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Here you can find exclusive content like insight into my design process, things I'm currently working on and the occasional giveaway! I'll also show you things I've made for my family, friends and for myself.
Part 4 of the Metallics Collection. I've used Ametrine (Amethyst and Citrine) and metallised acrylic beads in this set. Both are faceted so they catch the light and sparkle beautifully in the sunlight. The acrylic beads are great because they have the look of metal, without being heavy. I've been looking to use the Ametrine for a while as it's one of my favourite semi-precious stones. I alternated the beads, graduating in size on the necklace, to give it a fan effect. I tried adding the Ametrine to the earrings, but it made them look unnecessarily clunky and I wanted to keep them light.
Part 3 of the Metallics Collection. I found these beautiful aluminium beads from one of my suppliers, and I thought they would go with some aluminium wire I've had lying around. So I wrapped it around one of the beads to make a ring and the Aluminium Set was born. I tried also making bead cages for the necklace and earrings, however it didn't look right, so I left them as they are.
More photos on Etsy.
The necklace is various sized aluminium beads (13mm/16mm/20mm) threaded onto black leather cord and a silver plated toggle clasp. It's 50cm/19.7" long.
The earrings are 23mm in length with the bead caps. You can choose which earring style you would prefer. If you have an allergy to nickel or are not sure, I recommend choosing the Nickel Free option.
Finally, the ring will be custom made, so please include your ring size when you order. (U.K. or U.S. sizings are fine)
The Second set in the Metallics Collection. I
love wire coiling, but this is only my second or third time using it in
one of my pieces. I got the design from my favourite jewellery making
magazine (Make Jewellery), however I tweaked it a bit more to my liking.
I got the inspiration from the magnesium coils we used to burn in
school chemistry lessons, where we would often add dyes to make it burn
pretty colours. Also from sparklers at Halloween - remember trying to
write your name in the air as fast as you could.
More photos on Etsy.
The set is just
the necklace and the earrings, but together they make real statement.
I've used "Vivid Green" and "Dark Purple" in the set pictured, but you
can choose which two colours of copper wire you would like.
Colours available...
The
necklace is multiple enamel coated copper wire coils (try saying that
three times fast!) and faceted glass beads, which catch the light
beautifully. They hang from a silver plated cable chain with a silver
plated toggle clasp. It measures about 64cm/25.2in, but I can adjust it
if you would like it longer or shorter - just let me know.
The earrings are wire coils spiralled around a silver wire coil, with another faceted glass bead at the bottom. Please let me know whether you would prefer...
Low Nickel Earwires Nickel Free Earwires OR Clip-on
If you are unsure whether you have a nickel allergy, I recommend choosing the Nickel Free, just to be on the safe side.
This is the first set in my new collection - The Metallics Collection. As
Lithium is one of the lightest metals I didn't want to make this set
heavy, so I used seed beads and small glass beads in some of my
favourite beadwork patterns to make this stunning set. I use a random
selection of delica seed beads, so every set will vary in appearance
slightly. The glass beads used are half silver half AB, so they reflect
many different colours in the light.
More photos on Etsy.
The choker features a
gunmetal glass dagger focal hanging from loops on a right-angle weave
"chain". Although the choker will be made to measure, I will add a
small extender chain for comfort.
The earrings are 26mm in
diameter, and as usual you may choose which earring style you would
prefer. If you have an allergy to nickel or you're not sure, I
recommend choosing the Nickel Free Earwires.
The bracelet will
also be made to measure. Please include your wrist size in centimeters
when you order and allow 2cm for the clasp.
The ring is made with
elastic so it stretches slightly, please still include your ring size
when ordering (U.K. or U.S. sizings are fine)
