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This labradorite earrings II is part of the latest “Labradorite & Friends” jewelry set. I just posted the labradorite bracelet. For this pair of earrings, I have more detailed steps, how-tos, and tips ..
Labradorite Earrings II (CH0344)
Upgrading the humble hand soap dispenser. A mini post for a quickie project.
Hand Soap Dispenser – upgraded (ch0342)
Have been meaning to make a handmade toilet roll holder for some time. So I made one last night. Of course, with me, it is always an “experiment” and lord only knows when I will get round to making the next “improved” version. But this will do for now .. especially with visitors coming by in the next few days 🙂
Handmade Toilet Roll Holder (ch0341)
He now has a name: Loopy Loo (name bestowed by Natalie Fletcher-Jones (from the fabulous clay artist at Peruzi)
This week, I thought I would devote some time to making things for the house so the Hearts Sun-catcher Windchime popped out.
Crystal Heart Sun-Catcher & Wind Chime (ch0340)
Do you love your bead mat? Oh yes! Do you hate your bead mat slipping as you work? Oh yes yes yes!
Well, I had enough. I wanted to make a bead mat tray that would be:
So here is my functional DIY bead mat tray. I have tested it daily for a couple of months now and am very happy with its functionality.
DIY: Bead Mat Tray ; non-slip and changeable (ch0339)
I decided to make my own pliers stand (alternatively called “pliers holder” or “pliers rack”). It was easier than I expected. And sturdier.
How to make Sturdy, Easy Pliers Stand
I have been driven nosy and crazy with my various make-do pliers stands. First it was buckets, then whatever wooden canister holder, then just plonking them into a tools bucket. But as many know, the more you have need of your tools – the more specialized and plentiful they get. And in the middle of a project, to be able to lay your hands quickly on the right tool, is a heaven-sent. And then to be able to store them, visually accessible and safely – that is another god sent.
But pliers stands or pliers holders are not cheap. Plus, even after paying the price, they have limited capacity. (You know your collection will continue to grow despite your best restraint). So being able to make your own pliers stand – easily, is a big bonus.
Always useful to be able to create beaded shapes. Helps the fulfullment of particular designs. This is a simple primer or reminder of how to create triangle shape with peyote stitch.
How to make beaded Triangle Shape
Basically it is standard 1-bead peyote along straight edges and insert 2 beads at the points (just as if you are working a Herringbone stitch).
Ah, don’t turn your eyes away because I seem like a lowly and ugly pin cushion. I am only a beta version. I have been on trial for a month or so. And I have made Helena so very happy!
Organised, multi-function Pin Cushion (ch0388)
I am a pin cushion which:
I have been made to please. And I have and I do! Daily!
Helena thinks I am quite amazing (tho she does not, as yet, appreciate my lack of good looks).
I am sure there are various ways of achieving ruffles or frills with peyote stitch. This is but one of them.
Ruffled peyote is a very useful addition as it can be used to create texture, structure, interest.
Cab with Ruffled Peyote Stitch
How does one soften polymer clay? If you are like me, your precious clay would have been hoarded in safe places. And in revenge, they have hardened on you. So now we need to find a way to recondition polymer clay for use. Don’t throw them away!
How to soften polymer clay
I just want to get started with my clay immediately so this research piece is presented in brief notes to get you going asap.
