When you start with earring findings as cute as these it doesn’t take much to make a really nice pair of earrings. Just add a few bead dangles and ear wires. I can’t seem to find where I purchased these findings but…
These earrings get their unique shape from an unexpected jewelry supply: Memory Wire. I think just a couple sparkly Swarovski bicones on each “swoosh” is quite elegant, but as I mention in the video, you could fill them up with beads if…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday once again! A special note to J.M. if you’re reading this: Happy 49th Birthday! Yup, you’re still older than me. 🙂 I think of you and pray for you & yours often. I hope you all aren’t…
There’s an interesting story behind how this necklace got started. I have mentioned that I teach jewelry making at my local Joann’s store. We were having a demo day where we show samples of our work and the teachers are available to…
I just love any project with the “how did they do that” factor. This necklace fits that bill perfectly, with the illusion that the crystal beads are suspended on the wire. The secret is in the use of crimp covers, little doo-dads…
Sometimes all it takes for inspiration is a lovely grouping of colors. As soon as I saw Swarovski’s “Sea Breeze” assortment of 6mm bicone crystals, I knew what I wanted to do. (Click on either photo for a closer look.) I have…
Just in time for Valentine’s day here’s a great sparkly, dangly pair of earrings. With hearts! ….and crystals… and gold. How much better can it get? Now that I’ve gotten used to Swarovski crystals, I don’t think I’ll ever go back…
Dear readers, yesterday was our Thanksgiving celebration here in the U.S. and I took the day off to spend with family and friends. But I want to be sure to let you know that I am so very thankful for YOU. You,…
Happy Halloween all! I’ve got a HUGE bowl of candy on my kitchen table, wish I could share it with you. 🙂 Instead, here’s some eye candy for your enjoyment. Plus a video. These natural amethyst gemstones and the bead caps came…
This bracelet was the result of playing around with a variation of crystal beads, namely, Swarovski crystal top-drilled bicone beads. What’s fun about this is that stringing is very simple, the beads do all the work for you and they nest together…