonds. However the company has started a program called Celebrity LifeGems where interested celebrities (and there have been a number) offer their hair to be made into diamonds which are then auctioned to benefit their favorite charities. The Beethoven LifeGems are being auctioned to raise money to create memorial diamonds of loved ones for those who can't afford it and for military families.
Shown below are some of the lovely jewelry made with LifeGem diamonds.
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Creating diamonds from Michael Jackson's hair
The media storm that followed the King of Pop's demise last month has been intense and unremitting. The many tributes from his fans include Michael Jackson jewelry. But did you know they are going to create diamonds from his hair?
The Australian news agency just reported that LifeGems, a company which offers lab manufactured diamonds from hair or from ashes after cremation plans to make a limited edition series of Michael Jackson diamonds. The company has unique technology which replicates what Mother Nature does to basic carbon and turns it into high quality gemstones in a fraction of the time.
Dean Van den Biesen, the founder of LifeGems said probably 10 diamonds will be created from hair Jackson burned during the filming of a Pepsi commercial back in 1984. Update - a former friend of Jackson who threw his jacket over Jackson's head during that incident, saved the hair and later auctioned it. No sale price has been set but given Michael Jackson's iconic fame it is likely going to be more than the $200,000 paid in 2007 for one of the diamonds Life Gems created from Beethoven's hair.
It's too early to say what the company will do with the Michael Jackson diamonds. However the company has started a program called Celebrity LifeGems where interested celebrities (and there have been a number) offer their hair to be made into diamonds which are then auctioned to benefit their favorite charities. The Beethoven LifeGems are being auctioned to raise money to create memorial diamonds of loved ones for those who can't afford it and for military families.
Shown below are some of the lovely jewelry made with LifeGem diamonds.
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Math Inspired Jewelry - Marc Newson's Fractal Necklace
Mathematical Jewelry
Part 2 of 2
I never cease to be amazed by the sources of inspiration jewelry designers come up with. Marc Newson created this drop dead gorgeous one of a kind diamond and sapphire design for Boucheron, the luxury jeweler. This is pave jewelry at its finest - 2,000 stones which took the craftspeople 1,500 hours to complete.
He is obsessed with fractals - these are geometric shapes which incorporate smaller and identical copies of the main shape in the pattern. He was specifically inspired by the Julia set, a fractal whose formula was created by the French mathematician Gaston Julia (1893-1978).
I can't even begin to understand the math behind fractals but they are really lovely to behold when rendered in a way we can all appreciate. Indeed it is easy to see why fractals have inspired other artists too. You can see more fractal pictures here and here and perhaps be inspired yourself.
Below is a Julia set fractal which probably inspired Newson.
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Part 2 of 2
I never cease to be amazed by the sources of inspiration jewelry designers come up with. Marc Newson created this drop dead gorgeous one of a kind diamond and sapphire design for Boucheron, the luxury jeweler. This is pave jewelry at its finest - 2,000 stones which took the craftspeople 1,500 hours to complete.
He is obsessed with fractals - these are geometric shapes which incorporate smaller and identical copies of the main shape in the pattern. He was specifically inspired by the Julia set, a fractal whose formula was created by the French mathematician Gaston Julia (1893-1978).
I can't even begin to understand the math behind fractals but they are really lovely to behold when rendered in a way we can all appreciate. Indeed it is easy to see why fractals have inspired other artists too. You can see more fractal pictures here and here and perhaps be inspired yourself.
Below is a Julia set fractal which probably inspired Newson.
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