Hardware Jewelry

I was shopping in Home Depot and had an idea come into my head when I came across some different brightly colored electrical tape. I'm always looking for new ways to make jewelry. I like to incorporated different items and techniques. I have always been fascinated by jewelry made from hardware items.

Hmmmm. What could I do with that? I grabbed some and then kept walking up and down the aisles. Clear tubing....sure. Some nuts....okay.  Something to connect the tubing.

This is what the finished product looked like. Just as I saw it in my head. How cool is this. Bangle bracelets. I have some fine tuning to do, but I am more than happy with the results. I think I might use the heat gun to "shrink wrap or even melt the tape" into position.

I also got some larger tubing and plan on using it to make some necklaces with leather.

Please comment and let me know what you think of these. 

Bead Weaving Masterpiece

This bracelet is a custom order. I have made a couple of them but this one....wow. It's called a Capricho Bracelet and it is a very labor intensive design.

The bracelet actually has 2 layers. The first layer is made of thousands of seed beads woven, one at a time, in a net pattern. Then I go back and weave more seed beads and crystals onto the netted base. I am backed up with orders on this one, but I love making them. Here is the most recent creation.

The first layer is done and I'm adding  the crystals

The finished product.

The finished product...check out the sparkle!

Capricho Bracelet~~Bling!

And here are 2 others that I have done

Pearl Capricho Bracelet Bangle

Gold Crystal Capricho Bracelet

Gemstone Pebble Pendants

How cool are these pendants. Simple in design, but they make a bold color statement. Each of the pebble pendants is made with semi-precious gemstone pebbles set in a 2 inch by 1 inch bezel setting. The gemstone pebbles are set with Diamond Glaze for a brilliant shine. Great when you need a pop of color around your neck.

The gemstone pebble pendants are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs Studio for $18 each.

Wine Cork Jewelry Upcycling

A lot of my friends are wine enthusiasts. I even have one who has begun making her own label. I brainstormed and came up with some ideas for a line of wine enthusiast jewelry. I purchased unused authentic wine corks for different vineyards. I hand-cut the corks to fit into 2 inch by 1 in bezel trays.
I secured them in the trays and embellished them with flat back rhinestones. Voila! Wine Cork Pendants. I added matching chains and there ya go!

I've already had several fly off the shelf. I will also customize them if you have your own favorite wine lable.
They are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs Studio for $23 each. What a great gift idea for you or your wine enthusiast friends.

Jumbo Bracelet Stacks

I just love these new bracelet stacks. Jumbo beads are used to make them. Some of the beads are 3/4 in in diameter. My new obsession, Kasmiri and Maruti beads. These beads are on Indian origin and are made by making beads with a mixture of clay and marble then embellishing them with stones, beads and metal components. I am in love with these.

These jumbo bracelet stacks are sure to make a statement. The bracelet stacks have vibrant colors with accents of copper, silver and brass. You're sure to get looks wearing these layered bracelets.

Jumbo Stack Bracelets are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs studio HERE

New Bracelet Stacks

I've just listed these gemstone bracelet stacks in my studio. I had a lot of fun making these and plan to make more. Each stack consists of 2 or 3 individually made stretch bracelets. The bracelets can be worn alone or stack them for a real statement.

The bracelet stacks have coordinating gemstone, wood, pearl, crystal or bone beads. The beads are accented in beads of copper, silver, brass and gold. Dangling chains and charms add movement to the bracelets.

All bracelets are strung on power cord elastic thread and are secured with adhesive.

The stack bracelets are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs studio here.

Artisan Silk Ribbon Wrap Bracelets

Here is my new line of yoga bracelets. They are made with hand dyed silk ribbon that I was able to get from another artist They have gorgeous ombre color patterns and the silk ribbon has finished edges to prevent fraying.

Each silk ribbon wrap bracelet has a cluster in the center. The cluster can include semi-precious gemstones, crystals, pearls and/or cubic zirconia. Each cluster also includes charms with empowerment symbols like Om, the elephant, peace signs, hamsa hands, tree of lifet, etc.

Each stone or element is hand wire wrapped in either copper, cold, silver or brass wire.

I love the look of these and they can be wrapped around the wrist up to 7 times. They also have and extender chain for the perfect fit.

The yoga bracelets are available in my Studio for $33 each. Click here for more information or to purchase.