May 30, 2008
· Filed under Jewelry · Tagged argentium silver, chain maille, Jewelry, Urban Chain Maille, watch
Chain Maille! I’ve been making some of my own jump rings, which naturally leads to reading more about how to make better rings and what you can do with jump rings. Chain maille! Hundreds of tiny jump rings woven into various patterns. I did not make these rings, although I did assemble the watch band from a fantastic kit that teaches the chain maille weaves from Urban Maille Chainworks. Talk about an easy way to learn the Chain Maille weave! Aislyn has done all this work to create a kit with all the right-sized jump rings cut by her husband. She includes a tutorial that teaches this specific weave based on the Byzantine pattern.
This particular watch is Argentium Silver which is highly tarnish resistant…a definite plus!
So, in addition to lampwork, beading, and wire-wrapping, I now offer chain maille potential in my jewelry.
May 27, 2008
· Filed under Glass beads · Tagged beads, glass, lampwork
Esmeralda…beautiful green gems that seem like they belong to an Arabian princess. This lovely set is courtesy of an online tutoring session from Laura of Beads by Laura. (Thank you, Laura!)
May 26, 2008
· Filed under Jewelry
I thought I’d try some twisted wirework. I want to expand my repertoire of jewelry skills beyond simple beading, so I’m trying to expand in the wire work. I really like the look of the twisted wire. I messed up the first couple of tries, but if you twist slow enough, it turns out great. The earrings are my favorite. I love the necklace, too, because it’s nice and jangly.
May 22, 2008
· Filed under Jewelry
Thought I’d take a break from my funky jewelry and do something more neutral and basic. It looks antique-y and old, but it’s brand new with my lampwork beads and antiqued brass. I don’t know what to name it though? Help? You can win some earrings or beads for helping me name them. ;-D
Updated: Rachel E won the earrings…these are now named Lady Olivia. Thank you!
