Wire Jewelry - Roses Are Red 2

Remember the Adjustable Wire Rose Cuff from the other day?
One of them is that plain looking wire rose cuff.
I decided to add some color to it and here is the result.

Not so plain anymore.
This time around the crystal are tinier - 2mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads

Which one do you prefer?
I prefer the "Now" :)

Adjustable Rose Ring Tutorial is available at my Etsy Shop via direct download.

Wire Jewelry - Roses Are Red - Adjustable Cuff

These two adjustable wire wrapped rose cuffs were completed a week ago.
However, I only managed to take pictures of them yesterday and between that a day have passed.

This two wire wrapped cuffs are constructed using the same method as the Adjustable Wire Wrap Rose Ring. (Click this link for the tutorial).

For these cuffs, I used 18ga stainless steel wire (they are tough!) and adorned one of them with Swarovski Crystals and a smaller rose at the side. For the smaller rose, I use 20ga wire.
I think the 3mm Swarovski crystals are too big for this wire rose.
Kind of over-populating the wire rose.

 

This wire only rose is kind of plain and bare.
I am doing something about it.
Keep posted and have a great Sunday.

Wire Jewelry Tutorials Direct Download, TAW Bracelet

22 Aug 2020 Update: Craftsy no longer exist therefore all links in this post have been removed.

If you are interested in my tutorial, please visit my ETSY Shop. 

First thing first.
All my wire jewelry tutorials are now available via direct download at Craftsy.com
Here is the link to my my Craftsy Pattern Shop - http://www.craftsy.com/user/684248

How do you purchase patterns at Craftsy?
Very easy - register with your email address and have a PayPal account.

Here is a short blog post of "How Craftsy Patterns Work?"
Click on this link - http://goo.gl/a8ohz

Check out the FAQ if you have more questions about selling or buying patterns at Craftsy.
I was a bit lost when I first started but the FAQ helps a lot.

Now back to pretties.
Here is another Twice Around the World (TAW) Bracelet and simple earrings.

Are you inspired yet??
I have a tutorial for this. Just follow this link - TAW Bracelet Tutorial

I have recently updated all my tutorials - edited steps, replaced some pictures, removed non-relevant links, spell checks, standardized the document formatting, etc.

Cover page of tutorials at my Etsy Shop (as well as Craftsy) have also been replaced with minima design which I feel is easier on the eyes.

Yeah! Eyes growing old prefer non-cluttered look :)

I hope you enjoy the new look (until I change my mind *wink*wink*) and have a great week.

Wire Wrap Malachite Necklace & Murano Bracelet

Look at these.

They have been sitting around in the hard drive for a while.

I totally forgotten about them....erm....blame that on "time" again and forgetfulness...hehehe.

Anyway, this wire wrap necklace is of Malachite and "yet to remember the name of the stone". Duh! 

Its pale blue in color....I think the name has something to do with "water".

I'd appreciate it very much if any of you know the name of this stone and care to let me know in the comment section. Thanks.

I ever made an almost similar bracelet before.

The same Murano Glass Bead with some handmade hammered wire charms.

Hammering wire is very therapeutic :)

Happy Mother's Day; Braided Wire Cuff

Today is a special day for me, my mom, blog readers who are mom, mom to be and mothers from all over the world.
I hope you have a great, wonderful and meaningful day celebrating your achievements and efforts.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Here is sharing with you a braided wire cuff completed recently.
I have a tutorial for this at my Etsy Shop if you are interested.

Quick and Easy Projects for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner.
For those who always do things last minute, just like me, here are my recommended last minute Quick and Easy wire jewelry projects for you.
They are all available at my Etsy Shop.
Here goes.

Wire Wrap Rose Ring - 30 minutes.

What others say about this tutorial:

• Real simple and easy to make.
• This ring is so easy & so pretty
• Clear concise instruction.
• It's given me a few ideas for new flowery items!
• Very detailed and easy to follow! Lots of close up pictures!! I need that!! Thanks!! :)
• Good description, easy to follow...thanks!
• Excellent tutorial: detailed & very well-illustrated.
• Very simple design - described well &easy to follow!

Wire Wrap Rose Earrings - 30 minutes

What others have to say about this tutorial:

• Wow, brilliant design, so simple yet very elegant! I'm a beginner and made this in 30 minutes. Instructions were very clear. Thanks.
• Very Fun to learn & do!!! Thank you!!
• Very easy tutorial.
• Not a day has passed from buying tutorial and I have a new pair of earring already! Such fun to make and very easy instructions to follow,thank you.

Wire Wrap Stud Earrings - 30 minutes

What others have to say about this tutorial:

• Easy and looks great. I'm a beginner and made a pair in less than 30 minutes. The finished look is very professional. Will make more to give away as presents.
• Easy to understand!!! I made my first pair already! I love it!!! Thank you.
• Perfect! Easy to follow.
• I've made several pairs of these earrings for birthday gifts -- my friends love them!
• Clear step-by-step instructions with lots of good photos. Love the cute earrings that can be made with them.
• Very well put together Tutorial, WONDERFUL PICTURES... I have always liked this type of stud earring,now I have made several pairs already, lots of fun! 
• Very concise and clear instructions. The photos are enough to get the idea from. Very well documented tutorial.
• Tutorial has clear step-by-step photos, all in color, and looks super easy. I know what I'm giving as gifts this holiday season!

Other quick and easy projects you can check out are:

• Wire Wrap Sparkly Crystal Ring - 30 minutes 
• Sparkly O Studs (Athena's Shield) - 30 minutes
• Wire Wrap Infinity Bracelet - 30-45 minutes

Happy wrapping :)

Can't Comment!

Arrrrrrgh! I can't reply to comment on my blog.
Why? Why? Why? Been trying for two days.

Dear readers, do you have the same experience before?
How do you solve this?
I have never experience this before.

Looks like I have to reply to comment here.
Hope there is no problem publishing.

Banae, I hope you are reading this.
Banae Phelps,  Monday, January 16, 2012 11:35:00 AM GMT+08:00
What gauge of wire are you utilizing here? I am just starting and thought this would be an easy item to make to learn how to work with the wire and tools before I purchased your other tutorials. THank you.

Referring to this tutorial - http://www.wireblissmei.com/2009/01/free-tutorial-basic-3-wire-braiding.html

Reply: 

I used 16ga wire for this project. However, finer wires up till 22ga is suitable too. You will get a finer looking cuff.

Try out with craft wire first if you are not very sure. Thanks.

Twice Around the World Set

Its rainy days here in Kuching.
After 4 or 5 hours of rain this morning, the roadside drain is overflowed.
This rarely happen and I have a feeling lots of places in the city are flooded by now.
A friend got caught and stuck in the traffic jam on the way to work.
Hubby called to let me know not to go out this morning as most roads (on his way to work) are flooded and cars are stuck in between.
There goes my leave. I am suppose to get an official matter done this morning.
Anyway, this is a good opportunity to post my recent pretties for your viewing.

A set of Twice Around the World (TAW) Wire Wrap Bracelet, Ring and Earrings with Malachite

 The tutorial for the TAW Bracelet is available here.

 The tutorial for this TAW Ring is available at my Etsy Shop - here

It is still raining heavily outside.

Be safe.

Brass Wire and Sparklies

So far I mostly work with stainless steel wire, gold filled wire and a little bit of silver and copper wire.
Last weekend I decided to try out the brass wire that I purchased recently.

Erm...I found that it is quite easy to work with.
In fact a bit too soft for me.
I like the color though. They looks like gold, don't you think so?
Just hope that it doesn't tarnish over time.

Here are the results - A pearl bracelet and adjustable wire wrap ring, with tiny pearls.

 

If you'd like to learn how to make the adjustable ring, 

the tutorial is available at my etsy shop here - Adjustable Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial

Look at the gold like color....

I am going to bored you with this Sparkly Ring again.
Wire wrapped (gold filled wire) a bunch of them last weekend..phew!

If you are interested, the tutorial for this ring is also available at my etsy shop here - Sparkly Crystal Ring
Seems like I am making the same ring all the time.
But, people love them.....
...and I love your visits...

Google+, TAW Bracelet and Rings

Just as I am getting comfortable with Facebook, out came Google+ project - another product about sharing in the web.
Although still getting myself familiar with Google+, I am beginning to really like it. Mainly because it links to my Google account and I do use a lot of Google products. So far my favorite is "Circles".
Created one for "wire jewelry" and will be adding more people in there from time to time. From here I can share/unshare news, photos, videos, with people in/out of my circles. Have a look at my Google+ page.
Still rather empty at the moment but just to give you ideas of how it looks like.
Are you in Google+ yet? Would you like an invite from me?
If yes, leave me your email address in the comment section and I'll send you an invite.

Ok, enough of Google+. Now, back to wire wrap jewelry.
These are the recently completed Twice Around the World (TAW) Bracelet and Rings.

If you would like to learn how to make them, I have tutorials for both designs.
Click on links below:
TAW Bracelet Tutorial
TAW Ring Tutorial

Have a beautiful week.

Wire Wrapped Tourmaline Bracelet (half chained)

Finally a bit of time to post after more than a week.
Been busy with work and travelling I hardly have time to play with my pliers and wires these two months of 2011. This bracelet was completed before Valentine's.

It's a quick project as I only need to insert the tourmaline into two wires of same length, bend them slightly, form the loops on both ends of the wire.
To add a bit more colors and character to it, I added two oval shaped beads - agate (I think) and moonstone.
Hold both tourmaline wires with jump rings and connect them to the chain on one end and to the oval shaped agate on the other.
Lastly, attached a handmade clasp and Done! That's my Valentine's gift for myself :)

Now to student's creation.
I am sharing with you a creation by Martin.
Martin made this Twice Around the World (TAW) Bracelet based on my tutorial.

Martin says "Hardest part seems to be aligning the prongs and getting accurate close fit".
So, that's for you to consider before embarking on this project.
However, I don't think its that hard as you can see, Martin's TAW Bracelet is gorgeous :)
By the way, the stones are Blue Lace Agate and love the heart shaped t-bar fastening.

Ok, before I end this post, I hope the 25% off for this tutorial is still on.
I got this Spiral-Locket Tutorial by Mary Tucker at Interweave Store for $3.00!
Been wanting to get this tutorial as I can't get the magazine here. So happy!

If you are interested, check out Mary's Spiral Locket here.
Happy creating. For me, this is one more project in the to do list.

Valentines Day Gifts

First there is New Year 2011, then Chinese New Year and now its almost Valentine's Day.
Do you have plan for Valentine's Day? Have you gotten that special someone that special Valentine's day gifts? Maybe you are someone who don't have to crack your head on what to get. Lucky you! Or, are you still cracking your head on what gifts to get?

If you can’t think of what to do or get, are bored with the usual romantic candlelight dinner, flowers or taking long walk at the waterfront, why not try this type of Valentines day gifts. If you are after adrenaline rush, this will definitely make it one of a kind Valentine's gift. At the moment there are special buy one get one free offer. Check these out which I think will make great Valentine's day presents for men. There are many activities to chose from. Psst!....I think this is a good way to check out how man is your man.....mean yeah! Flying a jet fighter is really something....its extreme but who knows it might just be his extreme dream.

For me, so far there is no plan besides spending time with the boys and dear hubby.
Guess that’s what happened when you have kids.
Otherwise, I'll go for the extreme :)
Happy Valentine's Day!

Murano Bracelet and Car Service

So here I am, at Toyota Service Center waiting for my car.
I have another 2 hours to kill but it will not be a boring 2 hours with internet access, comfortable sitting area and a small table all for myself. With free breakfast, perfect!
Haha! Just joking! Here's a peek of the place.
Pic on the left is on my right hand side - registration area, while pic on the right is in front of me - waiting area.

Back to jewelry, here is a recently completed bracelet. A simple wire wrapped Murano Bracelet for Marcia.
It goes very well with her dress but I didn't get to snap pictures of her wearing both in their rush to a wedding dinner last night. But it really matches her dress!!! Next time maybe.

Added some "LingLingLongLong!" (my interpretation of charms) to give it a bit of...well..charms :)
I love those long straight flattened wires. I was going all out hammering them. Ok, exaggerated a bit there :)
Somehow hammering makes me....hmmm....rather happy. Why is that I wonder?
Maybe I am imagining hammering something else or someone else...LOL...

I was actually at the local bead shop looking for pandora style beads but this one caught my eyes immediately, and I was "Hey! this matches Marcia's dress!!". Get it!!
A pair of matching earrings is next but that will be for later today.
Hopefully we don't have other plans for the day and I don't get distracted.
Seems like this is happening a lot these days - distractions! Those unplanned ones especially.

Anyway, while we are still with Murano beads, here are some of my collection.
I have more actually (show off!!!) but I didn't dig deeper into my chest of treasures last night..hehehe.., so these are the easy to reach ones only.

The glassy and black ones as well as the murano pendants (top left corner, orange and white - sorry! I missed taking a good shot at that one. Must have been sleepy!) are gift from Ahmi. She got them when she was in Europe and they are for keepsake. They are awesome glass beads.
Sometimes, I got lost staring at and within them and wonder how they are made and who are the artists producing them.
That's all for now and I wish all of you a happy and productive weekend.