Another 2018 project.
A wire wrapped butterfly for the little boy.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Wire Wrapped Pearl Studs and Tutorial
One of my popular designs - simple yet elegant studs.
Pearl wrapped with 20g wire.
The wraps give them the herringbone weave look.
If you are interested, check out the tutorial here:
Etsy Shop
It is for beginners to intermediate level.
Relatively easy and quick.
Pearl wrapped with 20g wire.
The wraps give them the herringbone weave look.
If you are interested, check out the tutorial here:
Etsy Shop
It is for beginners to intermediate level.
Relatively easy and quick.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
BIB Conference 2017 is Back in Kuching
The Borneo International Beads Conference 2017 is back.
It is currently held at Plaza Merdeka - a Shopping Mall + Hotel venue, right next to the previous venue - the Old Court House.
Actually went there yesterday after lunch but left without setting foot at the mall. The area was jam packed and we couldn't find any parking space. Disappointed!
So, this morning, we made it a point to leave an hour earlier, around 9 am. Just so that we can find parking space. Hais! Guess what?....We were not allowed to enter the Mall/hotel basement parking area before 10 am. Got such thing onekah???
Lucky us, we found a spot along the Main Bazaar. Phew!!
Off we went for a short sightseeing of the old bazaar area. This is the section of the city where we drive pass quite frequently but rarely stop to visit or shop.
If we do, only to a particular shop but not the whole stretch of the shops along this street.
This morning, we managed to take a peek at most shops - at least those that were already opened at 9++am.
Back to BIB, stalls were set up within the mall itself, therefore, it's way more comfortable with air-conditioning.
This year, however, I did not see any stall displaying beads from other countries. Most are locals. Not sure if it was because we were too early.
Here, let the pictures dothe talking.
It is currently held at Plaza Merdeka - a Shopping Mall + Hotel venue, right next to the previous venue - the Old Court House.
Actually went there yesterday after lunch but left without setting foot at the mall. The area was jam packed and we couldn't find any parking space. Disappointed!
So, this morning, we made it a point to leave an hour earlier, around 9 am. Just so that we can find parking space. Hais! Guess what?....We were not allowed to enter the Mall/hotel basement parking area before 10 am. Got such thing onekah???
Lucky us, we found a spot along the Main Bazaar. Phew!!
Off we went for a short sightseeing of the old bazaar area. This is the section of the city where we drive pass quite frequently but rarely stop to visit or shop.
If we do, only to a particular shop but not the whole stretch of the shops along this street.
This morning, we managed to take a peek at most shops - at least those that were already opened at 9++am.
Back to BIB, stalls were set up within the mall itself, therefore, it's way more comfortable with air-conditioning.
This year, however, I did not see any stall displaying beads from other countries. Most are locals. Not sure if it was because we were too early.
Here, let the pictures dothe talking.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Wire Jewelry - Older Pieces from Simple Yet Elegant Collection
I was "spring cleaning" sort of all my files and bookmarks today and came across some older pictures of some earrings that I have not posted here or anywhere else.
Simple Yet Elegant Tutorial at Etsy
The digital file is immediately available for download after purchase.
Fast and easy.
They are from the "Simple Yet Elegant" version.
▼Cherry Quartz - love the color.
The tutorial for this is available at my etsy and craftsy shops.Simple Yet Elegant Tutorial at Etsy
The digital file is immediately available for download after purchase.
Fast and easy.
Instant download is also available at Craftsy, similar with Etsy.
▼Cherry quartz, tiger eyes and turquoise
Saturday, September 09, 2017
Wire Jewelry - Several Pairs Dangle Earrings
These are quick projects last month.
Made for SIL and Rachel when they were visiting.
They travel the world.
Made for SIL and Rachel when they were visiting.
They travel the world.
Monday, August 21, 2017
Rainbows
Isn't this beautiful?
Happy Monday.
Happy Monday.
生まれて初めて虹の端っこを見た。 pic.twitter.com/OeAZymPbwO— ut* (@utstar_) August 17, 2017
This one appeared after rain in our area last Saturday.
This view greeted us on our way out for dinner later the same day.
Sunday, June 04, 2017
Wire Jewelry - Wire Wrapped Rose Studs
This pair of rose earrings was made a while back.
Pictures were kept to collect dust...haha!
The pair is however with its new owner now.
Wire wrapped with 20 gauge stainless steel wire, this is not a difficult project and does not involve lots of tools.
All you need is wire, wire cutter, something round to act as mandrel (e.g. marker pen), and file for filling the stud's end.
I have a tutorial for similar earrings here - click on the links:
Etsy - Rose Earrings Tutorial
Pictures were kept to collect dust...haha!
The pair is however with its new owner now.
Wire wrapped with 20 gauge stainless steel wire, this is not a difficult project and does not involve lots of tools.
All you need is wire, wire cutter, something round to act as mandrel (e.g. marker pen), and file for filling the stud's end.
I have a tutorial for similar earrings here - click on the links:
Etsy - Rose Earrings Tutorial
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Offwire - Potato Roses
Today's post is about food.
Ya, I rarely post about food.
This one here is from my Pinterest collection - Potato Roses at Pinterest
However, I must post this because it is one of the easiest to prepare and the boys love them.
So, here is my potato roses.
There are many recipes available online if you google for it.This one here is from my Pinterest collection - Potato Roses at Pinterest
This one here was back in December last year.
They love having them with creamed corn.
If potato roses isn't your thing, you can always check out my other roses' related thingy - wire jewelry tutorials:
Have a Rosy Sunday.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Wire Jewelry - Tree of Life Pendant
I said I will post more often.
But, my more often is not that often.
Another long overdue post here.
This Tree of Life Pendant (TOL) and bracelet is for our dearest primary school English teacher - Mona San Louis.
We have not seen her for like more than 30 years!
But she looks great and beautiful as ever.
I didn't attend the reunion but just managed to get this TOL pendant and bracelet on time, to attend on my behalf.
I don't remember ever making a TOL pendant before, so this is a first.
I used peridot, garnet and tourmaline.
This should keep you busy browsing thru them.
Happy weekend.
But, my more often is not that often.
Another long overdue post here.
This Tree of Life Pendant (TOL) and bracelet is for our dearest primary school English teacher - Mona San Louis.
We have not seen her for like more than 30 years!
But she looks great and beautiful as ever.
I didn't attend the reunion but just managed to get this TOL pendant and bracelet on time, to attend on my behalf.
I don't remember ever making a TOL pendant before, so this is a first.
I used peridot, garnet and tourmaline.
Minlet with peridot to accompany the TOL pendant.
There are many tutorials (fee and paid) to make similar Tree of Life pendant online. Check them out here - https://goo.gl/DkqzlRThis should keep you busy browsing thru them.
Happy weekend.
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