Saturday, August 30, 2008

Completed Today - Wire Wrapped Necklace and Pendant

Not very productive today as I was busy with other matters in the morning and only get started at about 2pm. These are two wire wrapped pieces completed. The wire wrapped bead is glass while I am not sure about the green stones...could be agate or aventurine. More like aventurine. They are quite large, about 1.5cm each and the end result is quite a heavy necklace. Wire wrapped green stone necklacewire wrapped glass pendant

Friday, August 29, 2008

Random Pictures Around the City

Just sharing some pictures taken around the city while at work, at lunch, on the way home, etc.
view of the Kuching Waterfront with shady trees and Sg. Sarawak (Sarawak River) from the Hilton one rainy dayThis is view of the Kuching Waterfront with shady trees and Sg. Sarawak (Sarawak River) from the Hilton one rainy day.
Kuching City is at the background from Menara PelitaThis was taken from the 19th floor of Menara Pelita. I have been there many many times but just didn't manage to take any photo till this time around. Kuching City is at the background. Notice how flat the land around the City is.
Another view of the city from the 19th Floor of Menara PelitaAnother view of the city from the 19th Floor of Menara Pelita. I will be there in an hour time for another meeting. Was there this morning.
Raindrops at Holiday Inn KuchingRaindrops at Holiday Inn Kuching.
View of the DUN (under construction - look for very sharp roof structure) and Riverbank Suite CondoView of the DUN (under construction - look for very sharp roof structure) and Riverbank Suite Condo (top left hand corner) from 3rd floor of Holiday Inn Kuching. The body of water is Sg. Sarawak (Sarawak River).
One the way home one rainy evening along Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho
One the way home one rainy evening along Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho.
sun setting at Hui Sing GardenAlmost home, sun setting at Hui Sing Garden.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Some Recent Purchase - Stones & Cabs

Hmmm...I have been spending on some cabs and stones recently. Here are pictures of them....aren't they yummy especially the rubies? The smaller rubies belong to my aunt-in law. She would like it to be wire wrap into bracelet and maybe a ring. This will be another challenge for me :) Love the moonstones as well. Look at the iridescent. Would be lovely for a ring.
RubiesRubies moonstone iridescentmoonstone iridescentMoonstones Teardrop Rutilated QuartzTeardrop Rutilated Quartz
Teardrop Black OnyxTeardrop Black Onyx Misc Stones including fluorite, jasper, tiger eyes, rutilated quartz and turquoiseMisc Stones including fluorite, jasper, tiger eyes, rutilated quartz and turquoise. Misc Stones including fluorite, jasper, tiger eyes, rutilated quartz and turquoise

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Few Items Completed Today

Sharing with you several pieces I managed to complete today - Woven Black Onyx Ring, Pearl Bracelet and Herringbone Weaved Bracelet and Earrings set. Woven Black Onyx Ring Wire Wrapped Pearl BraceletHerringbone Weave Bracelet and Earrings set

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Netted Bezels, Wire Wrap Bracelet, etc.

Finally I got to make a netted bezel cab based on Delia Stone's tutorial. I have tried it before but it was not very successful. No picture was taken for this failed project. This time around it worked. I use 27ga stainless steel wire for the net. This cab is part of a bracelet with Goldstones. See more pix below. wire wrapped bracelet with netted bezel cab (goldstone)wire wrapped bracelet with netted bezel cab (goldstone)wire wrapped bracelet with netted bezel cab (goldstone)wire wrapped bracelet with netted bezel cab (goldstone)Other wire wrapped components of the bracelet (top pix) and the finished bracelet (bottom pix) on William's wrist. finished bracelet on William's wrist

Friday, August 22, 2008

Random 6 Things

I've been tagged by Corra, and I supposed I'm gonna tell you 6 things about me. Here are the rules: 
  1. Link to the person who tagged you 
  2. Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading) 
  3. Write 6 random things about yourself (see below) 
  4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them 
  5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
  6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up. 
Here's the random 6 things about me: 
  1. I collect pens, expensive or cheap, branded or unbranded. 
  2. I keep very short hair to save time, contrary to what some people think – to save shampoo! Lol but that’s what I tell people. 
  3. I love carpentry work (woodwork). 
  4. I am a very patient person (extreme), that it can be annoying sometimes. 
  5. I prefer comfort to fashion but don’t mind if I can get both. 
  6. I love to laugh out loud. 
Now here's the list of unfortunate six. 
  1. Henry from Borneo Pitstop (Henry introduced me to the world of blogging) 
  2. Mei Mei from Story of My Life (William’s favorite Cece) 
  3. Bell from Forever Warm, Forever Autumn 
  4. Adam from Ah Ok-lah 
  5. Putty from Make Up and Beauty Tips 
  6. Szarka from AskSzarka