tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91215441097252378692024-03-13T08:56:51.294-04:00d'Olivia Jewelry and MoreBeading Adventuresd'Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09818093802582317811noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-30160763570884238692022-02-06T11:57:00.000-05:002022-02-06T11:57:36.238-05:00KIRA Earrings<p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJVJsLWpoyR6IECkcbdk7hA52818voTPtHQNEraA13zDTFcPVH35Afpp9XpCByvxpIjVDuE0DP0qaXtIY6sqlqkroVJi0KTtuKhyfq5yFdvyy7fCOzoy2lAxxPNcBZYGUVdeXL0_nao1eO58dHkoidxPr_8nryujd6-0P786hNe878VAZ0l8KNOfUuew=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJVJsLWpoyR6IECkcbdk7hA52818voTPtHQNEraA13zDTFcPVH35Afpp9XpCByvxpIjVDuE0DP0qaXtIY6sqlqkroVJi0KTtuKhyfq5yFdvyy7fCOzoy2lAxxPNcBZYGUVdeXL0_nao1eO58dHkoidxPr_8nryujd6-0P786hNe878VAZ0l8KNOfUuew=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I made these earrings from the <a href="https://beadsmagic.com/free-pattern-for-earrings-kira/" target="_blank">Kira Earrings pattern</a> on <a href="http://BeadsMagic.com">BeadsMagic.com</a> . It was an easy to follow pattern, so I only messed up a few times. Some of the beads I used here were Crystal/Marea Tilas, Crystal Bronze Gold SuperDuos, <a href="https://www.potomacbeads.com/miyuki-seed-beads-turquoise-lined-light-topaz-luster-11-0#attr=59815,59816,59817,59818" target="_blank">Turquoise Lined Light Topaz Luster Miyuki 11/0</a>, <a href="https://artbeads.com/jewelry-supplies/druk-bead-3mm-silver/" target="_blank">3mm Silver Round Czech Glass</a>, and Czech Druk 4mm Carnelian.<br /></div><br /><p></p>Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-34687018124548476812022-01-26T18:31:00.002-05:002022-01-26T18:46:43.525-05:00Fanfare Earrings with Vexolo Beads<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4JPMW0vtN1GGzdsHaGxA3kZkc1mxNTGPMUGfEuASdhwLqbcywUZvb1F1ndT6WebkqFj4IBlqs3B99o4QPfkHkFY_cdIEBGTM4PLIEF4OYMMx0Np-aI-JcIOhCv5scQDx85Du1mxA_4pFAzGceD4xLWfZtlr5ChsYae_qbeuC75FYK_BmUtOh7kzRCnw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4JPMW0vtN1GGzdsHaGxA3kZkc1mxNTGPMUGfEuASdhwLqbcywUZvb1F1ndT6WebkqFj4IBlqs3B99o4QPfkHkFY_cdIEBGTM4PLIEF4OYMMx0Np-aI-JcIOhCv5scQDx85Du1mxA_4pFAzGceD4xLWfZtlr5ChsYae_qbeuC75FYK_BmUtOh7kzRCnw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /> This design is called the <a href="https://youtu.be/rW9dFO8IPbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fanfare Earrings</a>, pattern by Potomac Beads. It uses the <a href="https://www.potomacbeads.com/shop/category/vexolo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vexolo beads</a>, which I've only used once in this pattern, but I'd like to try them again. They seem best fitted to circles and half-circle designs.<br /><p></p>Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-7762323352081412642014-03-30T16:08:00.000-04:002014-03-30T16:08:59.837-04:00Silver Woven Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some silver earrings I made using a weaving technique. <br />
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It has a "domed" look to it. I want to try these using white pearls too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-79008725585959641212014-02-13T12:42:00.000-05:002014-02-13T12:42:29.353-05:00Copper Earth-Tone Bracelet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've used green jasper, taupe sea glass, and ivory natural pearls here with copper wire to make a bracelet.<br />
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Copper is such a pretty color. I don't know why I don't use it more.<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-5664165915455125292013-12-22T13:26:00.000-05:002013-12-22T13:26:40.959-05:00Frozen Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy frozen holidays to all! I think snow is pretty if you don't have to go out in it. I hope the weather is great wherever you are. Happy New Year!<br /><br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-23072526950442258962013-11-29T19:46:00.001-05:002013-11-29T19:46:57.434-05:00Brown Medallion Necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a long necklace made of tiger's eye with golden cylindrical beads. I made the pendant from resin, in a mold I made from a found item. I think it looks like an antique or at least part of a space ship.<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-59962128916641924022013-10-29T18:53:00.000-04:002013-10-29T18:54:02.305-04:00Black Choker with Pendant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided I needed a short black necklace with a small pendant, so I went through my bead stash. I had 9 shiny bicones, so I picked up beading needle and thread to fashion a pendant. <br />
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Some people are very good following intricate bead weaving patterns with tiny beads. I am not those people. I usually get the larger beads, and then start waving my needle around thinking "I'm sure something will turn out eventually." So, this pendant is what turned out. <br />
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I used black beading wire for the necklace because I wanted it to show through the clear beads.<br />
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We are starting down that path to Autumn now. I can see the leaves falling from the trees. Here are some photos from the local park in Summer's last hurrah.<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-68540887333224432512013-09-21T16:43:00.000-04:002013-09-21T16:43:05.466-04:00Wooden Hoop Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I experimented with some wood components, and made these earrings.<br />
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I put two beads in the middle of the hoop, and then put one bead to dangle on the end. The color palette is all natural wood tones.<br /><br />
<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-80394587335458362842013-08-11T13:13:00.000-04:002013-08-11T13:13:53.864-04:00Coral Bead Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided I needed earrings in a warm pink color, and found these coral beads somewhere in my bead stash. I'm fairly bad at remembering bead stitches, or even following a pattern diagram (so sad!) so I just tinkered for a while with thread until I came up with this flower pattern. Hopefully, I'll remember how I did this for the next time!<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-55578513872605465712013-07-21T14:28:00.000-04:002013-07-21T14:28:03.992-04:00Double Ribbon Necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found these pretty double ribbon necklaces that were already attached to clasps (!), so I merely added pendants to them.<br />
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It's not really difficult to add ribbon endings and a clasp, but I thought it was neat that these were already finished.<br />
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These large glass foil beads made pretty pendants that complemented the ribbon colors.<br />
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I like the organza ribbon combined with the cord. Now I just have to remind myself to get them posted into my Etsy shop!<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-61340329762435626582013-07-04T13:07:00.001-04:002013-07-04T13:07:44.280-04:00Red White and Blue Earrings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Fourth of July all! Here are some red white and blue earrings made from fire polished crystals. I wish you all a wonderful holiday, and hope your weather is sunny and beautiful today!<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-44369681596170214632013-06-16T18:22:00.000-04:002013-06-16T18:22:23.743-04:00Turquoise Beads RevisitedRemember this gift?<br />
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I received these <a href="http://www.cousin.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Cousin Beads</a> from <a href="http://abeadaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Crone of A Bead a Day</a>. I used the beads in this necklace. I thought the orange beads and the butterfly pendant gave it a nice summery look.<br />
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They also looked great in earrings!<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-75012884698716809442013-05-20T12:23:00.002-04:002013-05-20T12:23:59.416-04:00Flying Birds Resin PendantRemember this lovely gift of an open pendant from <a href="http://abeadaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Crone of A Bead a Day</a>?<br />
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I thought I could enhance it by creating a design within the opening. Here is the artwork that I created with Photoshop.<br />
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After sealing the design, I applied resin and attached the pendant.<br />
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After letting it set, I trimmed back the photo paper and applied gold Gilder's Paste to the back, sealing it with more resin. The next step will be making the necklace for it!<br />
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Are you the type of person who saves odd bits of things, imagining you will find a use for them at a later time? A while back a received a package which had 2 large pieces of cardboard in the packing. I was sure I might need that cardboard in the future, so I set them aside.<br />
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After struggling with trying to photograph clipon earrings on pierced earring displays, I came up with an idea. <br />
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I took one piece of cardboard and cut a rectangle in the center. Then I stapled the other piece of cardboard on the bottom.<br />
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I cut a slit in the bottom and used that little rectangle as a support so that it will stand up. Now I can use this display for my photographs within the lightbox.<br />
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I visited <a href="http://www.northstarorchard.com/" target="_blank">North Star Orchards</a> in Cochranville, Pennsylvania, for their recent open house event. North Star grows fabulous heirloom fruits such as <a href="http://www.northstarorchard.com/products_apples.php" target="_blank">apples</a>, <a href="http://www.northstarorchard.com/products_peaches_plums.php" target="_blank">peaches</a>, and <a href="http://www.northstarorchard.com/products_pears.php" target="_blank">asian pears</a>. There were many lovely trees to view, and their farmers were all friendly and helpful.<br />
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I hungrily await these blossoms becoming fruit!<br />
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It was really the perfect day for an outing. Happy Spring to everyone!<br />
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I just received a lovely gift from blogger and author <a href="http://abeadaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Crone of A Bead a Day</a>. The pendant is large and adorned with aqua and red crystals in an antique brass frame. It will coordinate with the faceted bi-color crystals in red and brown.</div>
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You can see that the pendant is completely open. I would like to use this in a project where I put some sort of artwork as the base and possibly sealing it with resin. I just have to do enough planning so I don't irretrievably muck it up!<br />
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As if that wasn't enough, I also received various bead strands in lovely shades of blue and turquoise. Another project to contemplate! I think I might use silver accents rather than the golden accents that it came with. The turquoise might "pop" well with yellow or orange colors. I have used the <a href="http://www.cousin.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Cousin</a> jewelry products in my designs before, and they always have many pretty things to get my ideas flowing.<br />
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These items were gifted to me, rather than purchased.<br />
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I came across these red ladybug beads and made them into earrings. They are actually quite a lot larger than real ladybugs. Ladybugs make me think of spring and gardening. <br />
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I was thinking green because St. Patrick's Day was coming up. So I used two colors of green crystals for these earrings. The faceted rounds have a sort of milky opaqueness to them. The center beads are Swarovksi roundels, which always look good in anything!<br />
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I recently bought some pearls from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/" target="_blank">Auntie's Beads</a> because I saw some new colors available. I bought <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Pearl-10mm-Round-Bead-Strand-Melon_p_22114.html&catid=2841" target="_blank">melon</a>, cantaloupe, and <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Pearl-8mm-Bead-Strand-Pumpkin_p_21012.html&catid=2840" target="_blank">pumpkin</a>. Here they are with an orange (I have no fresh cantaloupe today!) for a color comparison.<br />
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The "matte" pearls shown in the forefront are named "pumpkin". I think these could look either summery or autumn-ish, depending on what you do with them. The large pearly ones are named "melon", and the small ones are named "cantaloupe". I can't discern the difference between the melon and cantaloupe. Can you?<br />
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Nevertheless, I think these are very pretty and will make some nice jewelry pieces when I decide what to do with them.<br />
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Below, I have arranged them in a mock three strand necklace. These beads would look nice just strung like this, but of course I will find some way to mix them up with different colors when I make the final design. <br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-44524065193135377052012-12-25T11:58:00.000-05:002012-12-25T11:58:22.052-05:00Seasons Greetings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Santa brought me a white Christmas this year. It is already melting, but the big storm will soon come tomorrow. I'm sure I'll find that less enjoyable :-) But it was nice to wake up to a pretty white coating of snow.<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-84687710321862078422012-12-13T19:17:00.001-05:002012-12-13T19:17:48.038-05:00Kuan Yin Navy Blue Pendant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kuan Yin is often seen as the saint of mercy and compassion in Asian religions. I created a pendant based upon a vintage form and used it as a pendant on this necklace. I've used shades of dark blue, crystal, and silver.<br />
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She is painted clay, made in my silicone mold.<br /><br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-72064131744925208372012-11-27T13:38:00.000-05:002012-11-27T13:38:20.035-05:00Navy Molded Clay Clipon Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These clip on earrings were an experiment. Firstly, I made a mold from a vintage button. I created a cabochon from white polymer clay, and painted it many times over with different colors of blue paint and then sealed it.<br />
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The second part of the experiment is to glue these cabochons to clip on backs that have a glue pad. They seemed to adhere well. I spent a long time deciding how large a cabochon I could use (I have many vintage buttons I can mold!). These doorknocker motif molds are rather small. I could not use anything too much smaller, or the metal clips would show when worn. I could not decide if a bigger cabochon would look odd or not. I'll leave that for another experiment.<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-74215607321019267922012-11-22T09:55:00.001-05:002012-11-22T09:55:32.078-05:00Happy Thanksgiving 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. Here are some flower pictures for you. Enjoy the day!<br />
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<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05800278294559232038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121544109725237869.post-84142026489710262262012-10-24T17:53:00.001-04:002012-10-24T17:53:51.965-04:00Anyone for clay?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found these photos in my computer. A while back, I was making some decorations with polymer clay and I was experimenting with color mixing. Do you do this too? I was attempting to get the correct color of dusty red.<br />
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I need to cut out tiny even circles of different colors to see how the colors came out. I had a color in my head and was trying to match it! The tough part is remembering the formula and documenting it to find it later.<br />
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Of course, now I cannot remember what item I made with it. <br />
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