I made a dragon eye pendant with a little flower detail, I thought I would share some pictures. I got into the habit of taking picture while pieces are still in works, everybody loves that! So, here is the pendant. I used natural copper wire, and a little flower bead, did you noticed it? The eye is hand painted on a glass cabochon. I also used 5 black tourmaline beads for added protection 🙂 … and here are some “work-in-progress” shots. I grouped them in collages, so this post doesn’t get too long. This pendant features a large bail, so it can be worn on any cord or chain. My…
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How to Make Simple Charms
In this photo tutorial I will show you how to make simple charms or pendants. Here are the charms, aren’t they cute? I used rose quarts nuggets, that’s what I had handy in my jewelry supplies box today. I like rose quartz, it is the crystal of LOVE 🙂 Here is what you need: stones or crystals (or anything that can be hung, preferably top drilled) wire, I used artistic wire 22 gauge assorted pliers First steps, please follow the numbered pictures. Cut the wire, you need approx 5″ to work with. Bend the wire and wrap as shown. Last steps, please follow the pictures. Cut extra wire and continue…
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How to Make an Eye Pendant
In this post I will show you how to make an ORB. It is basically a cabochon eye, wrapped with wire and made it in a pendant. This is our finished piece of jewelry. What you need: – 24 gauge artistic wire (silver color copper wire) – 2″ bangle or any other already made circular frame – flush cutter and a set of pliers – eye cabochon from any craft store Step 1 – Cut 8 pieces of wire, 24″ long and fold them in half. Step 2 – Attach the wires to the bangle, using 3 loops, as shown. Try to place them symmetrically. You will have 16 pieces…
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Recycled/Upcycled Art – How to Make Magnets from Soda Cans
I love to recycle/upcycle, as much as possible. In this article I will show you how I am using soda cans to create beautiful fridge magnets. Enjoy! Ok… this is the magnet I made recently. The final product looks like this: … a cute lizard… These are the parts that form my magnet: a frame, a magnet and the foil. The frame is one of those ‘wedding favor’ frames, you can buy them in bulk online. The magnet? You buy in self-adhesive sheets. Measure, cut and glue the magnet on the back of the frame. The aluminum foil is the center of attraction. This particular one came from a Sprite…
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Tutorial – How to make a wire Dream Catcher
I will show you how to make a cute dream catcher by using wires, no threads, no glue. This is the dream catcher we are making, isn’t it adorable? These are the items you need: hard wire 12 gauge soft wire 24 gauge assorted wooden beads feathers pliers and cutter I will not be very specific on the beads and feathers, as you can use any colors and styles you want. The purpose of this tutorial is to show you another way to make dream catchers, other than the traditional thread-and-glue technique. STEP 1 Make the frame. My frame is 6″ diameter. Slide your beads of choice on the hard…
