Saturday, May 14, 2011

THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

Link to The Beading Gem's Journal

Recycled Soda Pop Tab and Crochet Flower Necklace Tutorial

Posted: 14 May 2011 04:00 AM PDT

Michelle over at the Mich L in LA blog has a mind on permanent creative overdrive!  She comes up with astounding designs from everyday objects (see link below).  It's sometimes difficult to guess what she uses!

This pretty necklace tutorial is no different. It's not immediately obvious the flowers are made from upcycled soda pop tabs.  Michelle got the flower tutorial from Escama Studio and went on to link 3 of them together.

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A Pretty Blue and Pink Wire Crochet Bracelet

Posted: 14 May 2011 04:18 AM PDT

When we mention wire crochet at workshops, some beginners are really hesitant. Most have never done crochet. But when they do try, they end up with the prettiest jewelry ever! It's really easy. No kidding. Just check out the how to link below.


Michelle's choice ofsoft blue, pink and clear beads is a vision of prettiness!  The beads are from Debbie's (Widget Bead's) collection, These include translucent beads as well as crackle (looks like cracked ice) beads.



Beader Design # : 653


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Swarovski's New Pirate Jewelry Celebrates Pirates of the Carribean 4

Posted: 13 May 2011 11:36 AM PDT

Black Pearl Earrings
One of the best movie franchises has to be Disney's Pirates of the Carribean series. Delightful characters, improbable plots and outrageously funny and action-filled entertainment continues with their upcoming installment, Pirates of the Carribean : On Stranger Tides.

Swarovski's latest pirate jewelry collection takes the movie fun and transfers it into adornment. Their designs showcase many familiar elements from the franchise.


Many of the designs feature crystal pave elements which were hand set using Swarovski's Pointiage® technique. Pointiage® involves a type of epoxy adhesive. (Check link below for other epoxy resins you can use for your own crystal pave designs.)

Shown here are some of my favorites. The Black Pearl for the uninitiated is Captain Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) ship.

Black Pearl Ring
The anchor is also a universal nautical element as shown with their charm dangle ring featuring a black crystal pearl :

Black Pearl Anchor Ring
In the latest movie, Jack Sparrow has a new love interest, Angelica, played by Penelope Cruz. That she is adept with guns and swords is shown from the following pieces :



Guys haven't been neglected either with other unisex designs like this laughing skull link bracelet :


Watch the official movie trailer for a sneak preview to the movie which will be released next week.



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