Chrysanthemum pendant for my mum

I made this flower pendant for my mum's birthday.  It was my attempt to go bigger and bolder, so I made it with thicker gauge wire.

BEE'S CHRYSANTHEMUM

Natural AquamarineSterling Silver Hammered Flower Pendant

This pendant is a variation of my Jewelled Flowers tutorial with double petals.  I shaped the petals around my round nose pliers and coiled very pale blue/green aquamarine beads around the centre. The pendant measures approximately 6cm in diameter.

Heather's jewellery

This post isn't about me.  It's about Heather, a lovely customer of my jewellery tutorials.  She recently sent me these photos of some of the jewellery she created following a few of my tutorials and I wanted to share them with you.  I get such a kick out of seeing what others create from my instructions and Heather's work is so beautiful and perfect.

 Thank you Heather for letting me share your work.

New Tutorial - Spiral Bells

I have been stuck at home for nearly a week as I tore a muscle in my calf when playing tennis last week.  So I made the most of not being able to move around much and got on and wrote a new tutorial based on my latest design. 

It is called 'Spiral Bells' and is now available for purchase in my Etsy and Folksy shops.

Also for sale are these Spiral Bells earrings that I made during the tutorial:

SKY SPIRAL BELLS

Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Earrings

And so is this Spiral Bells pendant which is a variation of the design (also explained in the tutorial).

 CRYSTAL SPIRAL BELL

Crystal Quartz Sterling Silver Pendant

Amethyst Spiral Bells

SPIRAL BELLS

Amethyst Sterling Silver Earrings

Although these earrings looked a simple design when I drew them in my sketchbook, they were actually quite tricky to create, especially making them symmetrical and an identical pair. I had several failed attempts (fortunately with silver plated wire!) where I tried to work out where to start, how much wire to spiral and where to bend.  These earrings have been made from sterling silver wire (shaped, hammered and polished to a high shine).

Despite the frustrations, it felt good to be creative again after a long summer's break and I'm pleased to announce that these earrings are now available for purchase in my Etsy and Folksy on-line shops.

Tassel Drop earrings - another version

Here is another version of tassel drop earrings.  This time the tassels are made from hammered wire.

Lemon Quartz Sterling Silver Wire Tassel Drop Earrings

I have had some time off from jewellery making this summer, however the kids went back to school today (boo hoo!) so I am looking forward to exploring the idea of tassels further. 

Please note: Neither of my tassel drop earrings shown on this blog are for sale yet as I am developing my designs with the aim of writing a new tutorial.  I hope to include some new jewellery creations in my online shops very soon.

Indian Summer - Tassel Drop Earrings

These earrings were inspired by a range of different earrings I saw worn by ladies attending an Indian wedding on TV recently. As I watched, I thought "Ooo... tassels! I've never made anything with tassels before".  My version of 'Indian earrings' are made with amethyst and rhodolite garnet and the tassels are left over pieces of chain from various necklace projects.

INDIAN SUMMER

Amethsyt & Rhodolite Garnet Sterling Silver Tassel Drop Earrings

Guess what? Yes, more flowers!

I know it's been absolutely ages since I blogged.  This time of year is always a busy time for me with lots going on at work, a number of family birthdays, the odd holiday and weekend away.... I could go on, but I won't.  I'm sure you get the idea. 

Anyway, I thought it was about time I shared some of my most recent flowers based on my Jewelled Flowers and Wire Flowers designs:

GENTLE DAISY

Prehnite, Fine Silver & Sterling Silver Hammered Flower Pendant

SOFT DAISY

Scapolite Sterling Silver Hammered Flower Pendant

PURPLE DAISY CHAIN

Amethyst Quartz Sterling Silver Wire Flower Necklace

PRETTY DAISY

Pink Amethyst, Fine Silver & Sterling Silver Hammered Flower Pendant

I don't make rings but I know a lady who can!

Ros of Jumping Junipers has just made me this amazing set of stacking rings. 

I met Ros through Jewelry Lessons and fell in love with her bright silver jewellery in her Etsy store.  I don't make rings so I can still treat myself to jewellery now and again without feeling too guilty!

I really recommend you take a look at her shop or follow her on Facebook.  Thank you Ros, I am wearing my rings with pride.