29 May, 2009
Due to the popularity of our vintage products we have expanded our range to include Altered Art!
Break through the barriers and experiment with all the different possibilities available using vintage products in your jewellery projects.
“Human use of mica dates back to pre-historic times. Mica was known to ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, Chinese civilization, as well as the Aztec civilization of the New World.” Wikipedia Article
Mica is a natural and very old stone which is a great component for use in jewellery. It can just be cut with scissors into the shape needed and then heated, embossed or coloured. I have created a pair of earrings teaming the mica with memory foil tape. I also used metal charms and chain to jazz it up in our Mica Monarch Earrings above.
Just like the glimmer glass which we had featured last month, the glimmer glass chipboard elements are made of the same materials, but have a self adhesive back and the creme de cocoa features stunning vintage components. Also available in delicious creme de cocoa.
In this lovely owl necklace, I have used two of the owl pieces out of a creme de cocoa packet. I have then used the memory tape in aluminium to edge it and complemented it with 22 gauge wire and golden shadow and mocca swarovski crystals. A packet of glimmer chips includes 36 pieces and can be drilled, adhered, punched and used also in combination with bails.
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18 May, 2009
We’ve introduced a fantastic new category to WishWare Beads, called “Altered Art Supplies“. You will see a lot more products featured from this section as it is completed. The exciting part for our customers is the ability to truly fashion something unique to individual style, as Altered Art Supplies pioneers many rare and exclusive items to Australia.
Our new mirror embellishments offer a lot of jewellery opportunities, particularly when teamed up with earring bails. A packet includes pink and white mirror embellishments in a particular theme in 4 assorted pieces.
Silver Swallow Necklace
For the Silver Swallow Necklace I have teamed the large silver bird with a pair of earring bails and fine silver chain. Complimented by Swarovski crystal margaritas in mirror silver colour and crystal moonlight baugette crystal connectors it makes a light yet stylish necklace.
3 May, 2009
Australian alternative country singer and songwriter Kasey Chambers made a real statement with these filigree earrings at the recent sound aid concert. They’re rather nice, large filigree doily-shaped metal findings which are attached onto an ear-wire to create a massive earring.
I’ve created two different versions of this style of earrings. The first using the Swarovski crystal rhodium filigrees with set Swarovski crystal stones which create a very glitzy version.
The second version is with two brass filigree shapes and finished off with some jet nut Swarovski crystal stones. They make a large earring, but would be very effective and stand out when worn.
