Project 9: Crazy Cuts, Magnets and Beads

crazy cuts, magnets and beads

My number 9 project is to create a bracelet that is clasp free. It really irritates me when no one is around and I had to struggle placing a bracelet with clasp. So I looked for means to create one.

Project 7.1 - Black Invasion Bracelet Edition

Two days later, I decided to make the bracelet that will go with the earrings. Using black seed beads and elongated black beads, the bracelet was completed. The bracelet does not have any clasp or clamps to close it. It is spring like and has three layers to wrap it securely around the wrist. The advantage for this bracelet? Anyone can wear it regardless of the wrist size.

The finished set - earrings and bracelet. I ran out of the stones... so the necklace was not made. I guess, some of the stones are already lost.

But then, I am planning to look for a stone just like this so that I'd be able to complete the necklace too...hopefully I'd be able to find one.

Wearing the earring and bracelet...the following morning

Project 7 - Black Invasion

Brief history...I don't know what kind of stones are these. I only found it in my sister's jewelry box and was unused for a long time. Basically because the bracelet wires used had faded and the clasp had been broken. It was also a set- earrings, bracelet and necklace . So I decided to recycle it and used the stones. I love the blackness and shine quality and they never faded ever since I saw my sister worn them almost years ago. According to my mom, it was from my grandmother and was from Canada.

Using black seed beads and silver plated split rings and pin hooks as enhancers, I made this earring. I opted for the pin hooks because when I tried using the "fish" hooks, they almost drown the whole design and seemed like over decorated. So I settled for the pin hooks because it also complimented the stones.

There are still remaining stones so I made them into bracelet. The finished project will be posted in the next two days.

Project 5.1 - Pearl 'Y Eyes - Bracelet edition

Project 5 - Pearl 'Y Eyes

Remember these earrings in project 5 - Pearl 'Y Eyes? Pearls and cat's eyes in one earring...Now the bracelet is here. Using the same materials - pearls and cat's eyes, I have come up with this design of another accessory - the bracelet.

 It is two layered bracelets, with golden beads in between the pearls. There are two ways in wearing this bracelet.

Pearls in Parallel Position.

One, wear it so the pearls are in parallel position.

Two, reverse wearing so that the pearls form ellipse shapes.

The two accessories worn together