Braided Wire Ring

This braided wire ring turned out totally different from initially planned.
This one is made of 24ga sterling silver wire and oxidized using the egg method as I have shared here before.
What I like most about this ring is that the stone is flanked on both sides by two small roses. The same rose as my wire rose earrings and rose rings :D

 

This ring is paired with a braided cuff, picture of which should be coming soon as I have loads of them to go through and edit.
Have a wonderful week then.

Braiding with wire

It's been a while since I last braided with wire and I've never wire braid a ring until today. This is a "training ring" before getting into serious business :) ....Ehm! actually I was not sure if I can make a braided ring or not therefore this "test ring" :)

Why so many spirals? Actually, I don't know what to do with the wire ends. There are six of them. Naturally, I'd go for spirals as they are the easiest and cute too.
Overall, the ring looks fine and surprisingly very comfortable on the finger.
I will do better job next time around :)

If you would like to make your own wire braided bracelet, check out my FREE tutorials - 3-Wire Braiding.

Finally Oxidized

* Click on image to enlarge
What do you think? Is it better to oxidized or non-oxidized? Check un-oxidized pix here.
As mentioned in my previous post, I finally got these two sparkly rings oxidized last night and polished with steel wool size 000.
Yeah! Did I mention that I found the steel wool? With steel wool, I don't need to use strength to polish them as compared to the green pads (for scouring dishes) that I used previously, before I found the steel wool :).
The funny thing is when you are not looking for it, they are all over the place :)

It will be weekend tomorrow, so I wish you all a happy weekend and happy wire wrapping. 

Planning to Oxidize

This sparkly ring is really tiny - Size 8. The new owner would like it to be oxidized but I have not done so yet.  I seldom get customer who'd like their pieces oxidize but I am not complaining :)

My First Oxidized Ring

If you would like to know how to oxidize sterling silver, check out my step by step instructions with pictures - 1st Oxidized Ring. Its very easy to do and you will not fail. All you need is an egg ;)

Meantime, I will oxidize this one later and share with you the result here.

If you would like to learn to make this Sparkly Crystal Ring, check it out at my Etsy Shop - Sparkly Ring Tutorial. 

Genny's World - Sparkly Crystal Ring

I kept forgetting to post this wire wrapped sparkly ring made by Genny of Genny's World.  

Genny said:

"......I have to say I love the ring! I made one very easily following your step by step instructions and it came out more beautiful than I could have expected!
I've since made a couple more. I need to buy some more supplies so I can get more of a variety. Thank you again for all the work you put into writing your concise tutorials. They make it so much fun to make jewelry! Genny"

Thank you Jenny for sharing this Sparkly Crystal Ring of yours ;D
Happy weekend all!

Back to Sparkly Crystal Rings

People really can't get enough of these sparklies. Just completed 32 of this Sparkly Crystal Rings.
In record time I must say - about 4 hours.
I must say this is my best selling ring so far. Lost count of how many I made since started. Guess women love the sparkles.

If you would like to learn how to make this ring, tutorial for this Sparkly Crystal Ring is available at my Etsy Shop. It is not difficult to make but will make great gift.

Pearl Earrings, Rose Earrings & Rose Ring

Another simple earring design to go with the pearl bracelets made yesterday. Opps! I should make another one for the blue pearl bracelet..Duh! I love this pair of Rose Earrings. They are easy to make. However, you will need to know how to make the Rose Ring first though. The ear hook is not separate from the rose. They are all in one piece of wire :) Maybe I should come up with a tutorial for this pair of earrings. What do you think? The Rose Ring Tutorial is available at my Etsy Shop if you are interested.

Modelling the Rose Ring

One of the happiest moment for me is when people say they love my wire jewelry creations. Today, Pat emailed me some pictures of her and friends modelling the rose rings and said.

Mei, You must be proud seeing us modelling your rings! ahahahaha!

Yes! Yes very proud and happy. Thanks for sharing Pat.

Rose! Rose! I Still Love You

My photo editing is not done yet but I took some time off to make these Rose! Rose! I Love You wire wrapped rings this afternoon. A really quick project and quite simple. Off to their new owners very soon.

Rose! Rose! I Love You Revisited

Just when I thought I can do few projects last weekend, HEADACHE decided to pay a visit.....Aaarg! In the end poor me only managed to make this single Rose Ring. If you would like to make this ring yourself, check out my tutorial - Rose! Rose! I Love You! WireBlissMei

New Pliers, Cutters, "Tea Ring" & Turquoise Bracelets

I am back, kind of! Was away for a very short period, then there was the on and off internet connection, then busy with work and started a new blog which have been put off for a while - http://OrchidBliss.blogspot.com. So for those of you who are Orchids enthusiast, check out our (me and hubby) blog on orchids - wild / species orchids.

Here are my new purchase - can't resist. Flat nose pliers and a straight full flash side cutter.

Very Smooth!

Got myself a silver ring with my name attached to the top too. Known as "Tea Ring" as narrated by the maker. Some people call it Snake Ring. However mine don't look like snake as my name (MEI) is attached to the top. So what is the story with "Tea Ring"? Simply, get your friends to reassemble this ring while you are having tea. If they can't do it, they pay for your drinks. That's it. I haven't tried it out yet. Soon....when I need some free drinks...:D Anyone of you own or ever come across this type of ring? I first heard of this when I was at my parents place last 2 weeks and just gotta make one. The man who makes them happened to live close by so I didn't waste my time. Well, actually I have another intention, to find out if I can make one with wire...hehe...

The four rings are linked.

Almost successfully reassembled!

Done!

And here are two turquoise bracelets I managed to whip up for a friend and her daughter.

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A Very Sparkly Lolly - Wire Wrapped Sparkly Crystal Rings

Looks yummy?! Those are the 48 sparkly crystal rings I completed today. Made with gold filled wire, pearls, and Swarovski Crystals. Took about 6 hours to complete them. Racing against time :) Someone once mentioned to me that she can make them with eyes close :) I have made lots of them but still with eyes wide open :) Maybe need glasses later...its coming, the old age factor. Enjoy the sparklies. WireBlissMei

Emily's Pretties

This bracelet is my favorite. Notice the Caged Herringbone Weaved Beads? :) She did a terrific job for a first timer and for someone who is very new to wire jewelry. Look at her Rose! Rose! I Love you Rings and the Sparkly Ring. Well done Emily! and welcome to the club. Looking forward to more new creations from you :) WireBlissMei

Her Creative Muse is Back

Been a while Shuku and I am glad that your creative muse is coming back. Finally you created this Sparkly Crystal Ring! No sweat ya? Hope that there are more to come. Looking forward to more of your posting as well. Here is a wire wrapped bracelet just completed by Shuku. Neat coils. I am sure the new owner will love it! WireBlissMei

Another Adjustable Woven Ring

This adjustable wire woven ring (Black Onyx) is a commissioned piece.

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Adjustable Wire Woven Jasper Ring

Feeling better now and finally finished this Adjustable Wire Woven Jasper Ring. This is in one of my new year resolution to do list i.e make more adjustable wire woven rings. But then of course, if time allows. I love this ring because it suits anyone easily without having to worry about the ring size. It is adjustable over a range of 3-4 sizes and can be adjusted to fit any one of your fingers.  WireBlissMei

Happy Valentine's Day - IN LOVE with Copper n Black Steel Wires

First of all I would like to wish HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to all readers and visitors of my blog. I hope you are surrounded by love and love ones on this special day and the days ahead. Thank you for visiting / revisiting my blog. Although I am not "celebrating" this day per se, I would like to think that everyday is a Valentine Day for me. Originally I was planning for a wire wrapped rose pendant but I ended up making these two rings instead. This time around I added Swarovski Crystal and Pearl as the focal on them. My favorite is this copper rose ring - 14ga wire. Comfortably heavy and love the size. Enjoy them! Tutorial for this ring is available - Click Here Wire Wrapped Rose Ring

The adjustable rose ring tutorial is here - Adjustable Rose Ring
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Wire Wrapped Black Rose

I am falling in love with this black steel wire. Tonight I made another Wire Wrapped Rose Ring with it. This is a 19ga wire. I am quite sure the ring would look better with thicker wire but 19ga is the thickest I have for now. A rose pendant is on the way :) The low cost tutorial on how to make this ring is available in my Etsy Shop - Rose! Rose! I Love You or here (check out the list on the far right sidebar), if you are interested.

Low Cost Tutorial - Wire Wrapped Rose Ring

Rose! Rose! I Love You. I completed this tutorial earlier than expected. I decided to categorize this new Wire Wrapped Rose Ring Tutorial into "Low Cost Tutorial". Price is fixed at $3.00 USD. If you visit my etsy shop it will be under the "Low Cost Tutorial" Category. This will consist of wire wrap tutorial/s which caters mainly for beginners. At the moment, this will be the first and hopefully there will be more to come :)

or you may also purchase at my etsy shop or here on my blog press on the buy now button above. DETAILS This lesson teaches you how to create a simple one of a kind wire wrap ring that looks like a blooming rose. Allocate about half an hour of your time for this project. Materials & Tools

• 30cm (12in) 22ga wire.
• Wire cutters, Bend-nose pliers, Flat-nose pliers & Ring mandrel

Content of PDF Tutorial (Printable)

• 9 pages (including cover page)
• 20 crisp and clear close-up pictures with instructions
• File size – 1.5MB
• Delivery within 24 hours of purchase/payment to e-mail address registered provided

Rose! Rose! I Love You

First there is the black rose, then a stainless steel rose, then I got crazy and made few more copper roses. Crazier, I am writing a tutorial for this at the moment....at a whim! Look out for it tomorrow...maybe! but not long.....:D