.999 Fine Silver over Copper Core Wire

Like many of you, I am always trying to keep my eyes open for new and interesting materials to use in my jewelry.  At the last Gem Faire in Sandy, Ut., I found some wire that is .999 Fine Silver over a Copper core.  They also have 24kt Gold over the copper core.  I did not purchase any of the gold as I really didn't like the yellow color of the 24kt Gold.  I guess I am too used to 14kt. gold.

I purchased some of the silver wire in 16ga., 18ga., and 26ga., and have been using it in some new pieces.  It works pretty much like you'd think.  You need to be really careful so not to get tool marks on the surfaces.  

My grand daughters have fairly sensitive ears and cannot wear a lot of the "cheap" ear wires.  So I had them try this wire and there seems to be no problems.

If you are interested in trying these Silver over Copper core wires, you can find them at
www.usbeadwarehouse.com

If you do decide to use their products, please post a message here so we can all benefit from your experience, good or bad.

See ya soon.

Look right for more jewelry.....

OK, I'm not real sure what's going on, yet.  But when you view my blog through FB, you only get the most recent blog post.  Going to go in and check out the settings in FB's RSS Graffiti.

So, for now,. if you want to see my other new pieces of jewelry posted today - please look to the right and under my picture you will find several new listing.

Thanks for visiting!  I hope to see you again soon.

Lampwork Kindey

OK, here's a little something different.....
These beautiful lamp work beads are on a more traditional ear wire. These unique earrings are made with sterling silver wires that have been soldered and "balled" together then shaped into a "kidney" style wire.

Omegas

Sterling Omegas with fire polished beads make for a fun and funky piece. These earrings go great with jeans as well as dresses/skirts or even a great bohemian look.






These great copper earrings are just another variation - ya gotta have options!!!

Pearl weave

Now these I have saved for me. Woven wire, chain and very nice pearls in Sterling Silver.
They are a somewhat large woven hoop and are great for dressy occasions.

Amethyst copper

These are a more cost effective version of many other earrings. I like to make pieces available in sterling silver and copper. These light amethyst fire polished beads are a very subtle compliment to the copper wire.

Yani's earrings

My beautiful daughter requested I make these for her. They are sterling silver, fire polished beads and dark blue tourmaline. Great for casual or dress.

Amethyst weave

Just sold these woven and coiled sterling earrings to a good friend. She fell in love with them at first sight.

The beautiful Amethyst crystals really shine when they hit the light.

Haylie

My #2 Grand daughter liked these woven earrings. They are sterling silver and just the right size for young teens to ladies.

Swinging Tourmaline

These are one of my favorite "Dress-up" earrings. Made from Sterling Silver, Watermelon Tourmaline and Swarovski Crystal they swing and sway and with all the colors, match just about anything you can wear.

This is one of the earrings shown in The Earring Style Book. The differnce between mine and the author's styles is I left off the little dangles she had on them.

These are an intermediate task and are wonderful to wear.

New styles of earrings for me.

I may wear jeans and T-shirts most of the time, but I am not "dressed" until I have on my jewelry! Earrings being my mainsay.

I have been making several new styles and love them. They are swingy and fun.

I recently bought The Earring Style Book by Stephanie A. Wells. It shows several basic frames for earrings and ways to decorate these frames. Of course, you can use your imagination and decorate them any way you want.

This is a great "idea" book. I would suggest you make a few of her designs - just to get the hang of it then branch out on your own with your ideas. I think you will find these to be a lot of fun.

Time to get serious!

What can I say - I haven't been a very good blogger!

I started this blog several years ago to share pictures of jewelry, ideas, techniques, designs, and anything else I could find regarding jewelry making. I've heard it said that if you didn't get "it" done in the past, how is a great time to start. So here goes!!!!!

I am aiming for 1 blog per week with either new photos of my work or if you'd like to share your work, I'd love to feature you.

I will do my best to find new ideas, techniques, and even share failures. I will share what works for me and what doesn't.

If you have questions or just comments or critiques, please leave a comment.

So here goes.......

I have started creating again.  No brilliant designs are coming forth, but at least I am putting tools to metal and it feels good.  Pictures will be coming soon.

Good grief!!!!  Here it is October 21st, 2011.  Yeah - it's been a whole year since I've written here.  Guess I just wasn't meant to be a blogger.
Maybe I should just shut this thing down and give it up as a lost cause.