Featured Studio Piece 4-14-10

Today I would like to feature one of my more colorful and complicated wire pieces. It was inspired by the look and shape of peacock feathers. I used a light purple mothe rof pearls coin for the focal point or "eye" of this feather inspired necklace. I then surrounded it with brass beads, deep green freshwater pearls, and smokey quartz beads for a grounding neutral. The frame and wrapping wire is brass. The chain I used is a gold toned chain. This is a large necklace, a real statement piece, very bold and bright. $65

Featured Studio Piece 4-8-10

Today's featured studio piece is a new listing. I made these lovely dangly earrings just this past week and LOVE the sparkle they produce. They are quartz, amethyst and green cubic zirconia faceted briolettes wrapped in silver toned wire. I then suspended them from different lengths of siler toned chain and attached them to ear wires. Lovely shine and color... sure to please any ear! $25

New pieces!

I have completed a few new pieces! I just got them listed in my Artfire studio but thought I would share pictures of them here anyways.

The first one is a LONG silver toned chain that features handmade lampwork beads made by ME! I made these beads a few years ago but hadn't been able to find the rught jewelry project for them. Finally last night, I felt inspired by a trend. This chain is meant to be worn long and doubled up but it could possibly be tripled up. It's that long. I added some faceted czech glass beads in for color and balance.

The second piece I finished is actually a necklace and earring set that has a very vintage feel. I bought these gorgeous vintage rhinestone spacer beads in Santa Fe NM in November and have been just waiting to find the perfect use for them. I paired them with creme colored swarovski crystallized pearls and POOF! The perfect prom or bridal set for that vintage gal!

Some of my older pieces

I often concentrate so much on the new things I have in my studio and what I am working on next that I forget about all the things in my studio that have been around a while. When I started wire work, I originally started out stringing beads onto wire and making a sort of beaded chain. It was a good, simple way to get familiar with the wire tools and learn how wire sometimes can have a mind of its own. Today I would like to show you one of my oldest pieces. I made this adorable little necklace with simple czech glass beads and copper wire. It features lady bugs in a deep purple color and accented with some pink and teal beads. I have always wanted this necklace to go to a good home, maybe for a little girl to enjoy.