Simple Bracelet

This is a cute and simple beaded bracelet I did last month.  I used some beading wire, 4 different colored types of beads and a sterling silver clasp to finish it off.

Wire Earrings

my first pair of earrings

 Materials used:

• Twist n Curl {econo version}
• 22 gauge silver craft wire
• silver plated ear wires
• 2 matte black dynamite beads
• 2 turquoise 8/0 sead bead

Tubular Peyote Projects

Tubular peyote stitch was the second beading technique I learned and it is my favorite up to this day.

 The first bracelet that I  made got lost the first day I wore it because I can only assume that I did a crappy job with sewing the clasp { I've gotten better at it}.

I've made several tubular bracelets after that and everytime I try to improve my closing techniques in hopes of being able to sell one or two in the near future.

E-Window Shopping {beads & tutorials}

Here are some sites that I just love when it comes to browsing for beads and quick practice inspiration ideas:

Fire Mountain Gems
Dollar Bead
WigJig

In the Land of Beads & Wires

I have always been a sucker for jewelry.  Whenever I can I always pick up a new piece or two. Then, it so happens that my mother-in-law is a very talented beader, who creates stunning pieces.  Whenever I visit her, I love to go to her little workshop and just go through her bead stash and imagine what could come out from such delicate beads.

So, it was only natural that I one day decide to take the plunge and give jewelry making a try.  I just  started in August and can say that I am obssesed with the craft and just find myself wanting to learn and create as much as possible.

I will use this space to post the tips and tricks that I pick up along the way , present my projects and meet other people who like me have discovered a new found love for beads and wires.