Showing posts with label Wire Weaving | Knotting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wire Weaving | Knotting. Show all posts

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Ongoing project

Lots of Wire Wrapped Beads

Been working on this for few weeks now
Wire wrapping lots of 6 mm gemstone beads for a new project - blood stones, agate, amazon, morganite, cat eyes, black lava stones and rose quartz
Another few weeks to complete them
Mean while, have great Sunday everyone.
Collection of wire wrapped gemstones beads in various colors

Collection of wire wrapped gemstones beads in various colors

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Wire Wrapped Coin and Baroque Earrings

Iridescent Baroque and Coin Pearl Earrings

These pairs of dangle pearl earrings are just so pretty.
Even prettier with the iridescent.
The pearl measures more than 1 cm each.

This is my first time using vacuum plated stainless steel wire hooks and ball head pins - in gold tone.
Unlike traditional plating, vacuum plated last longer and more durable - i.e. the gold tone will not tarnish or wear off that easily for few years. 
Cleaning them is easy - just use water with household soap or detergent.
Avoid cleaning with products containing caustic agents or chemical to remove tarnish or rust.

Wire wrapped coin and baroque pearl dangle earrings with vacuum plated stainless steel wire
Iridescent baroque - even prettier under the morning sunlight

Closeup of the wire wrapped coin and baroque pearl dangle earrings with vacuum plated stainless steel wire
Close up of the iridescent pearls

Wire wrapped coin and baroque pearl dangle earrings with vacuum plated stainless steel wire - under the morning sunlight
Simply irresistible iridescent baroque pearls

Wire wrapped coin and baroque pearl dangle earrings with vacuum plated stainless steel wire
Both pearls has the iridescent but the dark one is clearer

Wire wrapped coin and baroque pearl dangle earrings with vacuum plated stainless steel wire - in my palm
Holding them in my palm so you can gauge the size of the pearls

Have a great Sunday, stay safe everyone.

Monday, July 12, 2021

Wire Wrapped Rice Pearl Face Mask Chain / Strap

Wire Wrapped Rice Pearl Face Mask Chain cum Necklace

This is a very dainty piece, wire wrapped with 3 - 5 mm rice pearl.
At 80 cm, its the longest piece I have made.

Wire wrapped rice pearl face mask chain

Wire wrapped rice pearl face mask chain as layered bracelet
Wear it as a layered bracelet

Wire wrapped rice pearl face mask chain as layered necklace
Wear it as a layered necklace

Wire wrapped rice pearl face mask chain on a white dish

Wire wrapped rice pearl face mask chain on a white dish

Wire wrapped rice pearl face mask chain
The tiniest wire wrapped loops, but its addicting 

Saturday, June 05, 2021

Wire Wrapped Rosary with Mixed Gemstones

Mixed Gemstones Wire Wrapped Rosary

Completed this wire wrapped cross and rosary recently.
Customer requested for mixed gemstones i.e., healing gemstones for this rosary so here goes.
I mixed the following gemstones that made up this rosary:
  • Citrine - stone of joy, enthusiasm, optimism, warmth, motivation, and clarity
  • Amethyst - purifying and protective
  • Rose Quartz - love stone, comforting and calming
  • Moonstone - soothing, inner growth, positive thinking
  • Jasper - courage, empowering, confidence, quick thinking 
  • Agate - soothes and calms
  • Malachite - protection 
  • Turquoise - heal the mind, body and soul
  • Smoky Quartz - aid concentration and memory
  • Tiger's Eye - motivate
Wire Wrapped Cross with Amethyst Close Up

Wire Wrapped Rosary with Mixed Gemstones

Wire Wrapped Rosary with Mixed Gemstones - whole

Wire Wrapped Rosary with Mixed Gemstones


Tuesday, June 01, 2021

Face Mask Chain with Bloodstone and Ichthus

Face Mask Chain - Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus

Another face mask chain with Bloodstone and Ichthus / wire fish, similar to this one.
It is on its way to its new owner.
I hope it arrives safely.

Face mask chain with Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus on mask
Wear it as face mask chain

Face mask chain with Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus on mask
Wear it as necklace

Face mask chain with Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus on mask
Alternative way to hook the wire fish / Ichthus

Face mask chain with Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus on mask
It is long enough for layered bracelet

Face mask chain with Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus as Layered Bracelet
Wear it as layered bracelet

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Beaded Face Mask Chains/ Straps

Wire Wrapped Face Mask Chains / Straps with Stainless Steel Chain

At last, this collection use stainless steel chains and wire wrapped beads, oh not forgetting the stainless steel lobster clasps.
Among all the face masks chains / straps I made, I prefer this as it is more durable and for sure last longer. 
Another plus, stainless steel does not tarnish or change color and very easy to clean. 
All you need to do is clean it with dishwashing detergent or tooth paste, or shampoo, or shower cream, or baking soda, etc. etc. with a small brush e.g. toothbrush. 
Easy peasy!

Wire Wrapped beaded face mask chains/ straps with stainless steel chain

Wire Wrapped beaded face mask chains/ straps with stainless steel chain

Wire Wrapped beaded face mask chains/ straps with stainless steel chain

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

Knotting for Every Occassion

I think wire twisting, wire bending, wire sculpturing is somehow related to knotting or tying knots.
I experimented and created wire jewelry based on Chinese Knot here, here, here and here.

Don of Kingfisher Design likes to tie little bows with wire in his designs.

If you love knots, here is a Guide to Tying Knots for every occasion by FIX. (Dunno how to adjust the width of the pix...erm) - click on the pic and it brings you to the post.
Happy Knotting :)

Guide to Tying Knots
Source: Fix.com

Monday, May 23, 2011

The Two Wire Wrapped Donut Pendants

These two donut pendants are for man.
For all that I remember, I have not done a lot of men jewelry and I hope this two are masculine enough that the owner is comfortable wearing them.
Both donuts are really huge. My first time working with such huge donuts..LOL..
The jade measures about 5cm+ while the rutilated one just slightly smaller.

two wire wrapped donut pendant for man - rutilated gem and jade
On my palm and you can see how huge they are.
Maybe I have short fingers :)!
two large wire wrapped donut pendants for man - rutilated gem and jade on my hand
Close up of the weaving and "black needles" within the stone.
Close up of the weaving and "black needles" within the stone
......and the other one.
Close up of the weaving for the jade dunot pendant
Enjoy your remaining weekend......

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Wire Woven Turquoise Cab

This one was very tough on my fingers. Yikes! The most difficult part was shaping the weaved wires to follow the shape of the cab and holding the shape together while making the bail. Imagine having to handle 14 wires on top there. I am reminding myself to use finer wires in my next project. For this one, I used 22ga and 26ga for weaving. Wire Woven Turquoise CabInspiration: Lisa Barth 

Friday, February 27, 2009

Can you Spot the Difference?

Can you spot the difference? Still experimenting with Chinese Knot like last night.
experimenting with Chinese KnotClose up of the two different knots. Which one do you like better? I like both of them! :)
experimenting with Chinese Knot WireBlissMei

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Experimenting with Chinese Knots

Experimented with two Chinese Knot tonight. Been a bit slow with my wires lately so this is a nice break. This first one is from Corra's tutorial for Zhu Earrings. Instead of 28ga, I tried it out with 26ga wire and of course its a bit tough because with this knotting, the wire is treated like a thread...Not very happy with the outcome but ok for a first try :) This is not a ring or earring. Just an experimental piece. experimenting with Chinese KnotThis is the snowflakes knot. This time around I use 25ga and needless to say, it is tougher but manageable. I think thicker wire like 23ga would look better. snowflakes knotWireBlissMei

Saturday, January 03, 2009

A Ring and a Pair of Earring

seahorse tail earrings
I completed three projects today. One was posted earlier and here's the other two - seahorse tail earrings and a simple pearl nest ring. This time around, I employ Soumak Weave for the seahorse tail earrings compared to the previous one where I used the figure "8" weave. simple pearl nest ring

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Samsara Mandala - A nod to Erin

Samsara Mandala with multi color crystals - A nod to ErinThere are many wire jewelry artists that I admire and one of them is Erin of EarringsbyErin. Erin create beautiful wire wrap jewelry based on New Zealand Maori art and carvings as well as its flora and fauna. I love her clean and symmetrical creations. Thank God she now shares her wire wrapping skill/technique by publishing tutorials as well. I recently purchased her Moana Hoop Earring Tutorial but yet to try it out. Sooooon...... New Year "to do list" :) A customer of mine is attracted to her Samsara Mandala pendant when I showed her Erin's creations. She requested that I create something similar. I didn't promise her but said will try as I have yet to try out her tutorial. This pendant looks simple but took the longest time for me - almost two days. The longest time was spent for measuring all the separate pieces that formed the pendant. Then the wire wrapping which need to be done carefully so that all the separate pieces are spaced out evenly and the shape stays. At closeup, the pendant looks like a starfish. This pendant measures 5.5cm in diameter and created with 20ga and 28ga wires. Samsara Mandala with multi color crystals - A nod to Erin close up of the Samsara Mandala with multi color crystals - A nod to ErinThank you Erin for the inspirations.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Wire Wrapped Seahorse's Tails - Earrings

This wire wrapped and weaved pair of earrings are to be paired with the seahorse pendant completed and posted yesterday. They don't look like seahorse but resemble the the seahorse tail :D - simple enough as requested. Wire Wrapped Seahorse's Tails - Earrings

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Facing the Cobra II - Braided Cuff

This time around I made sure I snap lots of photos of this 2nd Braided Cuff (Facing the Cobra II). Reason being I forgot how I wire wrapped and weaved the first Facing the Cobra Cuff. Yeah! It happens all the time...:). Anyway, this 2nd cuff turned out better than the first one. Took me longer this time around because while wrapping it, I don't know how it should finish. It took shape as I work along. Braided Cuff (Facing the Cobra II) with Rose Quartz focal and Swarovski crystalsBraided Cuff (Facing the Cobra II) with Rose Quartz focal and Swarovski crystalsSide view of the Braided Cuff (Facing the Cobra II) with Rose Quartz focal and Swarovski crystalsBraided Cuff (Facing the Cobra II) with Rose Quartz focal and Swarovski crystals

Monday, December 15, 2008

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Back to Wire Weaving and Adjustable Ring

This is sort of like a challenge for me. A customer requested for a cab wrap ala Eni's Square Cab Ring but it has to be adjustable ala Louise's woven wave bypass ring. Was not sure whether I can do it or not but I gave it a try last night and Yippi! its possible. As can be seen here, the square bead is wrapped according to Eni's Square Cab Ring method while the shank is according to Louise's adjustable woven ring method. It was not easy but it is possible. Planning to make another one again. Adjustable wire woven ringAdjustable wire woven ring around my finger Adjustable wire woven ring