Handmade Beaded Jewelry
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Bead Crochet Rope – Necklaces and Bracelets
Jan 31st
Looking back, for me, 2010 was a year for crochet projects using seed beads. I was keeping it under wraps because it was a consignment for elegant Bead Crochet Rope Necklaces and Bracelets.
Real DIY after some research on the internet. The co-ordination of the eyes and fingers on the crochet hook was almost robotic once you get the hang of it. The beginning was tough. I had to re-do dozens of times before I finally completed it with great satisfaction. It was worth-while, because I’ve learnt another aspect of fine hand made jewelry making.
It was a good thing that I saved some pictures. Right here. Just for you. Hope you’ll like it.
Bead Crochet Rope Necklace in Gold
Bead Crochet Rope Bracelet in Pearl White
Bead Crochet Rope Slip-on Bracelet in Lilac
Increase Jewelry Book Sales with Gift Token
Jun 19th
We found that an occasional promotion would add a boost to book sales. A gift token or a discount as a kind of advertisement to make your product stand out from the crowd and build a brand name along the way.
I was helping a dear friend to market her jewelry book and picked those tips from her. It cost her a bomb to publish a book. Profit from book sales is nothing to shout about as I realised when I tried to clear a consignment for the author. The transport and delivery charges, free gifts given out at promotions, rental of a booth for autographing, time and efforts putting up free demonstrations, ate almost every cent that was earned. However, the experience was most rewarding, fun and worth the cause, the passion of promoting a hobby we love so much.
So, if you come across a bargain, immediately recognise it. It is a rare offer!
I made some rings like the one shown here. By varing the color combination, each ring appeared very unique by itself. Very simple but very attractive. Swarovski 4mm crystal bicone beads and 2mm metal beads or sead beads for the finger band. You can try this project on your own.
Pretty things are Simple
Stringing Beads is Easy
This is my sketch and I hope that it helps you get started. The star* marks the starting point and end point of this project. The ring is completed with a secure knot.
Try your hand at designing too. There are lots of ideas from “Wonderful Handmade Jewellery”, a source for inspiration, simple instructions and beautiful detail drawings.
You are welcome to share your ideas too.
Beaded Wire Crafts and a Lady Bug for you.
May 24th
Beads and wire crafts is something that I am experimenting while I was away from my blog. I intended to create a brooch but the end result was a bit heavy. It became a good alternative as a paper weight. A great gift idea for a guy. Yes, at least there is something here for the guys too.
Lady Bug created with Wire and Beads
This is the Lady Bug created with wire and beads.
I used brass wires to create a frame and work beads over it.
Wire Works and Beaded Jewelry
I hardly write my blog these days. I will try for to write more often and if the words don’t come easily, I will post more pictures next time. Hope this will light up your day. Cheers.
Wonderful Handmade Jewellery
Sep 11th
There are very few Jewelry Artistes in Singapore who publish DIY books on handmade jewelry making. Jestina M Hong is one person whom I would declare, has distinguished herself by putting her designs on print, providing us with a great source of inspiration. I bought her first book ” Enchanted Handmade Jewellery Making” and her second book “Wonderful Handmade Jewellery”. They are books to treasure. The photographs were very well taken in vivid colors. The instructions are in simple English and every step is easy to follow. Probably she had very carefully tested each design. The illustrations and graphics are very beautiful and clear. All you need to do is follow diagrams step by step visually, an advantage even if you are foreign to English.
I refer to her books as a source of inspiration ever since I first began my hobby making beaded handmade jewelry. After 4 years, I find myself referring to the same books time and again, despite ready resources that I can get from the internet and whatever I can lay hands on at our local libraries and bookstalls. In “Wonderful”, there are useful references to local DIY jewelry shops too.
Start the hobby and start bonding with your loved ones. You will be surprised how you can touch their hearts with your first creation that is made with lots of love. This book can be found at major book stores in Singapore. I also found it at one convenient location at “Artica“, The Cathay, Singapore.
Butterflies for Inspiration In Your Beaded Jewelry Creations.
Jun 7th
“Butterflies” is another great source of inspiration from Nature. From ColorLovers.com,
a beautiful presentation of color palettes inspired by the natural beauty of butterflies. Great inspiration for Fashion Designers as well as Beaded Jewelry Artists. Awesome!
I have to thank NHBeadLady at “Create Your Style” Community for this link. www.ColorLovers.com
From the same source of Nature, the inspiration for naming your creation comes naturally too. Are you curious to know how popular is this naming convention?
I googled for Beaded Jewelry and Butterflies, and Voila! (vwa LAH!) There were at least 400,000 results from these 2 keywords.
My imagination could not have been more vivid until I stumbled on this jewelry site.
This particular creation by Cathy Dailey is very a beautiful interpretation of a butterfly. She had given it a name that very aptly captures my imagination. This is truly a great inspiration from Nature that gives more than life to a creation in color, shape and texture.
I can feel the mood and an influence of culture in the making of a trademark that could be so unique to each individual.
Enchanted Butterflies created by Cathy Dailey
Colors of Spring in Your Beaded Jewelry Creations.
Apr 29th
I have been spending time looking for jewelry creations that has appeal, something that grabs my attention at first sight. It is just a way of drawing inspiration from the artistic geniuses who created them. Most of them got their inspiration from Nature itself. It is the way to go, and in Spring, go for the Colors of Spring in Your Beaded Jewelry Creations.
From Color Palette and Inspirational Images
[Image courtesy of the contributers of Morguefile]
Focusing on certain themes helps a great deal. When the inspiration comes, imagination runs wild. The great challenge comes when you start to choose combinations of shapes and colors to mix it on your very own palette.
I am not very good at choosing colors for my Beaded Jewelry projects. Most of the time, I would prefer to stay with monochromes to be on the safe side. Purple is my pick and it turns out to be most appealing to my friends too. Different shades of purple is monochromatic. However, after some time, the color becomes a little boring. Then it’s time to be more adventurous to try the complementary colors that are opposite colors, and analogous colors that are adjacent colors found on the Color Wheel.
I was checking out the Colors of Spring. Photos of the flowers found in the garden at my condominium. Spring brings bright and cheerful colors. The flowers are so beautiful, so close that you can see, smell or touch. How I wish I could see the beautiful flowers in your garden too. A great inspiration to start a new day, whether the roses, orchids, lilies or tulips that are carefully arranged in a vase, or put on canvas or refined accessories.
Flowers for Inspiration in Beaded Jewelry
Apr 17th
Flowers for Inspiration in Beaded Jewelry is a wonderful excuse to get back to nature and away from the workshop and computer for a pleasant break.
Did a lot a amatuer photography with my faithful Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P73.
It was a lot of fun time with friends and family with just point and shoot no-brainer effort.
When I had to get down to photograph my beaded jewelry, I started to appreciate the macro function icon represented by a little tulip. Digital photography is fun. It is certainly a luxury to be able to shoot and delete. When I get lucky, I get a few good shots.
It is Show Time!
Mar 7th
It is Show Time!
Actually it is high time to show a few more pictures of my handmade beaded jewelry.
Here are a few presentable photographs I have taken recently, three sets of long dangling earrings are made with simple wire-work method. Nothing elaborate but simple and sweet.
If you have seen the designs at “Create Your Style” Community, you know what it means being “a class of their own”. They are awesome! “Create Your Style” Community was launched by Swarovski in October 2007. I was very excited to be among the privileged 300 members, the first batch for Beta Closed Pilot Program. For the past 6 months, we have been actively engaged in the private forum and contest organised exclusively for the Community.
Beading Design Artists and Jewelry Designers come together from all the world. The representation is amazing. There are award winners from Jewelry Shows in Europe, America and etc. There are also people like me who are there because we all share the same passion and attraction to Swarovski Crystals and handmade jewelry designing.
The second phase of registration is now open. Membership to this community is by invitation only. If you are a beading enthusiast and keen to join, I could help send you an invitation in the capacity as an existing member. Just leave me a note in comment.
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