Sunday, May 25, 2008

My second ring



Of course with better knowledge about constructing ring, this piece was a breeze from start to finish. It turned out very close to my visualisation, which I am very proud. I named it "Treasure of the deep". This is a solid construction with 18g silver square wire for the arms. Nothing is loose nor wiggly. I made it with the intention that it would withstand the daily wear and tear.

My first ring


I always wanted to do ring but never get around to do one. This ring turned out totally different from what I got in mind. During the course of construction, a few problems I could not conquer. Hence the change in design. I learnt a lots from it. Its experiences will definitely have great impact to my future ring.

Angel Wings


My most favourite piece so far. I am so emotionally attached to it probably because of so many unhappy things happened during its construction. It was my escape pod during those negative time. It was my personal protective angel.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Princess Choker


A very first piece made for the Swarovski Competition 08. However, it was requested to be in the Creative Beading project.

Its tutorial can be found in the Creative Beading magazine Volume 3-6

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Wireeork Dragonfly



Here is one of my old idea that never really become a reality until now. The wings are made with 24g silver wire frame and decorated with 28g silver wire.


It is 7cm in length and made with all swarovski crystals.


Its tutorial is ready but damn I don't know how to put it on the web. So contact me if you interested in a copy.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

My first Entry in the 2008 Swarovsky competition


This particular design was my first test in wirework 3D structural jewelery. After finishing the framewaork, admitedly I was very very disapointed on how it turned out. I was so ready throwing it into the bin, luckily my wife had a lok at it and said "very nice", I was then so keen to finish it off. It had undergone 1 minor facelift and a change of focal bead from De-art to Baroque pendant.


With the completion of this necklace, I realised that anything (structural that is) is possible with wirework.
I named it : "Meadieval Princess" choker


Materials list:


- 4mm crystal AB bicones

- 4mm Golden shadow bicones

-Golden shadow baroque pendant

-Creamrose pearls round and pear-shaped

-Light rose pearls round and pear-shaped

-Rondelled

-Goldfilled round beads

-Goldfilled wire

-Sterling Silver Wire (mostly deadsoft)