Pearly fun

[Zakkala]

Okay, so, I posted in the 'Lowly Beaders' section when I was after advice on knotting my first necklace and have dabbled with a few more bits and pieces since - thought I'd post what I have so far, before my next lot of pearls arrive! I don't have anything valuable or high quality, but what I do have is a lot of fun, so here's my bits and bobs so far.

First pic is my first necklace / bracelet set that I knotted (freshwater pearls on silk with sterling silver toggle clasps).
Second pic is my first attempt at wire wrapping (freshwater pearls with carnelian beads using hobby wire).
Third pic is my 102" necklace (freshwater pearls and carnelian beads on power pro or something similar).
Fourth pic is a birthday set I did for my mum (freshwater pearls and swarovski crystals on silk with sterling silver toggles).
Final pic is some messing about I've been doing with silver clay - top ring is a south sea keshi, middle is south sea keshi and sapphires and bottom is south sea keshi and spessartite garnets.

I have a lot of work to do on both my wire wrapping and my silver clay work, but as they're just for myself I don't care! It's all so much fun I am now officially a jewellery addict. I await my next delivery of ingredients with foot tapping impatience!

 

[KatiePearl]

I am very impressed! Your rings are gorgeous. I thought I would try silver clay, but never made it past a pendant and some earrings.

Love the birthday set for your mom, too. Very cool! I can't wait to see more

 

[Caitlin]

I am so glad you took up jewelry making! You already have a nice range of pieces. Please keep sharing!!!

 

[la_corsetiere]

Very nice work, Zakkala! Looking forward to seeing your future creations!

Sheri

 

[GemGeek]

Pearl rings - one can't have too many. Great job!

 

[pattye]

Zakkala,

Some great pearls! Wow on the rings! Have messed a little with the metal clays, and rings are tricky!

 

[Zakkala]

Haven't posted on this thread for a while so I thought I'd add a few more photos - bits and bobs I've done in the last few months to keep myself entertained! Photo's aren't great as they were just quick ones my husband did for me and the lighting was a bit rubbish, but they give the general idea. Some of the necklaces have matching bracelets or earrings, but they're not included in the photos.

 

[KarinK]

Wow! You have been busy There is an awful lot of knotting there...

I especially like the watches and the tin cup keshis. Great ideas!

- Karin

 

[Caitlin]

I love your work! And thanks for the Pix! Keep adding to this thread when you do more pieces. I await them eagerly....

 

[pattye]

All wonderful! The watches are really delightful! Looks like some have marcasite, too. Great collection--and growing!

 

[lisa c]

Goin' to town, and lookin' good! Nice!