Category Archives: amethyst

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Shop New Items

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Happy Monday!

Good morning.  Even in the midst of preparations for the Market next weekend, there is still time to make and list new items in the shop.  This morning there are four or five new things to peruse and perhaps purchase at your leisure.

First is an example of an Up-cycled item.  Several broken and tangled necklaces were taken apart, salvaged and scavenged for usable parts and pieces, then re-designed and strung as an entirely new piece.

Genuine Gemstones include: Amethyst, Malachite, Black Agate, Aventurine and Hematite.  Strung on Sterling Silver beading wire with a Sterling Silver Gothic style Hook clasp.  An hand-set Amethyst crystal is held in a tiny Sterling Silver Dragon’s (Bird’s) claw is the focal piece of the necklace.

Detail Photo
Here the claw detail may be seen, surrounded by Sterling Silver and Amethyst spacer beads, with Black Agate crescent moons and Hematite stars.  Body of the necklace is accented with Malachite hearts and Aventurine stars, as well.
This pattern, although not new, is now created in a single color metal.  Half-Persian 4 -in- 1 weave, in Silver Plated and Gunmetal wire (jump rings).  Slinky, sultry and unisex, these are light weight and perfect for casual or evening attire.

Plain and Silver
Each of these is sizable, customizable and available in a variety of metals, including but not shown (listed) Gold Tone, Antiqued Copper or Bronze.  Precious Metal orders available upon request.

Black Knight
Although Gunmetal is not black, but a shiny steel-blue color, this bracelet is great for a Knight’s folly of fun and frolic.
Beachy Steampunk, you betcha!  Even the Victorians enjoyed a holiday at the beach on occasion.  These are cute, light weight, and there is only one pair available!

Topped with a Brown bi-cone glass bead for added sparkle, these are great for a sandy get away!

Can you believe it is July, and Independence Day just right around the corner?  Me neither!  With that in mind let’s jump ahead several months and have a look at these wonderful Hammer-textured Antiqued Bronze Scaredy Cat earrings.

Also accented with a Brown bi-cone glass bead, these cats really swing.  Great for a Halloween outfit, or your favorite cat-fancier!  Light weight and fun to wear.  One pair available!

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week and a Happy Independence Day.

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New Items in the Shop – Twisted Tier Earrings

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Good Monday Morning,

It promises to be a lovely day here in Boise.

This morning we have a new item in the shop, a very pretty pair of wire wrapped earrings.  All pairs shown are completed with Sterling Silver plated Copper Jewelry Wire with Silver Plated jewelry findings.  Yes, the copper does show through the wire, but it is not noticeable when worn.

These are also available in Precious Metal on a Custom Order Basis only.

Shown below are “Twisted Tier” Earrings.  Each pair is unique in size, color and shape.  Each earring is individually hand wrapped.

Twisted Tier Style One
Twisted Tier 2

Twisted Tier 3

*Twisted Tier 4
Genuine Amethyst Beads stacked 4 stones high instead of three.

*Currently available in Amethyst and Aquamarine and Clear Quartz Crystal.

Other jewelry wires available are Copper, Nickel, Jeweler‘s Bronze and Gunmetal Wire, this wire is dyed a steel-blue color over copper jewelry wire.

More earrings will be listed as I make them.  Don’t see your favorite?  Custom orders are welcome.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a marvelous work week.

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Studio Time – Class Projects from Jo-Ann Fabrics

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Hello and Happy Wednesday!

As many of you know I occasionally have the pleasure of teaching / instructing a class at Jo-Ann’s Fabrics, and also involved in the process of getting my own classes started up as well.

Today I thought we would take a brief look at a Jo-Ann’s Class Project.  All the materials for these were purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics, 1085 Milwaukee, Boise, ID.
Dare To Dangle Earrings

Class Session: 1
2 Hours 
Skill Level: 2
Jo-Ann’s List of Materials:
Stone Chips bead tube – Quartz Mix
24 Gauge Wire
Ear Wires (Hooks)
Jump Rings
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Stone Chips bead tube – Quartz Mix
22 Gauge Wire (Sterling Silver Plated Copper)
Ear Wires (Hooks)
Jump Rings
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Stone Chips are threaded on to a length of wire (Sterling Silver Plated Copper in 22 Gauge).  The wire is twisted back on itself to form a loop, adding one Stone Chip at a time, the bead and wire wrap around the base stones to form a cluster.  Simple, pretty and may be done in any color or selection of Stone Chip Beads.  These are genuine Semi-Precious stones and include, Fluorite, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Aquamarine, and other varieties of quartz.

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This is a super simple and easy project that makes a cute pair of earrings.  I like this project because it is totally “organic” and very primitive in nature.  The Craft-person decides on stones and designs the earrings as they go along, the wire wraps naturally (where it wants to) around the beads dictated by the bead shape, creating and additional element to the design. Class Space for this project and others are still available.   This Saturday, June 9th,  1:00pm – 3:00pm, Jo-Ann Fabrics will be having an “Open House” classes are 50% Off for in-store registration, and completed projects will be on display!

There will also be other projects on display as well as other instructors and Jo-Ann team members are always there to help!
Other Projects Available – August
“Crystal Life Bracelet” – using Swarovski elements
“Pearls of Time Watch” – using Glass Pearls and a Watch Face
“Pearl” Earrings -using wire and a Glass Pearls to match the Watch.
There is one more pair of earrings that classes will be given for as well.  Come on down and check it out.

Thank you for stopping by.  

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a wonderful Wednesday.