Category — Designs

Small two toned yellow crystals are paired with gold chandelier findings for a perfect summer earring for that special summer outing. I used this finding as a frame to cluster wrap crystals to the chandelier. I admit I had to become "one" with the wire….it took me a couple of tries and 26 gauge wire works best when making something like this.

Anywho…other pix feature the three finishes we carry; antique copper, gold and silver plate and a dangle design in coppery tones that sold like hot cakes in my store days.

Get Creative,

Cynthia,

ohiobeads.com

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Seriously fun to wear earrings can be made with these antique brass filigree components. In this particular example I mixed many colors of green in response to the new spring colors surrounding me these days.

Consider all the colors in your bead collection..try black, purple, pink, aqua or earthly brown hues. Antique brass compliments many colors. AND, still light as feathers after loading them up with lots of drops. 

Show off your free spirited side and make and wear a pair!

Go wild with color,

Cynthia

ohiobeads.com

Component links here:

Antique brass posts

Antique brass filigree

Antique brass 4mm jump rings

Antique brass thin headpins

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I'm Smitten with Terri Caprio's charming pendant. Isn't it lovely. SIGH…..

and a labor of artistry.

I met Terri while teaching at a beading occasion last weekend at Zeffers Farm Studios. Jewelry finishing techniques was the topic of choice and after a quick assessment of students needs and desires we floated from beader to beader assisting in ways to help them with current projects or begin new ones. Back to playing the role of shop owner.

Terri wanted to work with this pendant she made from porcelain clay. Which btw, progresses through multiple steps of painting, glazing and firing. She also created the frame from fine silver clay applying more processes for a beautiful finished centerpiece.

After some deliberation she chose to hang the pendant from gunmetal chain which brought out the detail in the fine silver and added contrast to the painting. After some instruction on adding beads to chain, a necklace was born. All attendees were impressed. And rightly so.

A Final Note.

Many thanks to Trish for the invite to her studio. I enjoyed meeting new artisans at Zeffers Farm Studios last weekend. Many creative, talented people walk through those doors. 

Take care,

Cynthia

ohiobeads.com

P.S. If you're a local (Cincinnati/ Dayton area) then check out this link and learn more about creating with art clays, fused glass, jewelry making and creative exploration.

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Photography class assignment: Shoot images that are shiny and reflective.

As a art design major in school I had to take photography classes as part of my core curriculum and I enjoyed it immensely. Currently, the photography bug has bitten again and decided taking a photography class would acquaint me with a new camera and force me to try some other creative processes. (Internet work can be a bit lonely )

Exploring other creative mediums enhances productivity in your current pursuits. It's a good thing!

I will start to dedicate a few posts here and there highlighting such pursuits. Hope you won't mind.. 

More later,

Cynthia,

ohiobeads.com

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