Crocheted Jewelry

Ck out these wonderful crocheted designs at Handmade Jewelry Club's blog site. Truly, another example of wearable art!
  http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/2010/06/how-to-make-flower-crochet-jewelries.html

Blue Crystal

This is a mosaic pendant made my copper wire and blue and iridescent crystals. I made an oval shaped frame and the weaved it together. I accented  it with deep blue crystal beads A copper chain swings across the center. It hangs from black leather cord with blue crystal beads.

Butterscotch Pendant

This is another recycled piece. It is made from copper wire with a weaving technique design that I found from

Nancy Wickman's online blog . She has a great tutorial on her blog. I changed up her design a bit and added my own little touches. :) The frame hangs from an old toggle piece. I added a swarovski crystal bead in the middle of the weaved frame. A beautiful, butterscotch, Chalcedony briolette dangles below. This necklace is approximately 18 inches in length.

Retro Rhinestone heart

This heart was inspired by the rhinestone jewelry my grandma used to wear. As a child, I used to love looking through her wooden jewelry box. It was loaded with bold, sparkling brooches and unique chokers. I made this piece from copper wire. I used a combination of coiling and weaving techniques, The center focal piece is an old button. It is surrounded with red, faceted, glass beads. I still haven't decided if I will make a choker or a brooch out of it.

Fair update

Had a fun week at the Merced County fair. A lot of fair goers stopped by my table to watch me make jewelry and took my business cards. I got a few custom orders and a few people put some jewelry on hold until after the fair. The weather was perfect in the 80's n low 90's. Thanks to all that stopped by to show their support and say hello.

The Local fair

It's that time of year again. This year's local fair got pushed up a month earlier. Great news too considering that the weather is already moving towards the mid 90's this weekend. I'm looking forward to participating again this year doing demos with Daniel. I will be  making jewelry three days this year..starting June 15th. . Hope to see all you local friends out there this year and for my web friends, I will post pictures of the event in a couple weeks. Unfortunately, no sales can be made during the demos but, it is a great opportunity to show our work and hand out business cards.

Blessings to all,

Terry

Howlite nugget

I've had these cool, funky Howlite nuggets in my desk and I finally decided to make them into pendants. They are dyed a nice yellow/orange color. I added a weave and copper coil to the stone. It is accented with crystal bead and hangs from a crystal ring.

Creative Evolution

I’m sure, I’m not alone when it comes to growing and changing creatively. Once again, I am evolving. I have been noticing my jewelry designing and interests taking a new direction. While I LOVE making jewelry to wear, I think, I love the creating more. My jewelry doesn’t fall into the traditional, conservative looking jewelry. Before I jumped into jewelry and wire wrapping, I loved to paint. It’s the colors and shapes that interest me. Lately, my pieces seem to be getting bigger and bolder. Sometimes, they’re just too big to wear..haha This has got me wondering if maybe I should venture into bigger scaled things. I’m guessing that would fall into the sculpture and abstract art. My close friends know my challenges but those who don’t, I deal with some health issues..nothing life threatening, thank goddess and god but, more challenging mentally and physically. With the help of some good Dr.s, supporting friends and family, I’ve learned to how to find a way to deal with and manage pain on a daily basis. Art is an outlet, my therapy and a wonderful way to heal the body and the soul.

Happy Creating and much blessings,
Terry

Chalcedony earrings

I am very pleased with how these earrings turned out. I got the wonderful tut online from Nancy Wickman They are from  her woven earrings tutorial.   I did change them up a little bit and added  yummy blue chalcedony briolettes. They are very long and swingy. :) Check out Nancy Wickman's blog at
http://wickwirejewelry.blogspot.com

Blessings, Terry

Masquerade

Masks are always so mysterious and intriguing.  I made this mini masquerade mask from copper wire. After drawing out different sections on paper, I began to shape the components with different gauges of wire. I used 20 Ga., 21 Ga., 26 Ga. and 28 Ga. I decorated it with yellow glass beads, silver glass seed beads and swarovski crystals. It measures 4 inches by 2 inches. In fact, it fits perfectly over my little doggie's eyes. :)

Breezy hoops

These hoops are handmade from copper wire. Hoops are fun and easy to make. I used my deodorant to make their oval shape. :)Inside i attached an aqua blue shell bead. There's a lot of movement and dangle.

Helena

Helena is a mosaic pendant, I made from copper wire. The pendant is coiled and weaved and then wrapped with swarovski crystals. The cameo/goddess is a brass button. I am fond of the look of mixed metals.

Crystal kitty

I made this fat kitty from copper wire and filled her up with iridescent crystals. She really sparkles.I used my torch to make rose colored ball head pins to shape her eyes. She wears a little red glass tear drop in the middle of her forehead. I would say she is a bit of a princess.

Handmade Jewelry Club and DIYlessons.ning

I want to thank a couple of wonderful websites for including my work on their sites. Some of my work is posted at DIYlessons.ning.com  and they were kind enough to share my work and bio on another great blog called the http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ This blog features lots of talented artists and also shares lots of "how to" , do it yourself and free tutorials.

Blessings,
Terry

El Sun

Head to your favorite chair ..preferably a classic golden chair and relax to the sweet beats of El Sun.http://elsun.bandcamp.com/

Faceless girl

She started out as meaningless shape that sat in my desk with other unfinished projects. One day, I picked it up and saw a face. From there my imagination took over. One of my jewelry friends said she looked like a flapper girl. :) That is exactly what I saw in her. She is coiled with copper wire and is weaved. I want to attach her to a wide piece of black velvet.

Archie

Archie is a short name for Archibeadies 

(Archimedes) 

Archimedes of Syracuse (Greek: Ἀρχιμήδης; c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC) was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. Although few details of his life are known, he is regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. Among his advances in physics are the foundations of hydrostatics, statics  and an explanation of the principle of the lever. He is credited with designing innovative machines, including siege engines and the screw pump that bears his name. Modern experiments have tested claims that Archimedes designed machines capable of lifting attacking ships out of the water and setting ships on fire using an array of mirrors.
Funky Archie will hang out with the other owls in my collection. I decided to add wings to this owl. His eyes are wired with red swarovski crystals and black Hematite beads. His body is shaped, hammered and coiled with copper wire. I added yellow/orange dyed Howlite briolettes for his wings. His body has brown seed beads, red and yellow crystals and glass beads.

warm your heart owl

This little gal is made with colors of friendship and love. This pendant is made from copper wire, pinkish coral colored shell beads for her eyes. The center is a deep blue faceted glass bead. Her body was shaped and hammered into a heart and wired with shiny pink beads. She is hand made and coiled with lots of 26 Ga. wire. She is ready for a new home.:)

Spider web pendant

I found this cool design in one of my jewelry books called Contemporary Copper Jewelry.. Step by Step Techniques and projects. It is a wonderful book and can be found at Barnes n Nobles.  It has great jewelry by great artists. I found one that I've been wanting to try for some time. It's called the Spider weave pendant by ~~ Sharilyn Miller. I used a large Turquoise Howlite bead and copper wire for my piece. I did change the weave a tiny bit. After I finished, I oxidized the pendant to a grayish blue tint. I've been having lots of fun with oxidation but, I will save that for another post. :) The other side of the pendant is captured by spirals.

Vine earrings

I made this earrings from copper wire and green shell chips and cube swarovski cube beads. I shaped and hammered them into leaves, wired green chip beads and then wrapped hand torched copper head pins around the edges to form vines.

Blodeuwedd

Blodeuwedd

Other Names:  Wlodwin, Blancheflor.
Location:  Wales.
Description:  Lily maid of Celtic initiation ceremonies.  Known as the Ninefold Goddess of the Western Isles of Paradise.  Created by Math and Gwydion as a wife for Lleu.  The Maiden form of the Triple Goddess, her symbol was the owl.
Rules Over:  Flowers, wisdom, lunar mysteries, initiations.

This owl has the contrasting mix of colors of  red and deep sea blue. She is coiled and wrapped in copper wire. Her fiery eyes are deep burgundy with scarlet, red, swarovski crystals. Her body is hammered into a heart shaped charm and adorned with deep blue faceted glass beads.

Elizabeth

This pieces strays a little from my usual style but, I had all these pretty crystals and pearls calling me.:) It still has the look of elegance that is easy on your wallet. It is a twisted wire technique that involves making sections and then connecting them together. I used copper wire. I also got a kick out my daughter's face after I told her I named the piece after her.:)Loved her big cheesy smile.:)

Agate and shell bracelet

This bracelet has natural iridescent shell beads that reflect colors of gray, silver and black. One strand has a beautiful black agate for a focal bead. The crystals in smokey topaz and white give it lots of sparkle. I used a magnetic silver toned clasp which makes sure it stays secure and has an ornate look.

Wild Agate

I made this necklace with some wild striped Agate beads. I alternated mother of pearl beads with black faceted glass beads. Bold copper chain links separate the beautiful stone beads.

Clover Key

The frame of the key was shaped into heart shaped clover leaves and then hammered for strength. It is wrapped with tiny green seed beads and a little swarovski crystal bead.  The shank is coiled and weaved with 26Ga copper wire. It turned out even larger then my red Key of Passion pendant. I got it finished just in time for Saint Patrick's Day.:)

Crocheted Carnelians

I made another necklace to add to my "natural collection." It is crocheted with a rust colored cord  and has beautiful carnelian beads. It is very strong and very comfortable to wear. It clasps together with a gold tones heart toggle. It measures approximately 18 1nches in length.

Copper cross pendant

 This is a copper cross with hematite beads that I wire wrapped for my little nephew last weekend. The center is wrapped with hand torched head pins. The heat gives them a beautiful rosy color.

flea market finds

I am big on hunting for treasures. I love frequenting thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales. Tools and jewelry supplies can be very pricey especially for those just starting out. I am always trying to find ways to save money and time when creating. Fortunately for me, my hunny is very creative, as well and is quick to think "outside of the box." Here are few things in my inventory. The old chain came from a local thrift store. The Steel block came was lying by the side of the railroad tracks. I had a local steel place cut and my hunny polished it. Looks like it needs a polish again.:) The steel rod came from a flea market and works good as a mandrel for shaping wire. Happy hunting!:)

Hello sunshine

You have been missed my friend. Finally, my muddy swamp of a back yard can try and dry up. Maybe, I can grow grass once again. :) I can feel myself healing already. The body really does need sunshine. For those in California, enjoy the sunshine!!For those getting pounded with cold and snow, I send rays of sunshine your way and warm vibes.:)

I am glad to report, I finally ironed out the kinks in my blog. I couldn't figure out for the longest time why other people could not post a comment. It turned out to be a corrupt html code in my widgets. I apologize to anyone who encountered difficulties.

Blessings,
Terry

More Keys

I came up with these cute keys for my little gran-daughters for Valentine's Day. I will add them to my key collection.