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Cornflower Blue Polymer Flower with Yellow Calcite Cab Bead Crochet Pendant Cornflower Blue Polymer Flower with Yellow Calcite Cab Bead Crochet Pendant. The polymer clay pendant features a painted flower with an oval calcite cabochon. Two calcite donut beads and ivory-colored and blue Japanese Miyuki seed beads decorate the crocheted natural waxed linen cord. Finished with a sterling spring ring clasp. Necklace is 18″ long, pendant 28x23mm, cab 15x10mm. A sealer has been applied to the polymer clay. Handmade by Shauna. #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry
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Papoose Update
Let the weaving begin! This part took patience. I have made progress on the papoose pendants. Other projects have distracted me, but hopefully I will persevere and get these finished very soon. One is farther along than the other, because I like the woven part better (below). It is made from copper wire that was textured as it passed through the rolling mill. At right is a photo of the beginning of the weaving process. Right: 18-gauge copper wire was passed through the rolling mill, with various textured plastic and metal sheets on top to vary the surfaces. Below, the “scarf” around the face displays a texture also achieved using…
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Tourmaline, Apatite, Labradorite and Freshwater Pearl 2-Strand Bracelet Tourmaline, apatite, labradorite and freshwater pearls come together in a darling 2-strand bracelet. A handmade copper button with rich enamel coloring slips through 2mm chocolate brown leather to clasp on your wrist. Sterling rings secure the strands and show off Sterling dangles with pyrite and hematite beads. Bracelet length is 7-1/2 inches. By Lisa. #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry
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Fine Silver Leaves Statement Ring Size 8.5 This fine silver ring is made completely using metal clay. The disc top of the ring features a random leaf design and the band is hefty with soft rounded edges for superior comfort while wearing. The top of the ring 7/8″ in diameter. The band is approximately 1/8″ wide. I love working with sterling silver but sometimes I like to feel the clay in my hands and love the varied things you can create with it! I hope you like it! Lisa. #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry
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Hand Carved Polymer Sun Face Pendant Hand Carved Polymer Sun Face Pendant is paired with earthy Japanese seed beads and a Sterling toggle. Necklace length is 16 inches with the pendant measuring 1 inch in diameter. The polymer sun face has applied color and a sealer added, and is backed with a hand cut and dot-textured copper disc. Handmade with love by Shauna. For sale at Beadoholique Bead Shop #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry
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Abalone Pearl Amazonite 3-Strand Bracelet Abalone Pearl Amazonite 3-Strand Bracelet with handmade Sterling silver clasp. Beautiful abalone beads (15mm) match up beautifully with freshwater pearls (7mm) and green ammonite 4mm round beads. The Sterling silver hook clasp is completely handmade. Bracelet length is 7-1/2 inches. By Lisa. #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry
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Rhodolite Garnets with 24k Gold in Sterling Silver Brooch This piece came together in an effort to use some odd shapes that I had left over from other designs. I have made pieces before that were feminine clothing so it was a natural to do another vest! I seem to like making those best! Two mirror sterling pieces connected with textured sterling wire that has 24k Gold bonded using the primitive Asian technique of keum boo. Two rhodolite garnets accent each side. The pin is held in place with swirls at the vest top. This was made in a class I taught and we all had so much fun creating…
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Blue Girl Face in Resin with Aluminum Wire and Beads Necklace Blue girl face in resin with aluminum wire and beads necklace features a wonderful drawing by Shauna. I just love her face! She is set in resin and surrounded with glitter and silver bezel and aluminum textured wire. The bail is handmade from Sterling wire and black hex seed beads set off the bright blue teardrops. The pendant measures 1-3/4″ x 1″ and the overall length of the necklace is 22 inches. For sale at Beadoholique Bead Shop #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry
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Aqua Chalcedony Sterling and 24k Gold Pendant Sterling silver pendant (about 2″ long, 1/2″ wide at the bottom), hand cut and textured. Handmade bezel captures a 6mm aqua chalcedony cabochon – I cut the back out under the cab so the light will shine through. The bottom of the pendant is kissed with a touch of 24k gold foil, which was applied using the ancient Asian technique called Keum Boo. The handmade Sterling bezel is riveted on with 16g Sterling silver wire. Sterling 1mm cable chain and spring ring finish the piece. Overall length approximately 18.5″. By Lisa. For sale at Beadoholique Bead Shop #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry…
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Red Coral Cabochon Sterling Silver Ring Red coral cabochon Sterling silver ring features a stunning 18mm coral cabochon set in sterling silver with scalloped fine silver bezel wire and wide band. The band is gently textured for a one-of-a-kind look. Size 7. By Lisa. #handcraftedjewelry #silversmith #metalwork #alonestarjewelry #texasjewelry #beachjewelry #southwestjewelry #leatherjewelry #turquoisejewelry