Embroidery by the Miao People - Video by Fiona

I have been following this blog, Life on Nanchang Lu by Fiona for a while.
Love her travel photography on life in China especially on food, glorious food :), people, places and culture.
Today she has a video on Embroidery by the Miao People of Guizhou.
As you know, I love embroidery - though I have not done any for a long long time.
Anyway, I enjoyed the video very much and I hope you too.

Knotting for Every Occassion

I think wire twisting, wire bending, wire sculpturing is somehow related to knotting or tying knots.

I experimented and created wire jewelry based on Chinese Knot here, here, here and here.

Don of Kingfisher Design likes to tie little bows with wire in his designs.

If you love knots, here is a Guide to Tying Knots for every occasion by FIX. (Dunno how to adjust the width of the pix...erm) - click on the pic and it brings you to the post.
Happy Knotting :)

Source: Fix.com

Minlet and Introducing MINLACE, Happy New Year 2015

Last day of 2014 and my last post for the year. Looking forward to 2015, so let me wish you:

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!! Have a happy and prosperous 12 months of 2015.

Taking this opportunity to introduce my first MinLace (Minima Necklace) to all of you. This time around its Amethyst Minlace and Minlet, a February birthstone and a positive energy stones.

February born readers!, are you feeling the connection with this post already? :)

It is believed that Amethyst crystals are great for emotional healing, strengthen relationships, give courage, calmness and reduce anxiety and stress.

From the Greek word "amethystos" which means "remedy against drunkenness", wearing this stone may protect you from the effects of drunkenness.

Since the New Year 2015 celebration is just a few hours away (assuming you are planning to get drunk), do wear Amethyst to protect you and yours :) 

Minlet - All of Them (Well not really all of them :))

Finally able to post all the Minlet on the wrist. Love the look of few Minlets together rather than just one or two.

I think we can call it Stacking Minlet...hehe....what am I mumbling about....duh.

Well, not all of them are around anymore. Some have found new wrists while few I plan to giveaway.

That means I got to sit down and make some more of different colored gemstones.

Minlet - Swarovski Crystal (Crystal and Ruby)

This is the last Minlet of the batch.
This time around its 4mm Crystal and Ruby Swarovski crystal.
Like the rest, these Minlet is adjustable up to about 8 inches.

All components are stainless steel including the clasps.
Very easy to clean (with toothpaste, dish washing liquid, or this powder).

Minlet - Ruby

Minlet - Crystal

Minlet - Swarovski Crystal (Pink and Blue)

Minlet again! :)
Back to 4mm Swarovski crystals and a 6mm Swarovski crystal charm at the end.
Adjustable up to about 8 inches.
All components are stainless steel.
Low maintenance as it does not tarnish or change color.

Minlet - Harmony (Peridot)

Today's Minlet is green.

One of my favorite colors.

Also one of my favorite gemstones - Peridot.

Like the rest of my Minlet, all components are stainless steel and adjustable to about 8 inch with the extras jump rings added.