DIY Jewelry Techniques: The Hollywood Look For Less

re: DIY Jewelry Techniques: The Hollywood Look For Less

Kate Wilson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:52:16 GMT

Val--Wireworking is such a challenging and fun craft to learn! I'm trying to learn it myself, but it can be a tough cookie to crack! It's great you're wrapping your own bezels! I think a simple wire-wrapped stone is just the perfect focal!

Blythe--Thanks for mentioning Edith Head! I knew she had given the piece to Liz Taylor, but I wasn't aware of the special relationship they had. What a great story to go with an unusual and charming piece of jewelry!

re: DIY Jewelry Techniques: The Hollywood Look For Less

BlytheS — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:51:44 GMT

The necklace of antique theater tickets own by Elizabeth Taylor was previously owned by famed costume designer Edith Head. Edith was like a mother to Elizabeth Taylor when she was growing up in the Hollywood scene. When Edith Head died the will designated that this necklace was to be given to Elizabeth Taylor. This beautiful necklace was Edith Head's signature jewelry piece as she wore it frequently.

re: DIY Jewelry Techniques: The Hollywood Look For Less

Valbeads — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:56:10 GMT

I am really enjoying wireworking right now- learning to create my own earring frames, texturizing and twisting metal, wrapping beads into a feame. I've also learned to wire wrap my own bezels for stones whether they be cabs, regular faceted or even irregular stones.