More on Wire Wrapped and Beaded Jewelry

As I mentioned yesterday, I've also worked up a concept for a wire wrapped and beaded bracelet that I think is just stunning.  What do you think??

This one wraps and ties onto your wrist -- making an awesome fashion statement! 

As you can tell, I'm pretty enamoured with this new jewelry concept.

If you would like to see it in my Etsy shop, just follow this link.

Cheers!

Dr J

New Concept in Jewelry!

I've started designing and building a new concept in necklaces and bracelets.  And I think they are just awesome!  Take a look......

I call it the Black and Copper Wirewrapped and Beaded Necklace.  And I just posted this out in my Etsy shop.  You can find it here.  It is made from copper wire, that is formed into wonderful shapes and then hand hammered for texture.  The shapes are then wired together and beads are added to accent the design.

A friend and I took a class at our local bead shop -- Beadazzled (what a wonderful place!) -- and learned how to do this wire technique. 

Because I love to experiment and putter around in the studio, I've changed it up some from what we learned.  And I'm loving the results!

This pendant necklace is done in copper wire.  But I've also done them in silver and in brass.  And frankly, I can't decide which one I like best because they are all intriguing and beguiling to me. 

And of course, I've figured out how to do bracelets and earrings to complement each look.  For the black and copper earrings, follow this link.  I haven't posted the bracelet in my shop as yet, but will give you a heads up when I do.

So check out your local bead establishment, you just never know what wonderful things you might be able to learn there. 

And check out my Etsy shop --- let me know what you think!

Cheers!

Dr J

It's NOT Just Soap

Well, okay, maybe it IS soap.  But it isn't JUST soap.  This is awesome soap!

Allow me to explain.......

During my working years, I traveled.  A LOT.  One of the places I traveled the most was France.  And I have to admit, I got hooked on French soap.  And you know, it didn't even have to be the "expensive stuff".  I learned that I could go into their equivalent of Walmart or Target and get really inexpensive lavender soap.  But it was GOOD soap.  And I bought it in bulk!

Well, it's been over two years since I retired and quit traveling to France.  I ran out of the soap I got over there about a year ago.  And I've been searching ever since for a good replacement.

I've finally found it!  Yee Haw!

I was wandering around our local farmer's market about a month ago and found a booth called "Faye Farms".  Two things caught my eye (and nose!).  First, they had some beautiful handmade soap that smelled great!  Second, they use milk in their soap....  milk from Ayrshire cows.  That caught my interest 'cause I've actually been to Ayrshire in Scotland.  But that's another story.

Anyhoo, I bought some bars and brought it home to try it out.  Lordy, lordy, this stuff is good!  The smell is delightful and lingers on my skin.  It makes my skin feel MARVELOUS!  And it creates luxurious suds.  Can't ask for anything more, in my opinion.

So, if you live around Wichita, look up Faye Farms at the Old Town Farmer's Market.  Or you can find them at this web site.  Or..... browse around your local farmer's market.  Ya just never know what you will find!

Cheers!