This is a gorgeous bracelet that was made by Jackie, one of my students at the studio! Take a look! I love the color she had chosen! Beautiful, isn't it?
For those of you that had visited my studio in recent weeks since its opening, thank you! I am now trying to raise fund to purchase individual magnifying glass lamps for my students.
Above is the necklace that I had designed over the weekend for this cause.(Please click on the image to see the enlarged picture) This will also be a beautiful unique gift for friends and families. You are welcome to purchase directly here. All purchase will be shipped by October 8! Thank you for your support!!
Those of you who are located in Toronto, have u ever gone to the Creative Festival in the Metro Convention Center? Any of you interested in going? Here is a brochure for the show! You can get three dollars discount when you order the ticket online in advance.
This show will include sewing, knitting, BEADING, stitching, quilting, scrapbooking and more.....
Most of us love the luster of pearls, here is a documentary by pearlparadise.com, take a look! There are two parts to this video. Although I too love pearls, it seem just a little bit cruel to see the insertion to the oyster.
Sorry, haven't post for quite sometime! Above is a new bracelet that I recently taught at my beading class! I used merely wire wrapping technique for this project. You can view my clear step-by-step wire wrapping technique with headpins HERE!
If you are interested in purchasing the supplies for this bracelet, it's US$15 (Plus $5.00 for shipping). Please leave me a comment for this post if you are interested!
I found this book called Hardwear: jewelry from a toolbox in the library the other day, it's quite interesting. If you like funky jewelry, be sure to check it out! There are 24 striking, easy-to-make pieces of jewelry fashioned from nuts and metal washers, S hooks and O rings, rubber sheeting and rubber.... Check Amazon or Chapters for details. There is also a copy in the Toronto library, if you wish to borrow it for free. ISBN 1-58479-480-1
Want to learn how to make Byzantine chainmail? I did some research and found this video which I think is the best. Take a look! I'm gonna to give it a try sometime!! :)