De nos jours, avec la demande croissante du marché des bijoux de la mode, de plus en plus de fabricants de bijoux et hommes d'affaires de perles en gros en ligne ont saisi l’occasion d’accroître leur revenu. Lorsque vous cherchez des "perles" ou "perles...
I'm sure that a lot of you are away on your Summer Holidays and if not away, might be surrounded by demanding children! However, for those of you who have a little 'ME' time to spare ... here's chance to create a beautiful and timeless CLASP, which is perfect for a double strand necklace. I call it: EGYPTIAN SPIRAL CLASP as it is based on a traditional Egyptian chain design, which some of you might already be familiar with. I love creating my own clasps, as not only do they look much better, but I can co-ordinate the style and gauge of wire with the rest of the piece so that it becomes totally integrated and blends perfectly - creating a finished piece with harmonious continuity. Below are a few other designs that I create for necklaces and bracelets. But now back to the EGYPTIAN SPIRAL CLASP ... You will need some 0.8mm (20-gauge) wire, a hammer & steel stake, round, flat and chain nosed pliers. 1. To begin, cut approximately 5" (12.5cms) of wire and double it, by folding in half around the end of your round nosed pliers. 2. Using your flat nosed pliers, squeeze the wires together so that they run parallel. (Optional: Hammer the tip of the doubled wire end on a steel stake to work-harden). 3. Create spirals on each end of the wire, curling them up (outwardly) towards the doubled end. 4. Using the widest part of your round nosed pliers, bend the doubled end around to form a hook. Use the tip of your round nosed pliers to create a tiny 'lip' at the end of the doubled hook. 5. To make the 'EYE' LOOP or other side of the clasp, cut approx. 4" (10cms) of 0.8mm (20-gauge) wire and fold in half around your round nosed pliers to make a loop. As before, start creating spirals on each cut end. 6. Stop curling the wire when the spirals are level on each side and hammer the top loop to work harden and flatten. 7. Here's the finished item, ready to be connected by 2 jump rings at either end, or crimped onto nylon filament, etc... I've provided some basic wire measurements to get you started, but you can use more wire to increase the length of hook, or create bigger spirals. Or try working with thicker gauges for a chunky look for a heavy beaded necklace and coloured wire for a modern twist. Alternatively, use your flat-nosed pliers to create a square end to the 'eye'loop ... just play around and experiment with the style. Here's a clasp with a a 'heart' theme ... ... and finally, here's one of my new flora clasps. Be experimental with the wire and invent your own distinctive findings. These little details will set your pieces apart from the constant stream of mass manufactured High Street retail jewellery. ... and here is the classic Egyptian Spiral Chain that the clasp is based and inspired by ...
Léto má naprostá většina lidí spojené s dovolenou, odpočinkem a načerpáním nových sil v přírodě. Nelze však pominout, že toto krásné roční období sebou nese i některá negativa, mezi které patří například dotěrný hmyz, ať už jde o komáry, mouchy, vosy nebo klíšťata. Hmyz není jen nepříjemný, ale může být i nebezpečný, protože někdy přenáší i závažné choroby. Abyste si mohli své vysněné chvíle v přírodě užít bez strachu z klíšťat, poradíme vám možná překvapivý, ale jednoduchý a účinný způsob, jak je od sebe odpudit. Potřebovat budete pouze esenciální olej, a lepivý váleček na čištění oděvů. A jak to funguje? Před procházkou nebo výletem...
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made by Lady Gepa of SunDragon made with yarn
Wire Angel: I came across this project on Pinterest for making a wire Angel. This was a simple project that took less than an hour to make. I ended up with a nine inch tall angel.
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slimáčik, Drôtovanie, - inšpirácie a nápady na tvorenie.
You will be amazed to know what you can do with some paper wire. You can use this DIY craft to make beautiful items like dancing human figures to even a beautiful view of the landscape.
