A chronicle of the meanderings, false starts (which in retrospect, while sort of embarrassing turned out to be highly instructive), epiphanies, selective apathy (still evolving), wild mood swings, opinions (subject to frequent change), and life lessons of an inveterate dabbler (and her latest dabblings).

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Use What You Have Pt III/Fun With Earwires

I was musing in the car the other day about my strands and strands of tiny top-drilled gemstone teardrops which I have so far found mostly useless. I wondered if THIS might work:
Tangerine Dream
I played with it in the car, and I almost had it. Fiddled with it some more at home, and eventually figured out how to wrap it so it would stay put and look good. (Hopefully I'll remember how I did it later...) Tumbled this pair for hours and the design was solid.

These are carnelian teardrops with faceted red/black agate rounds.

I also did up a pair in amethyst:
Purpophilia extremesis
It was a bit of a challenge finding drops that were roughly the same size, but it's kind of a rustic design anyway so there's some leeway.

I have lots of glass drops too that are more uniform--looking forward to giving those a try too!

I love the immediate gratification of earrings.
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14 comments:

  1. MonicaSeptember 9, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Meravigliosi!!! Sai sempre superare te stessa!!!

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  2. KJSeptember 9, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Earrings are a fast creation. Those turned out well. Hope they are not too heavy.

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  3. AliceSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I love making earrings. Maybe it's because of that instant gratification as you said.

    I love your earrings. They look so yummy! Love how you used up those top-drilled drops. I get so agrivated with these and usually give up.

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  4. Libellula Jewelry™September 9, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Very pretty! You put those stones to good use.
    I've been on a bead diet, too. I've not bought anything but wire and sheet metal for months and I'm beginning to get antsy for more goodies ;) Thank goodness I've had some good trades.

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  5. KristiBowmanDesignSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I love what you're doing. I need to do that as well, but I need more time in the day first. Seems like I can't get anything accomplished these days. Keep up making and sharing these pretties!!

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  6. SummersStudioSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Well done! I have a few of those type beads as well. They look so good on the strand and are a mystery to use off of the strand. Love this.

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  7. TesoriTrovatiSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    That would also make a great link on a bracelet or necklace. I truly admire what you are doing and really need to get my arse inspired to do the same! Enjoy the day, you clever girl you! Erin

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  8. MellisaSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Love them! I agree about top drilled beads, I always have a tough time figuring out what to do with them...you came up with a great solution!

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  9. SueBeadsSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Really really interesting. I did break down and buy some things, but I NEEEEEEEDED them to make things for my show!

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  10. Patti VanderbloemenSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Love these! Totally makes this design OOAK!

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  11. Cyndi JSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Inspired as always. I recently used three grouped together (alternating direction like you did) as an accent in a necklace. It really added an interesting element.

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  12. AntiquityTravelersSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    what a great design!

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  13. Lori AndersonSeptember 28, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Inspiring, all the way around!

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  14. Le chaton grisApril 9, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    I really love your works and these earrings are simply beautiful! Congrats
    Liz

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