Awesome Wire Work Cat Jewelry and Bookmark Tutorials | Simon the War Hero Cat
Cats, like dogs, are popular house pets who give us affection, attention and comfort us with their presence and purrs. I, for one, am very f...
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Cats, like dogs, are popular house pets who give us affection, attention and comfort us with their presence and purrs. I, for one, am very fond of cats and have had several over the years.
So to celebrate these remarkable creatures, here are some awesome wire work cat jewelry tutorials. First up is the advanced wire woven cat pendant tutorial shown above by Erika Pal of WireArtTutorials. She is a terrific wire artist who is also prolific in what she creates. Well worth a look if you have never come across her before.
Awesome Wire Work Cat Jewelry and Bookmark Tutorials | Simon the War Hero Cat
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Baguette Crystals and Gemstones Beaded Jewelry Tutorials and Supplies
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It's easy to figure why baguette gemstone and crystal cuts are called that. We know the tasty French bread, baguette which comes from the French for the bar, la bague and baguette, the stick.
As a diamond cut, the baguette is not as brilliant as the brilliant cut where the light really bounces around the gemstone. But it doesn't mean it is any less attractive. The baguette shape reminds us of Art Deco!
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Graphic artists turn designers when they create enamel pins and such like with their designs. Some of them like theGorgonist also make acrylic charms which are excellent as cartoon style pendants and keychains. I featured Robin's work before, here.
Designers like Robin use printing services like InkItLabs and StickerMule for creating acrylic charms (and more) from their artwork. But the minimum order is typically 50 pieces. That's a lot if you don't know if a particular design is going to sell.
Faux Acrylic KeyChain Charm Tutorial Uses Shrink Plastic and Stickers
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5 Crystal and Bead Wire Work Earrings Tutorials
I have featured many wire work earrings tutorials before - see links below. Earrings are my favorite jewelry designs to make and wear. So if you like earrings as much as I do, then enjoy this collection of five wire work earrings from designers whose work I have featured before. Note, some of these designs can also be made as pendants.
First up is the lovely copper and crystal pair shown above by Gopi Dave of ArtsvilleHandcrafted. I featured her work before here.
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One of the most famous buildings in the world, the white marbled Taj Mahal in Agra, India changes color depending on the time of day, from soft yellows to a stark white. One of the Wonders of the Modern world, this UNESCO heritage site is renowned as an enduring monument to deep love and sorrow. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a fitting mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Millions of visitors see it every year (except for the pandemic ones). Its beautiful architecture and carefully laid out grounds is simply stunning. The story of its conception and the design itself inspires many today including jewelry designers. Shown below are some wonderful examples from around the world which vary from minimalist all the way to statement pieces.
8 Taj Mahal Inspired Jewelry and Beadwork Tutorials | Shah Jahan's Enduring and Loving Monument | Taj Mahal's Myths
One of the most famous buildings in the world, the white marbled Taj Mahal in Agra, India changes color depending on the time of day, from soft yellows to a stark white. One of the Wonders of the Modern world, this UNESCO heritage site is renowned as an enduring monument to deep love and sorrow. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a fitting mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Millions of visitors see it every year (except for the pandemic ones). Its beautiful architecture and carefully laid out grounds is simply stunning. The story of its conception and the design itself inspires many today including jewelry designers. Shown below are some wonderful examples from around the world which vary from minimalist all the way to statement pieces.
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3 Beaded Necklace Tutorials | Variations on a Classic and Elegant Design
A double strand of pearls or diamonds with a front focal is a classic and elegant design. The beaded versions are just as lovely and a lot more affordable!
Shown here are 3 different designs. First up is the tutorial by Huong Handmade. The necklace shown above, looks especially elegant and luxurious due to her color choices. Doesn't it look a little like a diamond necklace?
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8 Funny Mother's Day Gift Ideas | Trevor Noah's Praise for His Mother
Mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law - those of us blessed with awesome examples are indeed lucky. And an extra bonus if they also have great senses of humor. So this feature pays homage to the upcoming Mother's Day next month with some funny gift ideas.
First up is the Favorite Child Mug gift from PersonalizedShed, shown above. I can just imagine siblings getting different personalized mugs with each of them as the favorite!
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Amazing Geometric Jewelry Tutorials by Violetta Pretorius
Many of you might remember the above lovely geometric floral pin tutorial above? It is by a talented bead artist, Violetta of ViolettaPretorius.
Her amazing geometric statement bangle below is "mobile" - that is, you can move each beaded component much like you would you got the fidgets! It would work as a fidget bracelet!.
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I first came across Canadian designer, Sophie's work when she kindly uploaded a photograph her hand embroidered pendants to the review section of my Etsy supply store. I was so taken by what she had done with my laser cut wood bezels. This eventually led me to her wonderful shop, maidenwood.
Sophie uses both metal and wood bezels to great effect for her nature inspired designs. I particularly love her mushrooms!
Beautiful Nature Inspired Embroidered Necklaces, Tutorials and DIY Kits by Maidenwood
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I've featured both book jewelry and miniatures before. These kinds of designs still amaze me! I admire those who can condense a larger object into something which can be made into jewelry. Here are some awesome examples which are perfect for book lovers and reading enthusiasts! They all were made using different materials and techniques. A great gift for the librarian you might know!
First up is the amazing book hair barrette shown above. The hair clip designer is Brittany of BrittsHighlights who makes all kinds of hair jewelry.
Book Jewelry for Reading Enthusiasts | Watch How This Conservator Renovates 100 Year Old Books
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Innovative Wire Wrapped Jewelry Tutorials by WireArtTutorials
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Erika Pal of WireArtTutorials has got to be one of the most innovative and prolific wire jewelry designer and instructor out there. Wire work jewelry requires much practice in order to get good. Erika has clearly put in the time and more!
Her creative mind means her designs are always original and have loads of character. Take for example the amazing flower design shown above, which manages to capture the cabochon in a way I have never seen before.
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5 Lovely Axolotl Inspired Jewelry | The Salamander Which Never Grows Up
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There is a Pokemon character which is based on a real life creature, the axolotl. It's a strange salamander which never grows up. Instead of going through metamorphosis and becoming a land based salamander, the axolotl retains its larval characteristics including its distinctive frilly gills and remains an aquatic creature. It can reproduce in this form.
Its endearing appearance have made axolotl jewelry popular! Shown here are some of the cool jewelry inspired by these strange looking animals! It's always inspiring to see the different styles and techniques as well as the creativity of designers who give their own takes on a common theme.
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