Showing posts with label Wire Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wire Crafts. Show all posts

Saturday, April 10, 2021

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.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap-Front View
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).


Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Overall view
The length of this face mask strap is about 68 cm, end to end.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Side View
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.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Front View
Convert it into eyeglasses or sunglasses strap effortlessly.

Black Stripe Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap Side View
Black Striped Agate Onyx Eyeglasses Strap, side view.

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

Black Striped Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap as 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. 

Black Striped Agate Onyx Face Mask Eyeglasses Strap

Actually, there are at least 2 more options for lets leave it for another day.
Have a great weekend, stay safe and stay healthy. 

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Wire Wrapped Earrings by William

William actually made quite a number of wire jewelry projects when i started to assemble all the pictures he has taken of his projects. Some are made as gifts, made for order as well as lucky draw items at school function.

Wire wrapped pearl earrings - simple but elegant
▲This pearl studs is based on many pieces I have made before. See here
There is a tutorial for this at my Etsy Shop as well - Click here

Must say this is one of my most popular tutorials. It is relatively easy to execute but the end result will always satisfy you or the new owners ❤️️

Wire wrapped earrings with moonstones, amethyst and rutilated stones
▲A bit of twist to the pearl stud above but still the same technique.

Wire wrapped earrings with ceramic beads

Wire wrapped earrings with coral beads

Wire wrapped earrings with paua beads
▲These 3 pairs of wire wrapped dangle earrings are quite straightforward to do. Just pick and choose your preferred stones and wrapped with simple wire wrapped loops. Lastly, hook them to the earring hooks. These are ready made earrings hooks, so it save you a bit of time.

I you prefer all handmade earring hooks, just google how to make your own ear wire and you'd see lots of tutorials for it. 

Wire wrapped earrings with Moonstones



Sunday, October 25, 2020