Favorite Jewelry Projects for 2008
Before I head into 2009, I thought it might be nice to look back briefly at 2008 and some of my favorite jewelry projects. These are the top 10 picks from my jewelry box:Fine Silver Link, Pearl, and Crystal Earrings: I wear these a lot because they pretty much go with everything, and I like the idea that it combines so many different media: metal clay, pearls, crystals, wire, and chain.
Queen of Hearts Metal Clay and Crystal Earrings: This is another metal clay favorite of mine. I wear black pants a lot (for obvious reasons), and these have just a touch of black. I have gotten a lot of compliments on them.
Crystal Amethyst Heart Bracelet: I made this bracelet very early in the year, and it's still a winner in my jewelry box!
Raku Bead and Hemp Necklace Tutorial: Another piece I get compliments on is this hemp and lampwork Raku bead necklace. Since making this one, I've made a few similar ones to give as gifts.
Purple Pearl & Opal Cube Earrings: Of course, I needed some earrings to go with the above necklace, and these fairly long earrings are great with it or teamed with just some simple sterling jewelry.
Puzzle Piece Brass & Crystal Earrings: I like experimenting with unusual jewelry components, so these puzzle piece earrings were fun to make, and I like wearing them too. They definitely get noticed.
Silver and Crystal Autism Adjustable Puzzle Necklace: I made this necklace as well as a matching pair of earrings as a special request for someone, and I have yet to make this for myself, but I have the same charms set aside for moi as well as a gold-tone set as well.
Glass Frame Poetry Pendant: Emily Dickinson is my favorite poet, so this mixed-media pendant project was an instant favorite of mine as well.
Blue Resin and Crystal Hoop Earrings: Along with these earrings which I used prefabricated resin components for, I have also done some experimenting making my own resin items, and I hope to do more of this in the coming year.
Amazing Butterfly Crystal Dangle Hoop Earrings: Finally, this is one of my latest projects so it is one of my favorites. These are easy to make and light-weight, so they are very wearable as far as comfort. They are also neutral enough to go with anything, but the aurora borealis finish on the butterfly beads make them really sparkle.
Comments
Can I get feedback for reasonable priced 10 and 14k gold earwires please? I make earring for others with base metal earwires but I’m yearing to make them for myself. I’m allergic to base metals and cannot wear sterling silver either. Canadian sources would be preferable.
Thanks so much
ps. I’m a beginner but am enjoying making earrings. I’m always asking friends to let me see the earrings they are wearing. I’ve made one necklace but am not so happy with it so I will probably take it apart and redo it.
Tammy - I loved your Silver Link, Pearl and Crystal earrings! I am inspired to use it as a model in my next jewelry class. The puzzle link earrings are cute as can be - just shows how things we already have laying around can become an earring dangle. And the Blue Resin Earrings are simple and funky - reminds me of stuff I wore in the 60’s (oops - am I showing my age?)