Jewelry progress [7/25 NEW PIECE - page 2]

So I've been wanting to make some harem jewelry for Esme, inspired by some of the threads here. There was a decent sale at work (mind you, I get the same percentage off using my employee discount, but whatever) and they FINALLY set the POG for some very beautiful chains, so I was finally able to start working on this. I was sick yesterday and as the day went by, decided to at least do something productive.

I've got this so far:

Close-up


The big picture! (and an excuse to show off him being sexy? I dunno)

It's not much, but it's a start. It's not PERFECT, but I'm kinda feeling around in the dark here. I've got some beautiful metal accents, but since work is a bit low on the beads I'd like to use, I have to go make a trip up to the Heights and visit the local independent bead store. Any suggestions on colors? I was thinking some amber or gold tones might look nice with his skin tone and either blue or red to pick up the color of his eyes or the streak in his hair, just for some pop. Maybe all three? I'm not sure. I'd take him with me, but it's hard to look at beads with an armful of dollfie. I usually need both hands for that. Plus, I've seemed to have temporarily misplaced his travel blanket... hrm...

 

I worry about that too, to be honest XD But, I just make sure that everything is completely closed. I don't know about anyone else. It'd be a paint to solder everything shut. >.o But really... if it doesn't scratch human skin at all, I'd think that resin would be safe from. But what little I have done hasn't scratched him yet, so maybe that's a good sign? ^.^

 

Oh yes... I know. XD I have that site favorited... but for this first venture I thought I'd buy stuff I found around here... I save that place for when I get more serious about it. *nods* Mostly because I'm afraid I won't know when to stop. XD

 

Finished a bit more. ^.^ It's a bit tangled, but there it is! I just want to add a couple more strands and I'll have it set.. just need to add beads to it and some other accents.

Still a bit stumped on what colors I want though, any suggestions?

 

Finished! After staying up all night cursing at it, I've got most of it done! I just need to add a couple of details, but there it is! ^.^


It's obviously not perfect, but uh... not too bad for not knowing what I'm doing? ^.^;;;

 

Thanks for the suggestions! ^.^

Oh.. I always loved the colors of peacock feathers I think I'll keep that in mind for maybe not this one.. but another, if I make one. *nods*

 

I finally got to the bead store today and was able to add one last finishing touch! Sadly, the pictures do no justice to either of the beads, both are absolutely gorgeous in real life. I may end up making a belt out of the other supplies, since I still have plenty of beads and chains left.

It certainly isn't perfect, the eye pin gave me some issues. I still have plenty to learn, but I'm still quite proud of it. ^.^

 

Worked on another piece inspired by some of the asymmetrical necklaces that seem to be rather popular as of late. Simpler than my first piece, just to try a different style. Used some pieces I already owned and two different kinds of chains just to see how it would look.

 

it's actually a gold bead cap (at least that's what it tries to say it is).

 

both chains are premade.. I don't have the patience to make my own . I actually waited about a month for work to set the endcap those chains were suppose to be on (I work at a craft store). It felt forever.

 

Thanks? XD

I have a couple of friends who do chainmail. Personally, I don't think I have the patience. I barely have the patience for what I do. XD

I liked the outcome of mixing the two chains together though. I think they turned out well.

 

Thanks for the advice! I actually haven't had any of the jewelry scratch him yet (trust me, if it was going to, it would by now, that stuff has slid across his skin enough with just moving him around), and there really isn't any wire I've cut.. just premade chains and jump rings that I make sure are fully closed and even. Only thing I've cut are the eye pins, which are also completely closed. Mind you, I could still be wrong. I'll look into it. ^.^

 

Here's a couple of hasty pictures of my newest piece. It's a bit more complicated than the last. Currently undergoing some reorganization of things, so I'll be quiet for a little while.





If this piece is sold, I'd be selling it at a discount due to a flaw in the pearl. When working on the eye pin, I accidentally chipped it. ^.^; But other than that, I really like how it turned out.

 

Thanks! I hope to at least get a third piece finished and ready to sell. I don't have a usable Paypal account just yet, so that's slowing me up too... if i were to sell this stuff now I could only take check, or money order (cash if the person is reeeeally brave).