New Earrings-Special

New Earrings

Special

 

I taught a chain maille class on Friday. The new design was from Scott David Plumlee. He calls it "Side Knot Byzantine".

 

 

 

 

 

Because my students are proficient in Byzantine, the class focused on the Side Knot. As we were making the pretty knots, I realized that just a knot would make nice earrings and thus -  the latest earring pattern:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may have noticed that the title mentioned "Special". Since I have not been offering Friday specials lately, I thought it might be appropriate to offer "Introductory specials". My website cart does not allow me to offer discounts so as a "work around" I have made a new page on the site that is not easily found without the specific link. (I'm about to give that to you) That way you will be able to take advantage of these specials.

 

 

 

For specials this week, I've added the matching bracelet and another new earring design. Hope you will like them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Side Knot Byzantine Bracelet and earrings shown together:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here is the other new earring design:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, now, for the important link for special pricing. I'm going to type the link so you can copy and keep it somewhere (or book  mark the page) for the future. You will notice that the specials will change, however.

 

 

http://www.ringbyringdesigns.com/special-pricing.html

 

 

 

 

Let me know what you think about the Introductory Specials.

 

Japanese Bulls-Eye Earrings

I often surf the internet just looking for new ideas. The other day I ended up on the Blue Buddah Boutique website. (That is the one that I used for the Jacob's DNA Ladder necklace I made recently).

I saw a pattern for Japanese Bulls-Eye earrings that caught my eye. So I purchased the pdf file of instructions. (I admit, I tried to do it myself from the picture first - but gave up)

The instructions were good and except for the fact that I did not have the exact sizes of rings on hand, they went together fairly easily. I did not make them as long as the instructions suggested. I really don't like long earrings. So these are only two segments long and not three.

I can see that using the size rings recommended would have resulted in a better fitting pattern. This pattern is a bit more forgiving that some patterns are for that, however.

I was very pleased with the results. Tomorrow, I'll share the next step I took after learning the Japanese Bulls-Eye pattern. Stay tuned.

B

www.bevsjewelry.com and www.bevsjewelry.1000markets.com

Chain Maille Earrings

When I teach Chain Maille classes, I always show my students how to make that particular pattern into earrings. Not only is it nice to have a matching set (earrings and bracelet) but it reinforces how to start the weave. Often starting a weave is the hardest part. When you make a bracelet and a pair of earrings, you have to start three times.

Plus you can always make a pair for a good friend who has admired your handiwork.

The first pair of earrings is Byzantine, the second, Flower or Mobius and the third, Parallel or Helm. (One thing with Chain Maille weaves, they all have at least one more different name)

Earrings make nice graduation, teacher or wedding gifts.

B

www.bevsjewelry.com and www.bevsjewelry.1000markets.com