Copper wedding circlet

[psilobabe.livejournal.com]

So here is the circlet I'm making for my future sister in law's wedding to my bro! Its not stuck together yet but this is the general idea so far...critique!?

The leaves are cut from thin copper sheet their edges filed and sanded within an inch of their new lives...then heated to get that discolouration. The stone is a tumbled emerald I received in a bag of stones I bought in India last year, I cut more of the copper sheet to make a bezel setting. The rest of the circlet is made from 2mm and 1.25mm copper wire purchased from an electrical store. Originally this item was meant to be soldered together, but unfortunately the copper on "mark one" of the circlet pretty much melted under the strain of the blowtorch, so this "mark two" will be held together with a strong metal glue...not ideal but will do the job...next time I'll try one in silver so I can solder! :)

( Sonia's circlet )

Jewelry making- newbie

[amante-di-fiore.livejournal.com]

Hi!

I am wondering if anyone might be able to help me out.  I am very interested in making simple earrings and perhaps necklaces.  I am not sure about what type of equipment I need.  I am broke, so I don't know if this is something that I should even consider starting now or wait till I am better off.  Just wanted some feedback and what you pros thought.

Also, when looking for charms/bread/etc for earrings and chains for necklaces where do you find such items?  Would a chain craft store carry such items or would it be better to find a local bead-type shop?  Also since I have no clue- is really simple chain for necklaces expensive?

Thanks for baring with my inexperience!

Angels and Demons

[tatteredrags.livejournal.com]

I finished the doll I made for an upcoming Art Contest.

The theme is Angels & Demons...
She's 22 inches tall and completely hand stitched. She's wearing a white crinkled chiffon gown that just flows so nicely... I really love that fabric!


Her Angel wings are stitched with white wool and soft white feathers, each individually sewn on, and she carries a little ancient Egyptian book of the dead that I sculpted with paper clay in one hand, and a pewter cross on a chain in the other.

She's hiding black panties, fishnet stockings and black leather shoes underneath, and she has two little black demon horns coming out of her head.

I had fun making this doll and I think she came out just lovely! :)

All of my dolls are © 2003-2008 Jodi Cain All rights reserved!

07.17.08--last night's journal page

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Here's a journal page I did last night. I did most of this in bed last night while using my little table top easel on top of my breakfast-in-bed tray thingy. It worked pretty well. (I use the table-top easel so I don't have to look down while I work.)

The color looks a little flat in the scan . .. it's much richer in real-life.

illuminate the possibilities

[peekadora.livejournal.com]

So I have a wine bottle and a bunch of... uh... flat marble things.
I wish to illuminate the wine bottle with the flat marble things laying at the bottom of it to give it some extra color. (What ARE those things called anyway?)

( pictures beneath the cut )

The two ideas I've heard that sound like they would work the best are a LED push light. (The link's just for the sake of the LED light. I don't think I'd want to use hollowed out coaster's for this project.) OR Christmas tree lights in the bottle. (I was told if I wanted to use Christmas tree lights that an LED strand would be best to avoid potential fire hazards and overheating the bottle.)

Does anyone have any experience with either of these options, insight in to which would be more illuminating, more cost effective, or any other ideas for lighting this project?

Thanks! <3

Monochrome / checkerboard and skulls

[drowningmermaid.livejournal.com]

I know. I just posted yesterday, but today, it's MY craft.

I'm totally proud of what I'm posting today. More polymer clay stuff.
I checked out some books from the library about Polymer clay and got some tips as well as ideas for things I could make... I wanted to go simple this time and just use black and white.

( LOOK WHAT I DID!! )

Earring/necklace newbie- follow-up questions

[amante-di-fiore.livejournal.com]

Thanks to all those who posted wonderful responses to my previous post.  I have one more quick question.

I am interested in using simple chain and charms for necklaces- do I just use little rings to attach or is there a better product?

For earrings, I'm interested in charms as well- I know I need the earring hooks, but other than that I don't know how to attach them - do I need pins or rings?  The simpler the better.

Thanks- sorry for the follow-up, I'm just trying to get started.

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[puzzlepeaces.livejournal.com]

I've been crocheting like a mad man lately, so I thought I'd show the fruits of my labor.
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The next project: A tetris blanket. It's slow going, but it's gonna be awesome. Each block is four granny squares.

Seamstress shop!

[leashhh.livejournal.com]

( You got me shakin' all over )

My latest lampwork beads

[lampworkbyamy.livejournal.com]

Recycled Magazine Picture Frame

[cafebeanbrydges.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone!
Does anyone know how to make a recycled magazine picture frame?
(Like this one: http://www.outblush.com/women/images/2008/05/recycled-magazine-picture-frame.jpg)
My friend's birthday is coming up and I really want to make one for her, but I can't figure out how to get the magazine page that tightly wound.
If anyone's had any experience with it, or ideas on how to do it, that would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Handmade prom

[reeshiebeads.livejournal.com]

Had my prom last sataday, and my mum made my dress and i made my necklace! Just had to show them of a bit, i am ridiculously proud!!! 

( Piccys under cut )

halp!

[iveyew.livejournal.com]

i can't find a pattern for this dress. it seems deceptively easy, but i want to get the ruching done properly, and i'm not the best seamstress. it ends just below the knee. any suggestions?




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[lil-bella-girl.livejournal.com]

Since Breaking Dawn is coming out soon I have been making Twilight jewelry like crazy since I am so excited! Here are a few things I made the last couple days. :-)

( YAY Twilight )