Beaded Eyeglasses and Face Mask Strap

Tourmaline Face Mask, Eyeglasses Strap

.....and it is convertible to necklace or layered bracelet, similar with the earlier face mask / eyeglasses straps earlier - Striped Onyx Eyeglasses, Face Mask Strap and Watermelon Eyeglasses, Facemask Strap

This strap is however, slightly shorter at about 45 cm, for a smaller size person.

The Tourmaline is 3 mm in size, so this is a very dainty and delicate piece.

Added two 6 mm oval shaped Swarovski crystal on both ends, to give it a bit of sparkle :)

Tourmaline face mask, eyeglasses strap as necklace.

Some benefits and characteristics of Tourmaline are:

• Promotes self-worth
• Promotes love and positivity
• Healing stones that promotes happiness, serenity and balance
• Promotes tolerance and Understanding

Tourmaline eyeglasses strap.

Tourmaline eyeglasses strap.

Tourmaline face mask, eyeglasses strap looks delicate as layered bracelet.

Wire wrapped 6 mm Swarovski crystal as charm.

Beaded Eyeglasses and Face Mask Strap

Watermelon Eyeglasses cum Face Mask Strap

This eyeglasses strap uses 4 mm watermelon beads.

Off to the new owner already.

Eyeglasses strap with Watermelon and wire wrapped Bunga Terung.

As face mask strap.

As necklace. Just hook the lobster clasps together.

Watermelon beads and wire wrapped Bunga Terung as eyeglasses strap.

Close up of the wire wrapped Bunga Terung.

Eyeglasses, face mask strap with 4 mm tiger eyes.

Beaded Eyeglasses, Face Mask Strap Cum Bracelet or Necklace

Black Striped Agate Onyx Eyeglasses Strap, Face Mask Strap

Like it our not, face masks is here to stay for a while.

At least until Covid-19 is gone for good. 

And hopefully, this will be soon. 

How we miss the mask free days when we were out and about.

Now, everywhere you go, face mask is compulsory.

Or else be ready to pay for hefty fine if you got caught without or with your mask down.

I find it a bit troublesome to put on and take off the mask, especially at work while you are alone in your own work station or office. The same when you would like to take a sip of water, take a bite of food or while eating at the pantry or coffee shop.

Most of the time, we will take off the mask and put it on the table if there is nowhere to hang except your arm or maybe or under your chin. 

Yeah, lots of people just pull the mask down under their chins.

The problem with table surface or any other surface, is that we do not know how clean/sanitize it is. Yes, we should be worried about that. 

So, this face mask strap helps to solve this problem.

You don't have to worry where to place your mask anymore. 

It will always be around your neck.

Face mask strap with black striped agate onyx and wire wrapped bunga terung.

Material and Components:

The strap or chain consist of these:

• 4 mm natural black striped agate onyx. Onyx is known to represent strength, focus, willpower. It is believed to imparts self control and confidence and stimulates the power of wise decision-making.
• 1 pair stainless steel lobster clasps (non-tarnish)
• 1 pair of wire wrapped "bunga terung" (eggplant flower)
• Other connectors such as stainless steel jump rings and tubes.

The length of this face mask strap is about 68 cm (~27 in).

The length of this face mask strap is about 68 cm, end to end.

Side view of the face mask strap adorned with the wire wrapped bunga terung.

Style Options:

The best thing about this strap is that it is versatile and practical.

First, you can convert it into eyeglasses or sunglasses strap.

Add a pair of adjustable silicone grips on the temples.

It is very easy to install and remove and fits any size frames.

Unhook from face mask and hook on the eyeglasses.

Convert it into eyeglasses or sunglasses strap effortlessly.

Black Striped Agate Onyx Eyeglasses Strap, side view.

Second, you can convert it into a layered beaded bracelet.

Turn the strap into a layered beaded bracelet when not use for face mask or eyeglasses.

Thirdly, you guessed it - convert it into a beaded necklace. 

Just hook both lobster clasps together to turn it into a necklace. 

Actually, there are at least 2 more options for lets leave it for another day.

Have a great weekend, stay safe and stay healthy. 

Wire Wrapped Project by William

Wire Wrapped Pipa Center Piece, Swarovski Pendant and Earrings

These are William's recent wire wrapping projects.

They are birthday gifts for a friend.

I notice that he has a liking to natural colored stones.

If not mistaken, the stones are Picture Jasper.

The pipa center piece is for a bracelet.

Wire wrapped with 20g brass wire.

The earrings and pendant used 19g (thick!). 

Guess he wants them sturdy :)

20g brass wire used to wrapped this pipa bracelet center piece

Study "S" shaped earrings with 19g wire and Picture Jasper

Simple pendant with Swarovski Crystal and 19g wire

Wire Wrapped Keys

 These are sample wire wrapped keys done by William in his spare time.

More Wire Jewelry Projects by William

 Continuation with previous post, here are more wire wrapped jewelry pieces by William.

Wire wrapped horoscope pendants and bookmark for his friend's birthday.

Pendants with puau shells and gemstones.

A wire wrapped zipper pull with Black Onyx for his school bag.

William's first try of a wire wrapped tree of life pendant. Not very successful but he got the idea. 

Up and Coming Wire Jeweler in the House

Introducing someone who has shown interest in this thing called Wire Jewelry. 

He did play around with wire and made me these 2 pairs of 'S' shaped earrings when he's 4 years old. 

He is now 17 years old. Time really flies while they are growing. 

He is slowly taking interest in creating wire jewelry again.

Very slowly as he will be sitting for his exam soon.

Here are some of his earlier wire wrapped pieces with stainless steel, copper and brass wires. They were his 2018 year end long school holiday projects. Most of them are practice pieces. Haha, yeah, it took me that long to post them today.

This guy is good with crafting and working with his hands. In his own words, he likes creating "original designs" e.g. wooden crossbow, Katana, knives, mechanical thingy, etc.

Those are for another day posting.

Wire Wrapped Butterfly

Another 2018 project.
A wire wrapped butterfly for the little boy.

Wire Jewelry - Tree of Life Pendant

I said I will post more often.
But, my more often is not that often.

Another long overdue post here.
This Tree of Life Pendant (TOL) and bracelet is for our dearest primary school English teacher - Mona San Louis.

We have not seen her for like more than 30 years!
But she looks great and beautiful as ever.

I didn't attend the reunion but just managed to get this TOL pendant and bracelet on time, to attend on my behalf.

I don't remember ever making a TOL pendant before, so this is a first.
I used peridot, garnet and tourmaline.

Minlet with peridot to accompany the TOL pendant.

There are many tutorials (fee and paid) to make similar Tree of Life pendant online. Check them out here - https://goo.gl/DkqzlR
This should keep you busy browsing thru them.

Happy weekend.

Wire Jewelry - Cat Pendant

Still with cat.
This time around a wire wrapped cat pendant.
Or maybe a key chain.
Did a bit of wire weaving for the tail with copper jewelry wire.
The body is a heart shaped Rose Quartz accented with a 4mm stainless steel spacer beads.

Some cats facts:

• They are the most loving animal (at least to me).
• They are the best companion (when you are lonely) and manja (no exact English translation for this word, closest is pampered).
• They always look cool and calm..haha.Some studies found that cat owners are more logical and practical than dog owner...hahaha...there you are dog owners!
• Cats can improve your health too, especially your heart health.
• Sad....millions of cats killed for food especially in China, its a delicacy.
• There was a cat mayor somewhere in Alaska.
• Cat cafe in Japan and Korea provide you temporary companionship with cats. 

More cats on the way.