Friday, January 03, 2014

Wire Jewelry - Pearly Wire Woven Cuff

Hello January 2014!!!
Here is my first post of the year.
A pearly woven wire cuff.

Used lots and lots of 30 gauge wire.
Not easy to keep them align to the shank as sometimes I pulled too hard and other time not hard enough.
It's easier at the start but got difficult towards the center of the cuff where it's wider.
Look at the edges, they are not smooth.
But, there is beauty in imperfection :)

Woven Pearl Cuff/Bangle by WireBliss 2014

Woven Pearl Cuff/Bangle by WireBliss 2014

Woven Pearl Cuff/Bangle by WireBliss 2014

Woven Pearl Cuff/Bangle by WireBliss 2014

Woven Pearl Cuff/Bangle by WireBliss 2014

Woven Pearl Cuff/Bangle by WireBliss 2014

Have a productive January!

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Goodbye 2013, Welcome 2014

A brand new year is just 3 hours away.
Lets welcome it with our best smile.

Wishing you all, readers of this blog a very HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014.
May all your dreams and wishes come true and all resolutions fulfilled and accomplished.
Thank you for visiting over the years, and please continue to do so :).
Your support is very much appreciated.

I am looking forward to a smooth new year filled with more wire jewelry projects.

wire jewelry by wirebliss - happy new year 2014

Monday, December 23, 2013

Wire Jewelry - Freestyle Wire Wrapped Amethyst Pendant

Another asymmetrical wire wrapped pendant.
This was actually done right after the Agate Pendant earlier.
Yeah, I thought this one would be easier but I was wrong.
Similarly difficult and wasted more wires on this one.
Maybe I am not cut out for wire wrapping asymmetrical stones :( ???

Wire Wrap Amethyst Pendant Top View by WireBliss
Anyway, I hope you'd enjoy pictures of this wire wrapped pendant from different angles and can draw some inspirations from it.
Wire Wrap Amethyst Pendant Bail by WireBliss

Wire Wrap Amethyst Pendant Bottom View by WireBliss

Wire Wrap Amethyst Pendant Left View by WireBliss

Wire Wrap Amethyst Pendant Right side View by WireBliss

While at it, Christmas is just around the corner.
For very very very late and last minute DIY gifts for that particular someone, check out these two quick projects you can whipped up in minutes (within 30 minutes the most).

Wire Wrapped Stud Earrings
Wire wrapped studs tutorial by Wirebliss

Wire Wrapped Rose Ring and Earrings
Wire wrapped roses tutorials by Wirebliss
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Monday, December 16, 2013

Wire Jewelry - Asymmetrical Agate Pendant

This is one of the more difficult piece that I have ever wire wrapped although it looks simple enough.
Mainly because of the lack of symmetry of the Agate as well as the thickness of the stone.
I was thinking "this will be my last asymmetrical pendant (without hole) that I am going to wire wrap...arggghh. I am not taking order for this type of stone anymore!!!"
Yikes!

Wasted a fair bit of wire on this as I restarted at least 3 times at the viking knitting stage as well as the outer wire wrapping stage.

Wire Wrap (Viking Knit) Agate Pendant (orange in color) by WireBliss
What else can I do?
I just hope the new owner likes it as it is.
Wire Wrap (Viking Knit) Agate Pendant side view by WireBliss
See how thick the Agate is at the top end?
Just glad I got it done.
Wire Wrap (Viking Knit) Agate Pendant top view by WireBliss
Looks yummy though :)
Wire Wrap (viking knit) Agate Pendant bottom view by WireBliss

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Wire Craft - Sparkly Crsytal Bracelets

The sparkly season is back.
This time around, its the Wire Wrapped Swarovski Crystal Bracelet.
Although they were wire wrapped with the simple wire loops, it took me about 45 minutes to an hour to complete one bracelet.
Wire size - 26 gauge
Swarovski Crystal - 3mm bicone
Clasp - Lobster clasp
Wire wrapped Swarovski Crystal Bracelets by WireBliss
If you would like to try DIY this sparkly crystal bracelet, there are lots of free online tutorials that teach you how to wire wrap this simple/basic loop.
The most basic tools required - round nose pliers, wire, clasp and a big dose of healthy crafty juice :)
I checked out Pinterest and here are all the available tutorials that you can check out.
Click on the link below and you are on the way to create this sparkly bracelets, just in time for Christmas.
How to Wire Wrap Loops

Close up of Wire wrapped Swarovski Crystal Bracelets by WireBliss

Wire wrapped Swarovski Crystal Bracelets on Wrist by WireBliss
Looks way way nicer if you wear a bunch of them on your wrist.

Wire wrapped Swarovski Crystal Bracelets by WireBliss

Monday, December 09, 2013

Thank You

The year end sale just ended.
However, the 25% Off ("Thank You" Coupon) is still on forever.
This "Thank You" coupon is meant for encouraging repeat business.

This is How it Works
A coupon code will be emailed by Etsy to you (buyers) as a Thank You after a purchase to encourage you to come back in the future.
Yeah! I really love you to come back :)
For future purchase, just enter the coupon code you received in the email at Checkout and the 25% Off will be applied to the purchase.
There you go, easy peasy.

Direct Download at my Etsy Shop
Here is the link to my Etsy Shop - WireBliss at Etsy
All tutorials (except for some tutorials packages which still requires me to email them manually) are directly downloadable upon purchase and successful payment.

Direct Download at my Craftsy Shop
If you prefer Crafty, you can visit my shop at Craftsy as well.
Here is the link to my Craftsy Shop - WireBliss at Craftsy.
All 19 tutorials are listed here and downloadable directly upon purchase.
Tutorial packages offer is not listed here though.
They are only available at my Etsy Shop.

Visit Wirebliss's Craftsy Pattern Store »

Thursday, December 05, 2013

Year End Sale is Back

How time flies.
We are at the end of the year again.
For some, it is a season of giving and celebration.
If you are planning for DIY jewelry as gift this season, check out my jewelry tutorials here.

I am having a SALE time again.
20% OFF all my wire jewelry tutorials!
Sale ends 8 December 2013.

Visit my Etsy Shop now.

The coupon code is TUT20.
At checkout, click Apply shop coupon code above "Item total" to enter the coupon code for your order.

Wire jewelry tutorial sales



Click this link to visit my Etsy Shop - WireBliss at Etsy

After your first purchase, you'd be qualified for 25% OFF your second purchase.
An email with the coupon code will be emailed to you after the first purchase.
So, don't hesitate too long,
Wire jewelry tutorial sales
Now only USD56.00 - for 18 tutorials.
Visit my Etsy Shop now.
Have a great week.