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Under The Sea Collections - Siren's Call

Under The Sea Collection 2010

Siren's Call Necklace

I designed the necklace June 27th, 2010

I had the mother-of-pearl nautilus pendant for many years. I had the pendant along with the pearls, pineapple quartz briolettes, pineapple quartz round faceted beads, sterling silver Bali beads, Thia sterlings silver beads all in a zip lock bag. All I needed was a couple more beads to enhance this necklace.

One day at work (The Bead Place, Fairview Heights, IL), I noticed Abbi hanging some beautiful beads up. BAM!! There was the "WOW" factor I wanted in my piece. I waited until after work to purchase the web agate. I brought them home and this is what I came up with...

The picture below does not do this necklace any justice...





I found sound wonderful yellow quartz and finished off the bracelet this evening July 3rd 2010...

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Spot Lampwork Earrings

I made these pair of earrings last night (6-20-10).

I needed a break inbetween orders/repairs. I thought I would make something to sell on Etsy. I incorporated sterling silver Bali beads and Thia sterling silver beads into the mix. A hint of sparkle, I added Jet Swarovski crystals.

The lampwork beads were made by me 2007/2008. I used moretti glass - base bead is white, then I melted the black dots onto the white round glass bead. I encased it in a light topaz glass. My beads are kiln and annealed for duriability. The bead holes are thoroughly cleaned of bead release. I use a diamond bit drill to clean the holes out. I use 2.5mm ,1/16 or 3/32" mandrels (hole size)

The spots on the earings is a reflection of the flash.

Spring Charm

Inbetween orders I love to take a break and brush up on my jewelry making while having fun, and incorporating little wire wrapping that you can't see because of the charms.

This use to be a watch-charm bracelet that I converted into a charm bracelet (I had bought this from a friend/artist some years back). The watch face broke, along with part of the bump from the lampwork bead - lost some charms. I salvaged what charms I could to convert it into this bracelet. The lampwork beads were made by an Ebay seller at the time.

I rummaged through some Bali sterling silver beads to add a focal piece, and re-attached some charms onto the bracelet to make it look like it once did the best I could. This is what I came up with.

Voila!!!

Midnight Melody Bracelet

Hello Everyone! I know it has been some time since I have posted anything. Let me catch you up on a few things that have been going on so you know why.

I have taken a job at a wonderful retail store called, The Bead Place. I work with a group of wonderful women! I have slowed down selling on Ebay, since I have been working full time, but have request orders from my regulars. Once I have my ducks in a row, I will be back on ebay full swing.

I wanted to share what I made for my, "Other Mother" (my mother-in-law). I made this bracelet for her birthday. I call it the, "Midnight Melody". She saw some beautiful Swarovski crystals in the colors of Griege and Metallic Gold AB X2.

The materials I used:
6mm & 4mm Griege and the 6mm & 4mm Metallic Gold AB X2.
Brownish bugle beads and size 11 silver seed beads

The Serpent

New Design January 16th 2009 - Under The Sea Collection

May all of you have a Prosperous and Happy New Year!

Another year passes. Finally some time to design. This bracelet will be listed shortly at my ebay auction. Store I.D. enchantedpathways.

This nautalis is encased in sterling silver, with sterling silver Balinese Beads and sterling silver Karen Hill Tribe Beads. Accented with Swarovski crystals and nugget turqouise beads.

I am busy, making lampwork beads, knitting, crocheting, and designing new peices for my ebay store.

Be sure to check out my ebay store for more immediate purchases. I will have more new designs up on my auctions.