THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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Body Furniture Paper Jewelry by Gian Luca Bartellone Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:00 AM PDT Furniture Inspirations Part 2 of 2 I must thank reader Waldemar who commented on one of my past posts on recycled paper jewelry and introduced me to an amazing Italian designer, Gian Luca Bartellone. He creates outstanding one of a kind jewelry pieces from paper. He calls his collection Body Furnitures. It's a rather clever moniker. Furniture after all is furnishings for a room. So why not bejeweled "furnishings" for our bodies? His love for this medium began in his childhood while playing with cardboard, paper and papier-mâché. He said, "As an adult, I started combining these raw materials with precious gems, hard stone and gold foil, and the idea of light, preciously crafted jewelry made truly unique by a choice of materials and colors was born." He worked for the Italian jewelry company, Giollaro for a number of years before coming up with his award winning designs. He sometimes gilds the papier-mâché he uses with 22K gold leaf combined with other materials. The result is outstanding and truly inspirational.  Shown here are some of my favorites. More Paper Jewelry Inspirations Amazing Recycled Paper Jewelry Book Review - Creative Paper Jewelry Amazing Paper Quilled Filigree Pendant Tutorial For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

How to Make a Rondelle Ring Posted: 25 Jun 2011 03:00 PM PDT Many of you are likely familiar with the balling of silver wire when held in a flame (see tutorial link below).  Well, check out this awesome basic metal smith project using double balled wire to make a rondelle ring. The tutorial is by Janice over at the Jewelry Artists Network. The process involves filing, coiling, soldering, hammering, making holes and making the double balls to hold the bead.  What's really neat is the trick the metal smith used to protect the bead when making the second ball. Related Articles: Headpin Inspirations and Tutorials  How to Make Bezel Settings - Free eBook and Tutorials How to Make Soldered and Non-Soldered Glass Pendants For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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