Handcrafted Jewelry Studio

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

Summer152 — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:07:33 GMT

I like using wire, beads, stones to make bracelets. After finishing, I send them to my friends as gifts.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

harycharlie — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:07:08 GMT

In handcrafted jewellery, I prefer to use materials like beads, stones and other items that I can recycle. Recycling reduces the cost of these types of pieces and rest depends on your idea.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

Aunty Akoya — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:20:45 GMT

As you do such lovley necklaces there must be a lot of inspiration hits :).

that would be great to see more!

Cya

AuntyAkoya

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

little fox — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:44:56 GMT

Hi There Aunty Akoya

Thanks for replying to my post and the lovely comment. I have a few more pieces like the one in the pic, i might go and publish them in the Readers gallery ( thanks for the tip ) while i'm waiting for inspiration to hit me.

Thanks again

Little Fox

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

Aunty Akoya — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:12:05 GMT

Hello little fox,

thats a really pretty necklace, i am a fan of mixed media very much too, tho i haven't done much myself yet.

Just a hint, if you publish your picture in the forums it would be better in the Readers showcase, more people are looking in that.

hope to read from you again, i like your style.

Greetings

Aunty Akoya

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

Handcrafted — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:42:10 GMT

I have been making jewellery for years and started with the buttons in my grandmothers button box. I have used many different materials, wood, ceramic and metal but now I mainly work with semi-precious beads but I do like to add freshwater pearls and crystals into the mix and if I see some handmade glass lampwork beads that take my eye they may also end up in my jewellery designs

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

little fox — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:16:49 GMT

Hi there everyone, Pleased to meet you all. I'm in the UK and love to make mixed media jewellery. I use Tim Holtz pieces, upcycle and re-cycle old jewellery, adapt house-hold bits and pieces, make my own art glass cabochons, and have just ventured into stamping metal blanks. I do this because i love being surrounded by pretty, interesting things and its a hobby and pastime and almost happy accident that im able to sell my creations as well. Im far too lazy to blog or spend hours promoting my wares, id rather be making the stuff than cropping photos and listing it!
Here's an example of my latest faze.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

pamelaboze — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:11:19 GMT

I love to use all types of materials such as metal, wire, stone, resin, clay, etc. to create a unique piece of jewellery. Yes I agree with you that designer jewellery is always in fashion we can make the jewellery trendy with our handi work this needs a little bit creative thought. I like to design jewellery by myself and present it as gifts to others.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

johnmark86 — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:12:53 GMT

Designer jewellery is always in fashion, but with time it wears off it shine so you can make both of them look alike with a little handiwork

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

rory8535 — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:54:49 GMT

Greetings!

After browsing through the replies, one of my favorite medias for making jewelry seems to be pretty low on the list of items, and--considering it's versatility, as well as it's availability--I wonder why?

What is this easy-to-come-by, natural, and extremely versatile item? Why, WOOD!

Here is a pendant that I made last year, primarily from wood (the disc is Ziricote, and the shapes on top of it are: on the left, Olivewood; on the right, Yellowheart), but it also uses a 12X8mm Malachite cabochon and some 16ga round, half hard, sterling silver wire. Admittedly, these are exotic wood scraps, but even a piece from a maple tree branch from a tree in your back yard can be used in a jewelry project!

I'd really like to see more people using wood in their designs!

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To reply to the rest of the posted question: I make very, very few pieces for myself: I almost always give my jewelry creations to friends! For me, the joy is in the making. Sometimes the piece is intentionally for a specific person, but often, I find that I've made something with no particular party in mind, and then I just hang onto it... It's not usually long before someone comes along, though, that belongs to the piece, and I gift them with it!

Thanks for letting me comment!

Regards to all!

rory, Northern Lights Creations College Place, WA 99324

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

ElleBlaisure — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:44:46 GMT

I personally experiment with all kinds of mixed media (which I love!). Leather, wirework, silversmithing, beading, metalsmithing, resin, paper and inks. It is so much fun combining different mediums into one piece :D.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

seeteshsnv — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:37:14 GMT

In my point of view, mixed media jewelry refers to jewelry that is made with two or more different materials.The use of different elements creates a unique look,providing endless possibilities for styling, texture and color combination.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

Moni of Spaghetti Clay — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24:37 GMT

Dblair:

What materials and techniques do you like to use in your mixed-media or handcrafted jewelry?

Polymer clay! I create my own beads, most floral beads.

Dblair:

Do you make it for yourself, or as a gift for others?

I made for my box. Really! I have five box filled with necklace, earrings, bracelet and purse of all sorts.

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

Cari Baker — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:55:40 GMT

Hello... I design a wire crochet bracelet which are made with Swarovski Bicone Crystals or Pearls or Seed beads and artistic wire. But I am stepping outside my comfort zone and looking into wire wrapping. I have made a few pairs of earrings... and now I'm like a sponge... wanting to learn more! lol

Re: Let's talk mixed-media jewelry!

fmsommers — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:30:37 GMT

I'm new to this forum and awed by what this group is doing, but I thought I might have something to contribute here. When you work with a hammer, especially for a long time, be sure to keep the action in your wrist. Also, remember that working metal hardens it and work hardened metal can become brittle. The solution is to anneal it with a torch.

Fleury Sommers

http://fsommers.com