Here’s another one:
Bobbin Beads
There was a tutorial posted on Lampwork Etc on making beads using sewing machine bobbins. I really liked the idea so I thought I’d try it myself. Here’s my first necklace which is similar to the ones that Mary Noelker makes. Mary sells her bobbin bead necklaces here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/marynoelker.
A Couple Of Bracelets
Here’s two bracelets I quickly put together. I need some for the fall craft shows and I figure I’ll get the easy ones done first.
They are both out of copper wire and findings. I wish I could take better pictures….
Asian Necklace
This was my first attempt at making a pendant out of copper tubing. I used the wrong size tubing. This one is too thick so I couldn’t get the tabs push over all the way. I used one of the glass domes from the magnets I just made.
Purple Beads
I’m now working on bead sets for bracelets. This is a purple one. I used some silver glass in some of the beads which I’m surprised that I actually like them. Normally I don’t get any good colors out of silver glass. Now I just have to come up with some ideas for bracelet designs.
Washi Paper Magnets
More things to sell at the fall craft shows. These are really easy to make, though it takes me longer because I make such a mess when I have to use glue. I also had issues with the magnets. They are so strong that if I put them too close together, they would stick together. I can’t just lay them out on the table so I found these steel plates that worked out great.
Push Pins
Still making push pins, though I’ve taken a break on them for a while. Hope this will be enough to sell for right now.
Also been working on stringer practice. Thought it was time I stepped it up a bit. Here’s a few practice beads.
I know a lot of them look dotty but there are two in there that have lines. It’s hard making lines with hair thin pieces of glass. Some people can do it like they are drawing. I have a long way to go.
Melissa Manley Class
I took Melissa’s Porthole Charm class on Saturday. It was really fun. I’ll be making more in the future. Here’s my finished necklace:
It’s mostly copper and I used washi paper for the pictures in the charms. It didn’t work out that well. I need to seal the paper before putting the other side on. Lesson learned. I used some of my own glass beads and some I bought eons ago. The metal knots are coils of wire that are interlocked together. They are called Danish knots.
Back To Making Push Pins
I’m glad the push pins are selling well, though I am getting tired of making them. I still have to make some to sell at the fall craft shows so I’m trying to get enough done now. Here’s some that I made this weekend.
A couple new designs are the grapes and the hibiscus flowers. I guess I’m going to have to break down and make more turtles. People seem to like turtles, I just don’t like making them.
Mewkittie Creations 