Hawaii turquoise silver earrings

I finished this pair during the weekend, and only now,  that we have a day off (public holiday) from work, I got a chance to capture them with the camera.

Hubby doesn't like them, he said they're too exotic for his taste, so I called them in his honour Hawaii :-)

Two gorgeous turquoise drops I bought from a seller in Etsy, and tiny yellow agate beads, which I bought the other day, showed them here.

Total length is about 6 cm, and they're average weight. Nice and flashy, indeed exotic :)

21.50 Euros

Busy days!

Life has been rather crazy lately. I just moved across the state and my hubby and I are house-sitting for the next two months while we look for our own place. It's been a crazy whirlwind! I did manage to get my beads set up this morning though :) I still need to do some more organizing, but I can create again! I was getting itchy fingers. I've been weaving during the transition period, but I had so many ideas that weren't weaving related at the same time! Plus I've been wanting to get ready for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - more on that tomorrow :)

This is just a short post tonight - I'm tired! And my asthma is acting up again *sigh*

Handwired Tiara for My Princess

My daughther always like to be a princess. So I have created a simple tiara for her.

Here is the step by step guide for you if you wish to make one for your princess too.

Materials

1. 1 headband

2. Pearls

3. Brown coloured wire

Step by Step Guide





Step 1
Draw out your design in a piece a paper.

Step 2

Hand-wire each stem according to your design. Leave about 2 inches at the end of the stem.

Step 3
Connect the stem to the headband by wrapping the remaining wire.

Rather simple to do. You can mix and match using other beads and come out with different designs by using the same techniques.

Hope you will like it!

A Little Bit About Me and This Blog

Hi! My name is Ruthie and most of you who read this blog (to begin with
at least) already know me. :) But in case you don't, or in case there
are gaps in what you know, here's a bit of an introduction to who I am
and what I love to do!

I've always been fascinated by the arts, and I would describe myself as having an artistic personality (and all the typical foibles that go with that), but not an artist.  It didn't matter that I was an actor, singer, writer, dancer, and made jewelry as a hobby - in my mind I didn't draw, paint, or sculpt, and therefore I wasn't an artist.

I have since come to the conclusion that I was full of it :p

I AM an artist! I make jewelry. I come up with fun designs, alter designs that I find elsewhere, and find my therapy in the art of my jewelry.  I'm also learning to knit, would dance if I was healthy enough, and write.  Acting and singing have been put aside for now, but who knows what might happen in the future?

I started making jewelry when I was 15, but I started very slowly.  At that point in my life I didn't have a lot of money to buy supplies with and I still had issues with fine motor control that made it hard for me to master the different techniques I was trying to learn.  I never really gave it up though.  I had dreams of one day selling my work and every time I was at a fair or market I'd look in envy at the booths and wish that I was the person behind the counter.

Fast Forward 10 Years:

I had been thinking seriously for about a year about the idea of officially going into business as a jewelry artist.  All my friends and family were encouraging me to pursue it, and making the jewelry for my wedding kinda clinched it in my mind.  I had a ton of fun creating the jewelry for myself, my Mom, my bridesmaids, and some presents for the girls who helped out in various ways. I also got a TON of compliments!

I've dealt with health problems my entire life and my asthma had slowly been growing worse as we got closer to the wedding.  Fortunately, thank God, I made it through that whole process just fine, but I had no clue what was coming next.

I went rapidly down hill after my wedding and before I knew it I was quitting my job and negotiating with my teachers for assignment extensions and extra credit to make up for not being able to go to class.  They almost hospitalized me that quarter.

One thing about asthma and me is that my attacks last for hours.  So I'm forced to sit still and try not to move to much.  I quickly grew tired of playing games on-line, and while I love to read, I kept running out of books!  Then, inspiration stuck, and I started pulling out my jewelry to work on.

It was the perfect fit for what I needed.  I slowly grew more confident at the bead-weaving, a skill I was relatively new at, and found the time working to be very therapeutic.  It helped to keep me calm and to feel like I still had a purpose.  Jewelry work is also something I can do when I'm having troubles thinking from hours of struggling to breath when it's hard to try and get homework done.

Friends at the college saw the pieces I was making and suggested I start selling.  I sold one or two pieces to these friends, and started organizing all the ready-made work I had into price categories.  One of my class mates asked me to bring my stuff to a project meeting we had - and I made $70!

I was hooked.

That week, May 24th, I opened up my etsy shop and put up my first 5 items so that I'd have an address I could give the girls at school to look at.  Let me tell you - starting a business finals week is crazy - but I did it!

Things quickly began to develop.  June 7th I opened up my first jewelry blog.  The next month I found my self getting caught up in my first Etsy team, and doing my first farmers market with the help of Jeanna of Gecko Jewelry!  Soon after I joined the Etsy Blogger Team and things have just snowballed from there. 

I've gotten to the point where I have tons of stock, so I've been turning my attention to marketing my business.  I quickly have realized that my old blog host, wordpress, is NOT sufficient for those needs!  So, a week or two ago I made the decision to try out blogger. To that end I opened up another blog, my treasury blog, to learn more about the program and see if I really wanted to switch my main blog over.  I quickly decided that I did!  Here I am, a week later, I found the time and energy (hidden somewhere) and my new blog is open! Welcome :) 

If you've been following my old blog let me just also say that the format of how I do things here will be pretty much the same.  I'll continue to do my Friday's Featured Artist post as well as talking about what I've got going in the works and the ups and downs of being a jewelry artist :)

Feel free to leave me comments any time! I love reading them <3

Wedding and Handicfart Centre

There are a number of wedding & handicraft centre at Jalan Tar and Semua House. Here are the contacts for you:



Pusat Bunga, Perkahwininan & Krafttangan
Sayang You SB
Lot U5, Upper Fifth Floor, Semua House
Jalan Bunus 6, 50100 Kualal Lumpur
Tel: 2692 1111
http://www.sayangyou.com/

Sin Yin SB
Lot 1-4, Basement 1
Semua House, Jalan Bunos Enam
Off Jalan Masjid India
50100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 26938863
http://www.sinyin.com.my/
Operating House:
Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 10am - 7pm

Making sterling silver headpins without a torch

The other day I was making headpins and I ran out of gas for my little torch. Since I'm making headpins on the kitchen counter, next to the counter is the cooking appliance. I thought to myself, let's try it, why not. And it worked beautifully! Below are a few steps with pictures on how to do it with your regular cooking appliance.
Note: this is only applicable if you want to make headpins. It DOES not work if you want to solder :) But for a quick fix, if you ran out of gas and you're in the middle of the gorgeous pair of earrings and don't have any headpins left, it works :)

1. Cut your wire to size and put them in the flux (mine is some yellow borax liquid from the local jewelry supply shop). I prefer the flux to touch the whole pin, not only the part to be in the fire

2. Take the wire and hold it similarly to how I hold it in the picture, relatively vertical if possible, so the wire blobs up nicely in the middle. You see the bottom becomes after 1-2 seconds strongly yellow. Right after this it curls up into a nice round blob.

3. Take it away from the fire and inspect it briefly. If the blob is not in the middle, or is too small, or not to your liking, put it brieflyback in the fire and repeat the procedure. IF all is good, go to step 4.

4. In the meantime have hot (but not boiling) water in a jar of some sort, but make sure that the dish is not metal. I use a bowl that I bought yoghurt in a while ago. Then put a teaspoon full of pickle. The brand I use is in this picture.

5. As you finish with each pin, put it in the jar with the pickle. You see as the pins are in the container, they are all dark, ugly, oxidized. If you hadn't used flux before, it would be much much worse! Make sure that if you are using anything metal

to put the pins in the container, the metal does not touch the pickle. On the other hand, do not throw the pins in the pickle carelessly either, as the pickel is acid, and although it's not a strong one (yeah I tested it with my finger once, just coz...), it's still acid and not very healthy for your skin (or god forbid your eyes).

6. Leave the pins in the container for anything btw. 5-10 minutes (at least in my experience), until the headpins are nice and white. They are all coated with the film that will be removed during polishing stage.

7. Take out the pins from the pot using anything but metal. I have a copper thong just for this particular task.

My way of polishing the pins is with a Lortone tumbler. Use stainless steel shot of different forms, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. The US folks recommend Dawn, but as the rest of the world might not be equiped with Dawn, you can use any regular liquid. I'm using in general Palmolive, as this is the one I have in my household. Before that I used a no-name liquid that you buy in the supermarket in larger quantities, as it's cheaper. It worked just the same.

Leave the pins for about an hour or so in the tumbler, and when ready, take them out, rinse well and enjoy using your new home-made pins :)

Briolette Yellow Jade necklace and earrings

The battery of my digital camera is on dying, so I've bought a new one from Ebay. It's not here yet and in the meantime I'm suffering (the camera powers down every few minutes), so it's a toughie right now to take pictures. However I managed to take some shots of the latest jewelry I made during the last week. For some of the pieces I used beads purchased last weekend.

Yellow Jade Necklace and earrings

I made this set last weekend using some gorgeous yellow jade beads and a wonderful 

briolette I bought from 

an Etsy supplier. Gotta love that briolette!

You can purchase the necklace and earrings separately, or as a set. If you buy them as a set, you will get an additional 10% discount from the whole. Offer valid only when purchasing through the blog. Free shipping goes either way.

30 Euros - Necklace only

13 Euros - Earrings only

38.7 Euros - Necklace and Earrings set (10% off from buying separately)

Borneo Beads Made of Ceramic or Clay from Sarawak

Picture above are borneo beads I got from Mei of wirebliss. Pretty and nice, isn't?

These beads are from Sarawak, probably made by Dayak. They are known as borneo beads and are made of ceramic or clay. Since they are handmade and hand drawn, there might be slight variations here and there, also in the sizes and shapes. But that is what makes them unique :)

I am going to create something out from there. Will update soon!

Ring Tutorials on Etsy

Something new to share today-tutorials! I've added two "how to" lessons to my Etsy shop describing the process to create some of the ring styles you can find on my site. Each tutorial includes detailed steps and photos of the process. The rings pictured are the first two tutorials I have listed. I have a couple more lined up if there's enough interest in these first lessons. As a little bonus, I will add a $5 off a $15 purchase from my website coupon with each tutorial purchase to everyone who mentions this offer on my blog in the "notes to seller" box during checkout.
Any other tutorials you'd like to see?

Rent a box in Mid Valley to sell your handmade jewelries

Came across this retail store in Mid Valley today and thought it would be of interest to some of you out there who maybe looking for an avenue to sell without quitting your job!

InQbox rents out space in boxes for independent entrepreneurs for them to display and sell their products. They have shop assistants to help you manage the inventory and sell the roducts. The rental is ranging somewhere around RM500+ - RM1500 + depending on the location of the boxes. Perhaps for those who are liked minded, you guys can gather and share 1 box - so you can share out the cost and the risk to test out the concept!

Here is the service descriptions i got from alibaba.com

inQbox [in-Q-box] is the first urban retail utility concept store of it's kind, conceptualised in 2003 and set-up in 2004. inQbox represents a collective of independant designers and entrepreneurs from your city and around the world, whom we call boxPreneurs. If you've always wanted to develop and incubate your talents further than just a hobby, home business or side interest and are just waiting to break into the retail market, inQbox will give you retail space + gallery space [inQboxlets] at low cost and low risk.

As inQbox strongly encourages creativity & entrepreneurship, we will provide you with not only an accessible retail option but also merchandising and marketing tips for your products. We will give you a chance to create exposure for your brand and merchandise, and at the same time, reduce your retail hassles. Set in prime location, inQbox helps you embark on your dream
of having your own shop and being your own boss while letting you continue with your busy life, be it taking care of your children, travelling or working in a corporate firm. Yes, most of our boxPreneurs are talented people just like you! For further enquiries and an appointment, please contact Kelvin @ 0177388077.

Gemstones shopping

Ok so  yesterday I decided to indulge myself, so I went to the local gemshop and bought all these goodies, plus 5 meters of sterling silver chain. It was all quite expensive, but I came out with some nice things from there. Rose quartz, all sorts of agates, a couple of glass briolettes, moonstone, jade, two sizes of amethyst and  lapis (the most expensive of all the batch except the silver chain). I guess I won't be visiting that shop at least until Christmas anymore. I need to get going and make some stuff out of all this, and sell, so the hole in my credit card is smaller :)

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Books We Recommend:

We strongly recommend the following books about beading and jewelry making
Glamorous Beaded Jewelry : Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings

Complete Beading Jewelry & Accessories

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading

The Beader's Color Palette By Margie Deeb

Books about Jewelry Making Business/ Marketing

Start Your Own Home Based Jewelry Business (eBook)

Guide To Your Profitable Jewelry Booth (eBook)

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2008 Beading Contest

FMG 2008 Beading Contest winners were announced a couple of weeks ago. Not gold, not silver, not bronze, I got just Judge's Favorite Award for two necklaces (Midnight Flowers and Shahrazad), and Golden Rose Necklace made FMG final.

Glamorous Beaded Jewelry : Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings

This is another offer from http://www.kakibook.lelong.com.my/ to our club members. You will be entitled to 10% discount if you buy the book from them by quoting diyjewelryclub.blogspot.com.

Glamorous Beaded Jewelry : Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings
ISBN-13: 9781580112956
ISBN-10: 1580112951
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
Date: June 2006
Page Count: 143
Price: RM69.90
Delivery charges within Malaysia: RM3.9
Contact: tangyauhoh@gmail.com

Filled to overflowing with exquisitely photographed, amazingly beautiful pieces of beaded jewelry, from bracelets and earrings, to rings and necklaces, Beautiful Beaded Jewelry is the stylish compendium of 25 original designs, each created from beads of every imaginable description and the very simplest of beading techniques. - 25 stunning designs for jewelry that sparkles with color-- from chandelier earrings and knotted-and-bejewled chokers, to chunky bracelets and cocktail rings - Over 175 gorgeous color photographs that capture every shimmering detail of each finished piece, and map out the precise steps to beading every bracelet, earring, necklaces, and ring featured in the collection - Clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions accompanied by close-up photographs and illustrations that guide even the absolute beginner to professional-looking results - Special sections on quick-and-easy beading basics, and the best sources for finding everything needed to make all the pieces in the collection.

Click here for more info.

Complete Beading Jewelry & Accessories

Good news to all jewelry making maniacs! We got a deal with an online store http://www.kakibook.lelong.com.my/ who is offering our club members/ readers 10% discount on the book: complete Beading: Jewelry & Accessories. The book is selling at RM89.90 at retail outlets. After 10% discount, it would cost RM80.90. Add RM3.90 for delivery charges for delivery within Malaysia.

Author: Jema Hewitt
Edition Description: Spiral
Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts
Category: Hobbies & Crafts
ISBN-10: 1580112234
ISBN-13: 9781580112239
Format: Hardcover
Publication Year: 2004

This book is ideal for anyone interested in beading and jewelry-making. It features 30 beadwork projects for all levels of skill, from the beginner to the more experienced beader. Also included is valuable information on important techniques, tools, and materials. Beautiful color photographs show off the handsome finished projects. Step-by-step color photography and clear instructive captions guide the reader through every part of the project, allowing for success every time. These craft ideas, which include bracelets, earrings, and bags, will inspire and delight beaders of all skill levels.

As a beginner, I personally find that the instruction on this book is easy to follow. It covers important techniques such as bead threading, wire work, looming and bead weaving.

If you are interested in this book, please order it thru tangyauhoh@gmail.com.
Please quote DiyJewelryClub.blogspot.com in order to be entitled for the discount.

The Birdies - Sheela Goh from Eclettica, The Atelier

Today, I'd like to introduce you to Sheela Goh from Eclettica, The Atelier in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. She is known with her signature piece - the Birdies. Currently, she is the only designer who creates wire-wrapped birdies. Unlike many other wire-wrapping designers, her Birdies are totally made from wire-wrapping, there is no soldering involved at all. The birdies is an integral part of her designs.


Impressive with her work? Here is the interview with Sheela:

Sheela, tell us about yourself
I'm a full time artisan jewellery designer. Creating is my profession. I live and breathe (and often dream) wires, pliers and gems. I've been told I also talk to my tools and gems, and sometimes in my sleep. Although physically in Kuching, Sarawak at this moment, I actually live in Houston.

How did you start doing jewelry (or beadmaking) as a business?
Honestly? On a dare. A very close friend of mine dared me to try in November 2007 and I did, and the end result was so yucky I dug a hole in the backyard and buried it. I'd like to think I've improved a wee bit since then :)

Every artist has a personal "creative process", can you explain yours?
It's a convoluted process. Sometimes it happens with a bit of poetry or tune that gets stuck in my mind. Other times, it begins with a sketch, very often in the middle of the night, I kid you not. Most times, it's a matter of trying to get my hands to keep up with that constantly-working creative side of my brain. I have so many trains of thoughts hurtling through my brain all at the one same time that I live in hope of some labratory sending me mutant octopus DNA so I can sprout extra arms and hands, and do more in a day.

When people start doing jewelry, they tend to try a lot of different things before settling down to something that resonates with them, tell us how has your jewelry work changed since you began?
I did (and still do on my Prêt-à-Porter Boutique) the quirky and playful gamut at first. I very much enjoy churning out the unexpected, and experimenting with mixed mediums such as Lucite, Brass, Copper and vintage bits was a lovely way to express that. And this same sentiment is still very evident in the more intricate Atelier pieces that I currently do. I believe in having fun with one's accessories. Living life to the fullest should also extend to one's wardrobe, yes? Despite being couture jewellery, my Atelier designs are still much about being happy. Being unpredictable. Heaven forbid that Eclettica should ever start becoming predictable. Shudder.

What would you like to work with/or what skill would you like to learn that you haven't yet?
I would very much like to one day learn metalsmithing, to make my own rings and things. Especially handcuffs for when my daughter grows up and the boys start coming over. Maybe some other sort of restraining accessories for my stepsons too. That's food for thought.

How many hours a week do you spend in the creative side of your business vs… the business side?
Again I wish for mutant octopus DNA. I would optimistically claim 50% of my time being invested in each aspect but I would be lying. Realistically, it'd be about 110% on creating and 10% on business development, PR and marketing. That's really a bad ratio, huh? I need to level that out a bit.

What inspires you creatively?
Everything. And nothing. I'm blessed to be the sort of person who's never before faced a creative block. Have I just jinxed myself?

Where do you sell at primarily-website, brick & mortar stores, shows, etc. Based on your experience, where is the best place to sell jewelries?
Online and at selected partner galleries. I've found the Web to be the most conducive for young brands, i.e., virtually zero in terms of barrier to entry, overheads are exceedingly low and there are some excellent marketplaces which are themselves already established thus guaranteeing a certain level of traffic. That said, the Web is also saturated which means one needs to work extremely hard to differentiate one's brand (another reason why I need to invest more time into the business side of things). Yet one more big issue with the Web is the bountiful presence of copycats. Bane of my existence, and very likely the bane of many other genuinely hardworking designers out there. I avoid most craft fairs because I've personally found them to be a lot of hard work for minimal returns. Most people go to fairs looking for deals and Eclettica jewellery isn't priced to be a deal. Maybe I just haven't found the right craft fair yet :) in any event, since Eclettica is me, myself and I alone, I need to be very focused as to where my pieces are retailed, particularly when each design can take up to 2 full days of work.

Can you tell us about some important goals you have achieved with your jewelry work?
I've been able to spend time with Eve, much more so than when I was a journalist. Yes I still work 14-16 hours a day but I can take time off during the day when I feel like it and go watch a movie with Eve, or we can go to the pool, or just get our hair done. That, to me, is THE most important goal I've been able to achieve and it's just so fulfilling. I am also very happy to no longer have to take orders from anyone save myself. I'm never been very good with that, I confess. Of course, the flipside of things is if I do take the day off and play truant, I'm going to have work doubly hard the next day to make up for things, you know. But being able to decide that by myself, is just an indescribable feeling.
What advice would you give to someone who is interested doing jewelry as a business?
I'm sure you've all heard this before but it's true - be unique. Create something different, differently you. Be patient. Rome wasn't built in a day and despite what you hear about so and so being discovered and becoming a millionaire in 2 months, real life doesn't work that way. Be patient and work really hard, work really smart to carve your own design identity and promote, promote, promote. Another very important thing to remember - don't overstock on the gems. It's a natural addiction for all jewellery designers. We hoard more than we use which makes for lovely personal drooling but does nothing in helping to pay bills :) so buy what you need, don't buy more until you've used up what you have on hand. That's an adage I'm still trying to come to terms with.

Do you have any big/exciting news or different directions for your business this year?
Heaps! But I'd like to keep it under wraps for now, so that's it's still a surprise when I announce it :) if everything works out, Eclettica will be branching out by October 2008.

If you teach, where will you be teaching this year?
I've been asked to teach before but I've turned them down because I homeschool my daughter and that alone takes up all of my teaching patience. I don't think I have anything left. I doubt students will appreciate a teacher who's cranky and impatient LOL

Who are some of your favorite artists and crafters?
My answer would be everyone with a unique design style. That alone is a trait to admire and respect.

Sheela, thanks so much for sharing your experience today. I've really enjoyed learning about the inspirations behind your designs.

For those who keen to know more about Sheela, please visit:
Atelier www.rubylane.com/shops/eclettica, http://www.eclettica.etsy.com/
Prêt-à-Porter http://www.heralterego.etsy.com/
Blog http://www.ecletticaonline.blogspot.com/
Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/eclettica

Bracelets, pendants

I've been busy over the last few days and the weekend making all sorts of jewelry. I took a few of Eni Oken's older tutorials to brushen up some of my techniques, also purchased the wrapping tutorial by Earringsbyerin (available on Etsy) and finally on Saturday I made two bracelets in Sharlyn Miller style with a heavily oxidized look.

Tooth of the Wild

When I purchased this tooth style carnelian bead, I had no idea what I will do with it. However once I went  over some older Eni Oken tutorials, I found my inspiration, and this is the result.

Length is about 6 cm, and it comes on a sterling silver chain, with free shipping, as usual, for all my pieces.

28 Euros

Pink Jade Pendant

This is a gorgeous pink jade briolette focal bead that I purchased on Etsy a while ago. I again used one of Eni's tutorials to wrap it around, embellishing it with a round of sterling silver beads. Pendant is 3x4 cm long.

28 Euros

Carnelian Fish pendant

I love this gorgeous carnelian bead and I think I found a nice way to wrap it, in a net surrounded by sterling silver beads. I call it The Fish :)Dimensions are 6.5x3.5 cm and it's of an average weight.

28 Euros

Autumn Agate wrapped bracelet

My  inspiration for this and the next bracelets is the work of Stacie Florer at Nomadic Creations. She is working in the style of Sharlyn Miller and Connie Fox, and she inspired me to dab in this work a bit as well. I especially enjoyed oxidizing the pieces :D

Wrapped in various techniques, the center is made in herringbone wrapping using heavier gauge silver wire. 29.5 cm long, it can be slightly extended upon request to up to 1 cm.

29 Euros

Blue wrapped bracelet

Yeah, very creative name, what can I say :p

It has a gorgeous lampwork bead by an Etsy artist, some pink quartz beads and I'm not sure about the turquoise color beads. Could be Czech Glass beads, not sure. Clasp handmade, coiled and hammered. Also 29.5 cm long, and it can be extended about up to a cm or so. Plenty of wrapping techniques embedded, among others the famous herringbone wrapping technique.

29 Euros