Possibly the last Bracelet and Earrings I make this year

I made these bracelet and earrings for a friend.  She just loved my necklace and I thought they would be the perfect "thank you" gift for her.

I also made the clasp myself, and worked with copper wire, fire polished beads and polymer clay beads.

Black Velvet 2

This is a variation of the Black Velvet Bracelet.  I was falling asleep when this idea came to mi mind.  I had to struggle with myself not to get up and execute it right away.  I had to meditate and try relaxation techniques for a while because I needed my sleep.  I am glad I was able to fall asleep quickly and still remembered about this idea this morning.

I had some things I had to do first, so I decided to post the other bracelet anyways.  Here is the variation:

I added a bead in the middle of the heart.  I think it looks nice.

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Black Velvet

I bought this black velvet ribbon a while ago.  Always thinking I wanted to make some sort of buckle bracelet with it, one day I found these Silver Plated Heart Conchos (I now know the name thanks to Jeni) that were perfect for the task.  They got separated in my stash, so I would locate one then lose the other one.  Today they have finally come together.  I am in the middle of organizing my stash.  I have way too many things and little storage space, so I have to be creative as to how I organize.

I used some fire polished glass beads to give it a little bit if bling.

To enter my giveaway of a Polymer Clay Pendant and Beads CLICK HERE for instructions.

Not a Plan Anymore - Fruits From my Planning

As I have said before, I have many things to do.  I could be making jewelry all day long and not get tired but then my "To Do" list gets extremely big.  So I just made 3 pieces of jewelry, more tomorrow.

This is a silver plated peach marble bracelet with metal clasp.



I've had this bracelet in my mind since my FMG order arrived.  I am glad I finally cleared that space so that more inspiring projects can fill it up again.

This next necklace is also made from Italian Onix from my FMG order, metal chain and charm.  I have made the clasp myself using antique gold plated wire.

Here are some closeups:  

 

A Bracelet with One of My PC Beads

This bracelet is made using one of my PC rondelles from yesterday. It is made with copper wire, metal chain, glass beads and stone focal.

It measures 8 ½ ” and fits a 7-8” wrist. Mine is a 7” and it fits loosely, but that is how I like to wear them.

More from Challenge Swap 5 - Informal

All these are made from the swap kit.  They use: hemp, coconut beads, wood beads and metal, silver plated and gold plated findings.

More from Challenge Swap 5 - Formal

This set is made combining beads from the swap and from my stash.

Necklace: unakite rounds from the swap, from my stash: fire polished glass beads, unakite squares, gold tone chain, gold plated rounds, wire, terminals and clasp and goldtone message washer

Bracelet: unakite rounds from the swap, from my stash: fire polished glass beads, unakite squares, gold tone chain, gold plated rounds, wire and terminals and goldtone message toggle clasp.

Earrings: all from my stash: fire polished glass beads, unakite squares, gold tone hooks, gold plated rounds,  and gold plated wire.

 

My PC Necklace - Stringing Magazine - Summer 2010 (Photos)

Here are the photos of the necklace and bracelet published in the Summer Issue of Stringing Magazine: http://www.stringingmagazine.com/

Here is the necklace:  It is made of My PC Beads (Aprox. 20-22 mm.), leather and gold plated discs and findings.

The bracelet is a Mini version of the Nekclace using 15-17 mm. PC beads.

Now One for My Mum

My mother saw the last set I published, and fell in love with it.  She wanted something pink, so we chose a pink color combination and this is what came out.  I do not like to make necklaces that look so alike, but who can say no to mom?  I cannot.  She is really a wonderful mom, and deserves to be happy.

Now the Necklace for The Whole Set

Here is the necklace.  I finished it after getting up several times.  I am having back pain and I cannot sit for more that 20 min.  Imagine how bad that is for jewelry making.

Inspired by Blue, Green and Brown

Inspired by the color challenge, I thought of this beautiful pearl and silver plated bracelet.  I hope to finish the necklace today so that I can post it later on or tomorrow.

I really wanted to use a toggle clasp, but I am reticent to use another type of clasp for bracelets.  I just think they are not secure enough, and people might end up losing it, unless it is made to the exact length of the buyer's wrist.  Who knows who the person that will wear this bracelet will be.

Red is the color: Chinese?

This set found its home in the UK with a dear friend.  It is made of silk cord and I used various metal beads and charms.

My idea was to make something that would make one think of the Chinese Dynasty.

Polymer Clay Flat Squares

These are made of polymer clay and silver plated chain, wire and clasp.

Tip: They are reversible because the squares tend to turn, so I had to rebake them with some cane slices on the back too.

Polymer Clay and Acrylic Beads Set

This set is made of acrylic beads, handmade polymer clay beads, metal beads and findings.   I had a leftover cane that gave me enough beads for a set.

Pink and Brown Set

This Set is made from various materials.  I am not sure of the type of stone for the chips.  The pink stones have been stones given to me by friends and family.  The ones in the earrings are original stones from Brazil that have been with us since I was a child.  They are wrapped in silver.

Polymer Clay Bracelet

This bracelet was made of handmade polymer clay beads and delica beads.  I used the Franciscan Knots or sliding knots.

Copper Bracelet

This is my first time working with 16 gauge wire.  I have to tell you, it is not difficult to work and it is very firm.  It's just great! 

I have seen many bracelets like this one, but they do not add these final beads and clasp. 

I think they give the bracelet a nice and distinguished look.  And it will not fall of your wrist!

Memory Wire Bracelet

I used Memory wire and almost any type of beads I could find, trying to mix various shades of blue.  It works with any color.  Just gather beads with different tones and see where your inspiration takes you!

More Polymer Clay

This set is also made from scrap clay and silver plated chain and components.

Tip: I like to finish my pieces with a small round bead (6mm) attached to the clasp rather than the clasp attached directly to the chain.

Yeli's Pearls

I ordered some chezck glass pearls from firemountaingems.  This is where my inspiration took me.

I have to tell you that I really like them.  They are nice and soft, yet vibrant and happy.