Showing posts with label Earrings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Earrings. Show all posts

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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.
Tutorial for wire wrapped rose ring
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
Tutorial for wire wrapped earrings
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
Tutorial for wire wrapped stud earrings
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:
Tutorial for wire wrapped infinity bracelet
Tutorial for Sparkly O Studs earrings
Tutorial for sparkly crystal ring
Happy wrapping :)

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Wire Wrap Stud Earrings - New Design

My "reply to comment" is back in order. How did I do it? I took the shortest and easiest way out...at least for me, as I don't think I'd be able to find out the problem (and solve it) on my own.....technically challenged.
So, I uninstalled, downloaded and re-installed Chrome!!! Thanks to Google I was able to get back all my bookmarks, etc. and at the same time get rid of some of the apps installed but never used.

Anyway, I hope you have a great Chinese New Year (CNY) and holidays (for those celebrating).
Mine is so and so, punctuated with unpleasantness here and there.
It was a wet CNY and kind of gloomy on most days, till this moment.
Another day more and its back to work.....
The whole week almost gone....and still lots to do.

Today, I am sharing with you a new design for a wire wrap stud earrings.
No soldering or gluing involved here.
Just plain wire wrapping.
Wire wrapped earrings

This earrings was designed (special request) and made to match a bracelet of the same coin glass beads (sorry, no picture as I handed the bracelet to the new owner as soon as it was done).
Thanks Marc for getting me thinking and came up with this studs design.

Wire wrapped earrings

A tutorial for this wire wrap stud earrings is in the list.
Meanwhile, for another stud earrings design, you can check out this design available at my Etsy Shop.

Thursday, January 05, 2012

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

Twice Around the World (TAW) wire wrapped necklace, earrings and ring set
 The tutorial for the TAW Bracelet is available here.

Twice Around the World (TAW) wire wrapped necklace, earrings and ring set with Malachite

Twice Around the World (TAW) wire wrapped ring with Malachite
 The tutorial for this TAW Ring is available at my Etsy Shop - here

Twice Around the World (TAW) wire wrapped ring with Malachite

Twice Around the World (TAW) wire wrapped ring with Malachite around finger


It is still raining heavily outside.
Be safe.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

TAW Ring and Bunch of Sparklies

These ring and earrings were made and shared by Martin whom I mentioned back in February when he made this - Martin's TAW Bracelet. He emailed me these pictures right after that and I totally forgot to share them with you all till now. Erm...very forgetful nowadays!
This ring is his third attempt based on my TAW Ring Tutorial.
What do you think?
twice around the world (TAW) wire wrapped ring
Here's two pairs of earrings based on TAW Bracelet tutorial and rose ring tutorial (the pair to the left).
I think it would be nice to wrap a bead to each of the bottom ring.

twice around the world (TAW) wire wrapped earrings
What have I been up to last weekend besides barbecue?
Yeah! More Sparkly Crystal Rings - all of them pearl though.
a bunch of wire wrapped sparkly rings with pearls and Swarovski Crystals

wire wrapped sparkly ring with pearl

Was hoping to finish other projects but unable to.
Till the next piece, have a wonderful week ahead :)

Monday, April 11, 2011

Pearl Necklace & Studs

For the last few weeks I have been busy with non-wire jewelry related projects that I hardly have time to work on commissioned pieces. Now that I think about it, its more like I've been busy since the beginning of 2011. That's also why this blog have been neglected for long period of time.
Hope to be back more often soon and start creating :)
Anyway, in between that time, I managed to complete a last minute request for a wire wrap pearl necklace and two pairs of earrings.
I jumped several Qs though :)
a wire wrap pearl necklace and two pairs of earrings

These studs here are made based on my own technique, for which a tutorial is available here - Wire Wrap Studs Earrings - Simple Yet Elegant.
wire wrapped stud earrings with pearl and turquoise

This pair is a remake from leftover beads, from a stringed bracelet.
Love those teardrops (Garnet & Amethyst) at the bottom.
wire wrapped dangle earrings with teardrop charms (Garnet & Amethyst)

You may want to check these out:
Studs - no gluing or soldering
Studs oh Studs
Studs - Variation (with bows) by Louise and Don
More Studs
Dangle Variation
The Tutorial

Sunday, March 06, 2011

The Theme is Purple - Cluster Ring and Earrings

This time around this Cluster Ring comes together with a pair of matching earrings.
My previous cluster rings are here and here.
Stones are mixture of purple or near purple gemstones and crystals.
The swirly part of the earrings would make a very nice stud, even without the dangling stones.

Wire wrapped Cluster Ring with mixture of purple or near purple gemstones and crystals

Wire wrapped Cluster earrings with mixture of purple or near purple gemstones and crystals

Wire wrapped Cluster earrings with mixture of purple or near purple gemstones and crystals
Yesterday, I completed half of this sparkly rings in the car while waiting for William to finish his swimming lesson.
a bunch of wire wrapped sparkly rings with pearl and tiger eyes

a bunch of wire wrapped sparkly rings with pearl and tiger eyes
I've heard of people lugging their tools and wires in the car and work in the car but this is my first time.
May be doing more of this as I spend lot of time in the car waiting for the boys.
working on a bunch of wire wrapped sparkly rings with pearl and tiger eyes in the car
Related Posts:
Sparkly Crystal Ring Tutorial - learn to make this Sparkly Ring (Etsy Shop)
Sparkly Crystal Ring Again and more links at the bottom of the post

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Paua Shell Earrings and the Eyes

This pair of Paua earrings was completed few weeks back.
Came across these pictures while clearing some files from the laptop.
They are large, about 5cm across but lightweight.
(Paua shell is gift from SIL who came back for holiday recently - thanks Jee Chee)
Hmmm....I have not wire wrap anything since the last two weeks. Now that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, I doubt I'd be able to hold my pliers and wires just yet.
a pair of wire wrapped Paua earrings on wooden table

a pair of wire wrapped Paua earrings hanging on a plant
Besides, William just started his swimming lessons 3 weekends ago. So now, Saturday is full - Taekwando in the morning and swimming in the afternoon. There goes my weekend! Look here...
William in the pool, swimming lesson
William in the pool for his swimming lesson
He was enjoying it in the beginning. After about half an hour he complained his eyes being uncomfortable. Actually they were red. My fault! I didn't get him his goggle. So, off we went in search of his goggle, online and offline. You wouldn't know until you experience them yourself, how time consuming it is to search for their swimming trunk and goggle, etc. etc..well at least here in Kuching....or maybe we got too distracted by these popular sunglasses and these wholesale kids sunglasses. Keep reminding myself that I am not looking for sunglasses for myself :)
Yes, we got William his goggle. He's so happy with them that he wanted to bring them to bed with him..duh!
Still on eyes and eyeglasses, Hubby got his reading glasses last night!
Yeah! he needs them earlier than me...hehe...but I can use them too...which means I am going to need them very very soon :( Not something I am looking forward to though.
Look at this...

 Happy Sunday and take very good care of your eyes.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Back to Basic Collection - Swirly Wire Earrings

Rather slow this weekend.
Still working on one piece since yesterday when decided to divert to the Back to Basic Collection.
Here is sharing another piece for this collection - Swirly Wire Earrings.
Looking very well endowed...like pregnant and suddenly I realize how much it looks like my logo...LOL
Back to Basic Swirly Wire Wrapped Earrings with 3mm Garnet
Notice the uneven surface. Those are hammering marks.
I like to think they are added character :) 
(Just an excuse to cover up my inability to hammer evenly)
I know, some people prefer totally smooth surface.

Close up of the Back to Basic Swirly Wire Wrapped Earrings with 3mm Garnet
These are tiny 3mm garnet. 
Added so the earrings don't look so boring :)
Back to Basic Swirly Wire Wrapped Earrings with 3mm Garnet
Somehow, I have problem taking pictures with dark/black background.
Pictures always turn out "unreal" or "off color".
Any idea why this is so?
Any suggestions on taking nice pictures on dark background?

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Wire Jewelry - Back to Basic Collection

Maybe it has something to do with age as I am quite slow in recovering from last weekend trip.
Still feeling tired although I didn't do much there -- mostly walking, window shopping, chit chatting and lots of laughing.
Now my right leg and arm are hurting slightly.
Its like a tiredness that wouldn't to go away.
Thought I didn't get enough sleep so went to bed earlier than usual last 2 nights but still the same.

OK, enough about that and here is the pair of earrings made before I left last weekend.
This is my Back to Basic Collection - Simple three pieces of wires on each side adorned with tear drop glass beads. All wires were hammered to harden.
Wire wrapped earrings - Simple three pieces of wires on each side adorned with tear drop glass beadsWire wrapped earrings - Simple three pieces of wires on each side adorned with tear drop glass beads

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Sparkly Pretties, Time and Friends

How time flies when there are lots to do and learn. There are friends to keep in touch with, time for meeting, time for making new friends, time for work, time for family, time for play, time for yourself, time for blogging J, etc. etc. It is never enough.
Last weekend, I made these few pretties for a dear friend. They are mixture of colors of Swarovski crystals, wire wrapped with sterling silver wire. MH likes her jewelry to be as colorful as possible. According to her, colors make life more exciting, happy and not boring. Back in late 80’s/early 90’s, when we were still uni students….hmm….makes me feel old L, she gave me a batik printed nightgown -- with bright rainbow colors printed all over it…Can’t remember for what occasion but I still have it and it always reminds me of how colorful MH could be J
MH if you are reading this, the nightgown is still in good shape and colors, even after 20 years.
I am more of a black, gray and white color person but life is exciting and not boring at all. So, it’s not the colors is it? but more of how you view life and how you want it to be…exciting or boring regardless of colors…J what am I mumbling about?
……anyway…just enjoy the pretties and colors.
Wire wrapped bracelet with mixture of colors of Swarovski crystals, wire wrapped with sterling silver wire

Butterfly shaped Swarovski Crystal wire wrapped earrings

wire wrapped clasp with swarovski crystal

Cracked glass bead wire wrapped earrings

Somehow I couldn’t get nice pictures of them. Could it be the background?

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Wire Wrapped Earrings, Tourmaline

One thing about wire wrapping earrings is that I have to create two identical pieces all the time. My biggest worry is that I will not be able to create identical pair- in terms of shape, size and the wire wrapping itself. It has always been like that.
That is why I kind of shy away from earrings especially those complicated ones :)
This pair is such kind.
Phew! Both almost exactly the same size :)
Or maybe it doesn't matter?

Wire Wrapped Earrings, Tourmaline
Wire Wrapped Earrings, Tourmaline
Wire Wrapped Earrings, Tourmaline

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Studs oh Studs!

First the good news - at least for me :)
I got my Twice Around the World (TAW) tutorial pictures back!!!! :D
Haven't really look through them one by one but I think they are all there.
Not sure how it was done but I am a very happy woman since yesterday.
Now, I just need to find the time to write the tutorial.
Before that, got to finish few custom orders first. 

Finally in the mood to create again after the SD card incidence.
So, here are three wire wrapped stud earrings I completed this morning.
wire wrapped pearls stud earrings

 wire wrapped pearls stud earrings

The tutorial for the two above is available at my etsy shop- Wire Wrapped Stud Earrings - Simple yet Elegant
wire wrapped turquoise stud earrings
The tutorial for the above top wrapped earrings is available at my etsy shop too- Top Wrapped Studs.
All earrings above are wire wrapped with 22ga wire.
Back to work and I wish you all a great weekend!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine

Kong Hei Fat Choi! to all Chinese friends and readers.
Happy Valentine to all of you!
All the best wishes goes out to all of you this new year!
wire wrapped caged pendant

Friday, January 01, 2010

First Piece of Earrings for 2010

Just a simple pair of earrings to welcome 2010. A good start for 2010.
The 1st day of 2010 started quite well - sunny in the morning, overcast in the afternoon and raining in the evening. Its cool now. 
I stayed home whole day and got to do what I love to do. I only went outside in the evening to take pictures of this earrings in the garden.
wire wrapped dangle earrings with garnet, peridot and green agate

 holding the wire wrapped dangle earrings with garnet, peridot and green agate
Stones used for this earrings are garnet, peridot and green agate. 
I hope you have a wonderful 1st day of 2010 as well.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

No Wonder, its Winter Solstice Festival with Wire Wrapped Fruity Dangle Earrings

While taking shower this evening, I kept wondering why my fellow colleague left home early today. Normally they stay till 6pm or later. But this evening all left before 6pm. By the time I left, the office was empty. It only occurred to me during shower that its Winter Solstice Festival today. They left early to make sure they are on time for dinner with families. See how hardworking we are that we forgot about talking to each other except about work...hehe...
More on Winter Solstice Festival here. But then, we did have our festival family dinner (small scale) with our favorite soup as well as the Tangyuan (glutinous rice balls). The Tangyuan was a last minute purchase and preparation. Just before dinner, I walked to the nearby hypermarket to purchase 3 packets of the ready made tangyuan, boil them, add in gula melaka (Palm Sugar) and serve. Very simple and easy to prepare. My mom always say, once we have taken our tangyuan, we are one year older. That is why this festival is considered as the most important festivals of the year (some may not agree but that's what mom says) :)
While rushing for all this, I forgot to take photos of the tangyuan. Nevermind, but here's another type of tangyuan for your viewing pleasure :D More fruity....
Multi gemstones wire wrapped dangle earrings
Multi gemstones wire wrapped dangle earrings