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Showing posts with label handmade jewelry thursday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade jewelry thursday. Show all posts

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Handmade Jewelry Thursday 8.18.11 Pearls and beads set

Wow I have made it for another installment of handmade jewelry thursday. Wow what a record for me! Today I took on a jewelry making kit. "pure Innocence"


I made the earrings first.

Then I went for the bracelet and necklace. There was no directions so this was a pain in the rear!

I did not receive enough head pins to make the other earrings (but didn't care for them either) nor the necklace.

It wasn't bad but this was my first time making loops with pins. It is pretty hard. I was not exactly a fan. But once I got going, I could go pretty fast but every now and then I'd get stuck for a few minutes. It was less painful than the chain maille but not as easy as sewing lol!!!

XOXOXO,
Lauren

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Handmade Jewelry Thursday 8.11.11- teap drop sparkle

Several weekends ago, I had craft time all one weekend. Just craft after craft after craft. It was so much fun! I trying to clean up my 2nd room. I have been meaning to post this but after the craft was all done, I lost the bracelet! I have been searching for this bracelet, ripping up my entire apartment trying to find this bracelet!!! Two months later, yesterday the boyfriend found it in the couch, which suprised me but no less made me rejoice. Here is what I did!

I found these great little teardrop gems on clearance at michael's one day and thought I could use them for something.


I also had this heavy bangle I got years ago I think from Burke's Outlet. I had worn them a few times to dance but now opt for shinnier ones. Plus it is a stone finish, it doesn't go with much. I thought it was time for an upgrade. :)


I started to spray paint the bracelet. I had leftover gold metallic spray paint from the potted plant I made. :) I made sure that both sides were covered.


Luckily in the heat the paint dries fast!

Next I added the teardrop mirrors to the bracelet and just tacked on with some glue. I alternated between colors and which way the point was directed towards. I opted for different direction since it was impossible to get them all in the exact direction! It was easier to just alternate.

I let the glue dry then did a light cover of polyurethane to seal everything in and then we were done! Pretty fast and easy craft! I love the colors in this bracelet! It will go with so much. :)


Here's to not loosing another craft again! ;)

XOXOXOXO,
Lauren

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