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ClearlyHelena portfolio of classy, crafty, quirky creations. From classy jewelry to all kinds of crafty, quirky home decor, apparel, accessories. Most with free diy and how-to notes and ideas.

ZZ.Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, Earrings, Pendants

This freeform wire wrap pendant and earring set is purely a result of joyful, unencumbered experimentation.

Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings

Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings

And it was real fun.  The shapes are as they happened – totally unplanned. There is always a surprise when you turn your playful hand to freeform wire wrapping. Try it and be surprised 🙂
I also took this opportunity to try out a new technique of making my own ear wires.  It all turned out pretty well.
TIP:
copper wire is usually a bit too soft to be used as earwires. It needs to be work-hardened well. Maybe I need thicker wire or some copper alloy that is stiffer than pure copper.
Sorry, this is a real short DIY note but the pics, though comparatively few, are I hope pretty much self-explanatory.
Freeform Wire Wrap Jewellery

Freeform Wire Wrap Jewellery (ch0291/hl)

Hope you enjoyed this short freeform wire wrap excursion.  Hope you will give it a try and let the genii within surprise you too!

 

Created: Dec 2012
Materials:
  • copper wire
  • Swarovski 4mm XILION crystal and pearls

Hematite and Moonstone Rosary

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, Rosaries/Crosses

Hematite and Moonstone Rosary with Chainmail Cross

I made this for a special someone.  His birthday was coming up.  He seemed to like Hematite rosaries. Very wise of him because hematite gemstone is a stone that is ideal for meditation, prayers, forgiveness, and healing.

Materials Used:

  • Hematite Beads – round, polished, 6mm
  • Moonstone Beads – round, 6mm
  • Wire & Jump Rings – silver plated over brass; lead & nickel free
Hematite and Moonstone Rosary

Hematite and Moonstone Rosary (CH0217/al)

 

Handmade Chainmail Cross

Around that time, I had been trying to figure out how to make different types of handmade crosses.  I stumbled on the making of this during my experimentation phase.

This is a chainmail cross.

Handmade Chainmail Cross

Handmade Chainmail Cross

 

This chainmail cross retains its shape but is also very flexible.  Quite fascinating to feel. Very suitable for a kinesthetic person.

Click here for full details on how to make the flexible chainmail cross.

 

Chainmail Rosary Center

I also made the rosary center with chainmail. This was adapted from the Japanese Flower chainmail technique.  (I just did not join to form a closed round. This way, it can form a triangle instead.) The center is a washer.  Nice ain’t it? 😉

Chainmail Rosary Center

Chainmail Rosary Center

 

Links in Hematite and Moonstone Rosary

I created these links for good security and to ensure it was kink-free.

 

Created: Oct 2011

 

Rosary for Mom

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, Rosaries/Crosses

Handmade rosaries are often made with lots of love and faith.  This Rosary for Mom is made with more than the usual love and faith.

Handmade Rosary for Mom

Handmade Rosary for Mom

This is a re-posting from 2011.  (Part of moving hosting and website platforms.) I made my first rosary in 2011 and discovered the soothing joy of making rosaries.

2011 was an exceptionally hard year, financially.  So I resorted to making my own gift for a very special person, rather than going out to buy one.  This Rosary for Mom is extra special as the recipient is undoubtedly extra special.

This is also the first time I tried my hand at making my own cross. I wanted the cross to match the rosary.  I also wanted a cross that had sparkle.

All in all, I hope my special Mom loves this rosary as much as I enjoyed making it for her.

Rosary for Mom – Work Details

I chose to work with Fluorite gemstones.  My mom loves violets, purples, and mauve hues.  These little fluorite gemstones are tumbled. They are delightfully smooth and round.  They also feel delicate and peaceful.

I matched the fluorite gemstones with Swarovski Crystal Pearls (Burgundy, 6mm).

And I used the last of my Sterling Silver rosary center for a crisp, clear complement to the piece.

Rosary for Mom with Sterling Silver rosary center

Rosary for Mom with Sterling Silver rosary center

 

Handmade Cross

For the cross, I used:

  • Swarovski #5328 XILION bicone (4mm – Violet Opal, Cyclamen Opal)
  • Swarovski #5328 XILION bicone (2.5mm – Clear) for wrapping around the cross

 

As I mentioned before, this is my first attempt at creating an “elaborate” customized cross. Quite happy with the outcome.  I know I still have much to learn and improve on for my next attempts.

The back of the cross shows the details of the wire coiling I employed.  It also shows the wire wrapping with those tiny Swarovski beads.

 

Rosary Links

The links in this rosary are done in “open loops”.  This ensures a smooth, rink-resistant chain.

 

Sidenote: In the past, I have usually used the fully coiled loop – i.e. each loop is fully closed by wrapping the wire at least twice around to finish off. However even though that method is much more secure, it does have a tendency to kink. A bit annoying for the user.

Happy Birthday Mommy, 2011

I Love You

Rosary for Mom

Rosary for Mom

 

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