Here is my latest jewelry experiment and it is all one of my Bunco sister's fault. She just had to show me a book about button jewelry and all the things you can do with designer buttons. So, since Friday night...buttons have been on my mind!
I am a sewing and quilting enthusiast and have made several trips to the International Houston Quilt Festival....my point, I have lots of gorgeous Czech glass buttons.
Last night, I dug through my stash (which you can never have enough of by the way)!!! I found this gorgeous button that is coppery brown with gold detailing. Then I rummaged through my competing bead stash and found some dark rough garnet nugget beads.
Since the glass button has gold detailing, I decided to use 14k gold-filled wire (22 gauge half hard) to make links for my necklace/jewelry design experiment of the day. I also incorporated some textured 14k gold-filled circles and closed jump rings. I am debating to finish off with a handcrafted clasp or a lobster clasp; comments anyone????
Monday, April 23, 2007
Jewelry Experiment-Garnet & Czech Glass Button Necklace
Monday, April 2, 2007
April -Look out for Diamonds
Phew. Back from 2 jewelry markets that were back to back. Really enjoyed meeting customers and getting feedback.
I have to give a shout out to another indie handcrafted business: Soapsations. These ladies make the most incredible bath products-they smell great, many bars are hand painted and anything that gets my son to wash his hands NONSTOP is a winner in my book (he has the soap bar with a plastic frog which he is determined to get out! :) )Check them out. You will be so glad that you did! Great Mother's Day gifts too! :)
Designing-Diva Jewelry(DDJ) will be showcasing some new necklace designs with diamond beads for the women with a black belt in shopping by the end of the week! And for you those of you who have an April birthday-diamonds are your birthstone (hint! hint!).
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Treat yourself or give a loved one a luxurious gift of diamond beads!
