Thinking

I have started a new bracelet made of turquoise colored shells, pearls, and other beads that I am not quite sure of. I started by placing the turquiose shells on a silver chain.


Next, I placed the pearls. I have gotten stuck at this point. I know I want to add different greens. I have to sit this one to the side and begin on something else. Something will come to me.

I finally finished the bracelet. I think it turned out nicely.

Pearl Necklace

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I have been trying to find something to do with the pearls I found while out shopping for beads. I finally decided to try this wire wrapping design I found on http://www.wigjig.com/ . I think it came out well for my first try. I am going to make some earrings to go with it.

It's Snowing

It is snowing in Birmingham Alabama. We only see snow once a year sometimes not at all.

Garrnet Earrings and Bracelet

Garnet Earrings and Bracelet
Originally uploaded by doodlebugfairy
I went to a small bead shop in Homewood, AL and found my birthstone (garnet). I could not pass up buying these chips. I crocheted them on wire picking up one chip per stitch. This is how it came out. I have to make a clasp for the bracelet.

Resin Pendants

I have been trying different things with resin. This time I used dye and embedded items. I learned that when embedding pour a first layer and let it jell then and the items to be embedded then pour the last layer. This keeps the items from sinking to the bottom. I also learned that when using dye don't add to much. If you do the resin will not set (harden).

Flickr

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Sleepless Crafting

I couldn't sleep so I decided to try to make some earrings. I think they came out pretty good for my first attempt at using a wire jig.

I also played with glass. I made this ring for my oldest daughter, Jessica.

I made this ring and the glass pendants with a kit I got from http://www.anniehowes.com/ .

First Attempt at Resin Part 2

This is what the resin looks like when it comes out of the molds. The back has a little ridge on it that has to be sanded down. They are also a little dull. So they will have to be polished or sprayed with resin spray.




This is the finished product after it has been sanded and sprayed with resin spray. I drilled a hole in the top after.

First Attempt Using Resin

I have been wanting to try to make a few jewelry pieces using resin. I have been so busy that I just have not had time. I finally started today. This is my first attempt using resin. I want to see how it turns out. The next time I will post step by step.