Yay it's already year 2015 now, and I thank God for the chance to blog again after few years behind now.
I am so grateful and thrilled!
Since my Multiply blog (and all Multiply blogs) was deactivated in 2012, I still keep on communicating with existing customers offline, however I knew that I have to come back to the online world to share more and keep on inspiring. So many changes have happened now in my jewelry making direction and so many inspirations to share later on, but I will start the story in this post with the latest wire jewelry creations I made up to year 2013.
Flashback to year 2012 - 2013, below are several types of wire jewelry creations I made during busy times when I went back to work full time in another field.
Combining Wire Filigree with Organza & Glitter
Materials: brass wire, freshwater pearls, organza fabric, UHU glue, glitter glue
Technique: filigree, coiling
Working with Argentium Silver
Studs and Simple Earrings
Materials: druzy stone, mabe pearls, Swarovski crystal beads, cubic zirconia, 930 Argentium Silver wire
Technique: netting, weaving, prong
Adjustable Prong Ring
Material: genuine amethyst gemstone (point back), 930 Argentium Silver wire and round beads
Watch Bangles
Wood Fossil Watch Bangle
Materials: wood fossil square cabochon, copper coated wire (black), Swarovski crystal beads, metal beads
Techniques: netting, coiling
Woven Turqouise Watch Bangle
Materials: brass wire, turquoise and howlite beads, red garnet beads, Swarovski crystal beads
Techniques: weaving, coiling
One crucial thing I learned about watch bangle is that the clasp needs to be sturdy, which means that:
- the clasp wire need to be thick enough to hold the watch securely,
- it does not break easily even though it is being worn daily, but
- still flexible enough to be opened and closed without too much strength needed.
The above criterias are not very easy to meet with pure wirework techniques, and for that reason I suggest my customer to try a watch bangle design without clasp. I used 18g brass wire to give the bangle enough strength and flexibility. The result turned out well and the customer is happy.
Cute Hello Kitty Designs
Materials: stainless steel wire, silver coated copper wire, Swarovski crystal beads
These Hello Kitty designs are inspired by Inge Liana's Kitty design
Inge is excellent in wire character and name sculpture, she made beautiful items that you can check out HERE
Simple Swarovski Crystal Pendants
Very easy ways to make a decorated bail for bold Swarovski pendant beads is to use manually twisted wire and twisted wrapped briolette techniques. You can find my Manually Twisted Wire tutorial for FREE HERE and if you are interested in learning twisted wrapped briolette techniques, you can purchase the tutorial HERE
Others (Necklaces, Pendants & Rings)
I hope those gives you a bit of inspiration to create your own wire jewelry design.
See you next time. Meanwhile, keep smiling, keep shining, keep creating!
Love,
Gaby