The new Belle Armoire Jewelry issue is here and chock full of Springy ideas that will tickle your inspiration bones!
This is a little peak at my article... it's all about our feathered friends, crystals and metal flowers.
I share my secret source for those vintage bird images, but you've got to pick up the magazine to find out where I get them from! And to those who have written me about this article, thanks so much, and I hope I was able to answer your questions properly!! GOOD LUCK and PLEASE let me know how your little treasures come out!
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I loved this article, Jessica! I just bought a chandelier at a garage sale a few weeks ago (for the crystals, of course) and I tried my hand at collaging on one last night. I have all kinds of ideas for this now. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYeah Jessica, congrats on the beautiful article. The necklaces are lovely. Way to go! Riki
ReplyDeleteLOVED this article and beautiful idea! I purchased several chandelier pendants months ago, knowing the perfect "technique" would manifest. I love this publication and when I saw the gorgeous necklaces, I couldn't wait to get started with my little finds. Still waiting on a few supplies, but I'll keep you updated. You are truly an inspiration to us all! Regards, Sheila
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I need to head to the city to find a copy. Actually I just need to subscribe. Can't wait to see your work in print!
ReplyDeleteYour work is very beautiful and has a very specific preciousness to it. It's crazy to think of all the the bits and pieces of stuff I have collected at farm auctions over the past 24 years and finally ejected from my ever over-flowing life. What I would like to get your thoughts on is; Do you experience the tendency for wrapped links to kind of "kink" and not drape fluidly like regular chain? I found that by keeping a deep stock of sauldered closed jump rings in different sizes and connecting one between each wrapped bead link stops the "kinks". It also provides a really sweet place to hand wrapped dangles from so you avoid the dangles from awkwardly hanging due to the lack of fluidity of the wrapped link chain.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more of your work!
Dear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteThankyou for the kind comment... the word "precious" just made my day!
hmmmm.... honestly I don't find I have that problem with the kinking, not sure what I am doing differently. I do sometimes use jump rings in between the links, but I think I do it more for the "look"... sometimes I like how it can lighten a beaded chain up a bit. I agree that hanging dangles from the jumprings is effective (and oh-so-cute), though I tend to keep my chains simple and focus more on the pendant as my focal art. I have friends in the industry that can really load up a chain (in a good way), but I found, that it isn't me, and when I try to do it, the chain looks junky to me. I don't know how they pull it off!
I would love to see some of your work, please let me know where I can see it!!
xo ~Jes
also anonymous, what gauge wire are you using? that might make a difference too....
ReplyDeleteHello, again! I made a Google account so I'm not "Anonymous" anymore.
ReplyDeleteFor my wire link wrapping, I usually use 24 or 25 gauge as I make necklaces out of semi-precious beads. The drill on them can be very small and I don't like reaming.
For dangles, I agree. "Less is More" Now, where did I just read that? I really did enjoy your article in B.A. Jewelry.
I think I will play with the Blogspot feature and see if I can't upload some pics of the 2 necklaces I've done inspired by your article.
I named my blogspot "Susan Carole June Bug". We'll see if I can decorate that space a bit...
Oops, that was supposed to be "24 or 25 gauge".
ReplyDeleteYikes! It's like my keyboard won't type a "six"! I'll spell it out, "twenty four or twenty SIX gauge". Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteWhoo Hoo--just picked up a copy today at B&N. Your article is awesome, and the whole issue is just so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Jessica, thank you for visiting my Wee Blog! I have gotten one salvaged brooch pin finished to the point of hanging a dangle from the bottom of the flower. I really like the beads I chose for the chain part. There's a real nice stained glass shop here that I visited, hoping I could find something nice to dangle. I did find a wonderful teardrop-shaped piece of clear glass with a slight AB coating on it. It's real nice, but not drilled. I bought a drill bit that they said would do the job. It was 28.00! Hubby says it will work in our drill press but it will be slow going. I am arguing with myself about weather I should return it and try something else. It sure like the way the drop goes with the flower. It's not faceted. It's slag-shaped like those little pieces of round glass that you play Pente with.
ReplyDeleteOh, and while I was at the glass shop, I signed up for a Beginners Stained Glass class. Like I need one more hobby!
We'll see.
let me know how it goes pumpkin.... was it a diamond bit?
ReplyDeleteA hearty congrats! Will have to check it out
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ReplyDeleteYour article in Belle Armoire Jewelry was so wonderful and your pieces make me want to drool! Seriously, seriously gorgeous. I have a bird fettish, myself, and have had such a difficult time finding images that are suitable. I know you said that you spilled your secret in the article, but I must be blind - I can't find it. Please help.
Thanks again for being such an inspiration,
Alison
Hi Alison.... it is right in the paragraph at the top of the article.... you can email me at berryandco87@hotmail.com if you'd like!
ReplyDeletecongrats! I have the publication, the crystals and the diamond glaze..just need to pic out what images I want!
ReplyDeleteHi, Jessica!! I just wanted to let you know I included you in my blog post this morning...I also want to let you know I'm almost finished with the chandelier pendants! The pic in my blog was my test piece; the final creations turned out beautiful, thanks to you and your willingness to share! I'll be sure to let you know when they are complete. I love your work and appreciate meeting you! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteOOOOH! Congrats dear! I see you have been published many times!!! Yay! I hope I can see the back copies and catch up! Gorgeous perfection with these necklaces!!!! AMAZING! Blessings and faery wishes.
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