Something Different

Something Different

 

(A New Leather Bracelet)

 

 

When I went to a recent Bead Show, my intent was to find the leather and findings for the Regaliz style bracelet I wanted to give to my grandson for his Bar Mitzvah. Of course, that was not all I found.

 

 

 

 

 

Clever Treasures is a favorite vendor of mine for all things leather and new designs using leather. Naturally, Deb had the leather I was looking for plus other interesting finds. She was wearing an interesting bracelet and I purchased the necessary materials to make one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bracelet has a magnetic clasp and is easy to put on and to take off. Well, easy to take off once you understand how it works. You have to put your finger nail in the right spot and twist. I purchased the clasp at another favorite souce of all good things, pflora beads in Canton, MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was an interesting scene when I got it on and couldn't get it off. My husband couldn't get it either. I knew one way to do it but that way took two hands. Not possible with the bracelet on one arm. With two hands, he could do it for me, of course.

 

 

 

 

At that point I didn't know about the finger nail technique. So after we got it off, I played with the clasp for awhile until I discovered the finger nail method. Oh, yes, the little thingy that looks like you should push it, is not the solution. Needless to say, it is a very good strong magnetic clasp that you don't have to worry about coming off in the refrigerator. But that is another story. (I'll tell you if you ask)

 

 

 

What do you think of this new bracelet? Would you like to have one or give as a gift in the upcoming gifting season? Let me know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I made two Regaliz style bracelets. So, I also, have another Regaliz style bracelet for sale if anyone is interested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until  next week,

 

Bev

Christmas Earrings

Christmas Earrings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few weeks ago I introduced mentioned that I needed to get started on making jewelry for the coming Holidays. I will be having a table at a craft fair to benefit the Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Advanced Care System) on Saturday, November 10,  10 AM - 4 PM, in West Roxbury, MA. (Save the date if you are in MA) That is not that far away, either.

 

 

 

 

Here is the first piece I've been working on, Christmas earrings. A really cute "tree" made with Swarovski Margarita beads. (Now, doesn't that sound good?) The spacers are Silver Plated Pewter beaded Heishi beads and topped with a Swarovski Sunflower bicone.

 

 

 

 

 

They are really cute and fun to wear for the holiday season.

 

I have added these to my website and they are ready for purchase. For more information, pictures and to order click here or on the picture.

 

 

Until next week,

 

 

Bev

Something for me

Something for me

 

 

 

 

When I make new jewelry pieces, I am either learning a new technique or almost always thinking of selling the piece. This time the set (necklace, bracelet and earrings) are made for me. It sometimes surprises me how that difference influences how I make the piece. It usually effects the cost of what I choose to put into a piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, don't misunderstand, I always use the best material. Argentium Sterling Silver rings for my Chain Maille, Swarovski crystals and the best brand of seed beads (when I use them).

It may be that I don't choose anything different at all when I'm making a piece for me. However, I do notice, I don't even look at the price of the materials when it is for me. Strange?

 

 

I showed you the necklace above last week and how it evolved. This week I made a matching bracelet and earrings.

 

 

  You can't see it in the picture but the color of the right earring is a bit different than the left. I noticed when I took the picture. No two of the beads are exactly alike on this string of beads but there is definitely more "green" in the right one. I think I'm going to make another pair with better matches. I guess it was not bright enough when I chose the beads for the earrings.

 

 

 

 

Here is the matching bracelet. I was quite lucky that the segments of Chain Maille and bead sections came out to my size bracelet. No fiddling to get the right length. Unusual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know I shouldn't worry about cost as much as I do. David Weiman, a noted "Psychologist/Consultant for Business Owners and Senior Executives" who has an extensive background in jewelry selling, always states that the price you charge for jewelry should never be determined by the cost of materials. If the jewelry piece "speaks" to a potential buyer, the price of the piece doesn't matter. Interesting.

 

I am pleased with the results of this set.  Oh, you could twist my arm to sell you these pieces if you would like.   ;-)

 

Until  next week,

 

Bev