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Saturday, February 4, 2012

THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST

I'm slowly gathering together all the things I need for making metal clay jewelry. So far I've got the clay, a mini- torch, some clay rolling tools and even the fire brick. The last one thanks to my friend Bonnie who picked one up for me from a local brick place.

I still need the gas cartridge for the mini torch and a few more metal clay earring tutorials won't hurt either!

Celie Fago's double Textured Precious Metal Clay earrings tutorial shown above from Lapidary Journal's Jewelry Artist is suitable for beginners to intermediate workers.

The pattern on the reverse tear drop earrings was made by carving out shards of clay. These earrings are quite big so they will have to be fired in a kiln as opposed to torching on a fire brick.

She did not waste the shards. There were saved for her second project, a delightful polymer and metal clay combo pair which resemble ice cream cones! Again a kiln project. The photo is by Donna Chiarelli.

Metal Clay Origami Jewelry: 25 Contemporary Projects (Lark Jewelry Books)

Sarah JayneCole's lovely lily earrings on elvish ear wires tutorial is from her Larks Craft Book, Metal Clay Origami Jewelry: 25 Contemporary Projects. Didn't know you could do origami with metal clay? Now you do!

For smaller earrings ( less clay = less money), check out the metal clay earring projects by Tammy Powley from the About Jewelry site. Shown here is her cute Paw Print metal clay earrings.

Need some inspiration? Then check out this slideshow from the Metal Clay Group on Flickr :

Via

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These Wire Crochet and Bead Bracelets are Easy to Make

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 03:00 PM PST

Single chain and bead wire crochet bracelets are really easy to make even if you have never done crochet before. It's a very forgiving technique although some people may not like the informal look.

Some people have an easier time with it than others! But the end result is the same - a unique wire work bracelet! The first bracelet above was created by Lori who came to a beading party.

This one is by another newbie, Debbie, who had some trouble because she was crocheting a little on the tight side. It helps to be relaxed about the process. If you haven't yet had a go, check out the tutorial linked below.

Beader Designs # : 687-688

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