• Classy • Crafty • Quirky • (Classy Jewelry, Quirky Crafts)
This labradorite necklace is full of life and joie de vivre. It forms part of the “Labradorite & Friends” collection. There are a huge number of steps and processes in the making of this necklace. So I have broken up the process into separate articles in the hopes it will be more useful to my readers.
Labradorite & Friends Necklace (HC0346)
I know I took meticulous photos of each step in the making of this Transparent Deco-Round necklace. But seek as I might, the photos have …poof! … gone!
Transparent Deco-Round necklace (CH0337)
So all I can offer is lots of detailed photos with some explanatory construction notes. So here we go …
Art Deco Buddha necklace was a happy happenstance arising from my learning how to weave the ruffled peyote stitch.
Art Deco Buddha Necklace (CH0334)
Beaded Crochet Y-Necklace with Mother of Pearls
This was created so long ago. I have moved hosters and sites so many times since then. The how-to notes on this beaded crochet y-necklace have now disappeared into the ether. So all I have are photos …
Beaded Crochect Y-Necklace (CC0024) sold
If I had to name this necklace, I would simply call it “Busy Happy”. It is kind of busy (so I have been told) and it has a very happy feel (so I have been told).
Now we will go on a pictorial journey on the making of this mix media necklace, including link to detailed notes on how to create your own customised glass cabochons, complete with beads and connector rings.
“Busy Happy” mix media necklace (ch0327)
Okay, not solely jewelry felting .. but that is how it starts. First, the end piece.
Cornucopia of Media – Jewelry felting (ch0328)
But it all begins with some fluff (felting wool). I will let the pictures walk you through. This project of jewelry felting and mix media was started in April 2014, then life and work got squished in, and was only completed on 29 Jun 2014.
[Read more…]
Using wire netting to bezel a cabochon is what I wanted to learn. Here are the first couple of results. I watched a very useful basic video Wire Weave Cabochon Bezel Tutorial by Camille Sharon (see vid towards end part of this article) on YouTube. Even though she was teaching the Viking Weave, she also covered wire netting towards the end.
Wire Netting to Bezel Cabochon (CH0307)
In my attempts here, I made use of the basic principles but added a few things like starting from the front and adding beads as I weaved the wire. I have also included tips as to how to get the wire netting more snug, neat, and regular.
This Beaded Lace Necklace, named Pearls Divine was worked in freeform beaded netting.
“Pearls Divine” – freeform beaded lace necklace (CH0141)
Since I am in the mood for crochet (and always for beads), I have done me up some crochet rope necklaces or lariat necklaces.
This article covers 3 variations of bead crochet lariats and guides on how to create them.
Bead Crochet Lariat (CH0316a-c)
For Sooty’s birthday I wanted to create a jewelry set that was deceptively simple, classically elegant and yet flexible and accommodating of more than one style. This Multi-Strand Necklace in simple elegance with matching earrings was the final result.
Multi-strand Necklace – Simple Elegance (CH0298)
This multi-strand necklace and earrings set make use of some of Swarovski’s most elegantly versatile pieces: Swarovski® 62023 Filigree connector, Swarovski clear Crystal channels, Swarovski XILION crystal beads with Fresh Water Pearls, Sterling Silver fine chains, and CZ studded Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ear hooks. [Read more…]
