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Monday Mixed Metal

Good Morning,

I hope one and all had a joyous and pleasant Spring Holiday.

Last week the blog featured new material and supplies that will continue to be a staple of our inventory and creations.  This morning I thought I might share a few of those items created this  weekend.

These items and more are soon to be available on-line and in-store, also available by custom design request.  See our links below or click any of the handy buttons located on the sidebar menus.

This one is my favorite.  

14Kt Gold-plated and Silver-plated Round Chainmaille Bracelet

This lovely  piece is not only unique but holds a bit of interest with coordinating Czech glass beads across center of the necklace.  (May also be made in either gold-plated or silver-plated rings)

Bead detail

This pretty piece is made with 5mm rings for a tighter weave, accented with Czech Glass beads in Deep Amethyst. 

Dag Detail

These items may be found at any of the following shops:

Etsy: The Alchemists Vessel
Handmade Artists: The Alchemists Vessel
The Craftstar: The Alchemists Vessel

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Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  We hope we have inspired  you to stop by any of the links above and have a peek and what else is in the shop.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

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Hairstyles for 2014

Good Morning,

Today I thought it would be fun to take a look at one of our more chameleon-like accessories, our hair.

I have worn my hair in the same style since about 1985, after it finally grew out from a dye / perm job that went horrible awry.  I have it trimmed to keep it tidy, but I am not one for hair cuts.

Besides our clothes and outfits, and finding that perfect bracelet or cute pair of earrings that we just love that goes well with out wardrobe, our coif is just about the most important accessory we have.

This years styles for both young ladies and women over 40 is the cropped Bob.

Medium length and a bit shaggy with bangs

Or a sleek and sophisticated A-Symmetrical frame about the face, as worn by Kira Knightly.

And ladies, please do not do this.  You are not a rooster, this is just atrocious, and looks like you’ve been attacked by an angry horde of Flow-Bees.  Just no.

How to tame those tresses and keep the stray strands out of your face this season? Hair Bands (or “Hair Jewelry”) is all the rage, as well big bows are back in, and you can never go wrong with a pretty scarf tied up in those love locks.
 Kat Denning in “Hair Jewelry” Headband
 

 Up Do Bun and Scarf

We hope you have found this brief look into 2014 hairstyles informative.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

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Five Great Gifts For Giving List B-14

Good Morning,

Today we have five more gift ideas and stores to stop by and have a look at their offerings.

From Jacki Guttuso Design

Sun art, Original, Canvas 5 x 5 gallery wrap, Sun collage, Acrylic sun painting, Whimsical sun wall art, Spring art, Summer art, Mothers Day

Description:  I created this whimsical sun collage with professional grade acrylics and heavy watercolor paper on gallery wrap canvas. The image extends around all four sides so that framing is unnecessary. It is finished with archival matte acrylic varnish for extra protection.

Original, Canvas, Acrylic paint, Watercolor paper, Matte acrylic varnish

5 x 5″ x 1.5″ Gallery wrap (canvas wraps all the way around and is painted on all 4 sides)

Artwork protected by copyright law and all reproduction rights are retained by artist.

Please note that the colors may vary from monitor to monitor.

The Watermark does not appear on artwork.

Wrapped in bubble wrap and plastic bag

USPS

Please contact me for a shipping quote outside the U.S.

 

From Pink Buffalo Gallery

long beaded necklace white jade moonstone 35.5″ strand | handmade beaded necklace semi precious gemstones

Description: Long beaded handmade necklace 90cm length (35.5 inches), created with semi precious white jade & moonstones beads knotted like traditional pearls necklaces.

Real embroidery of pearls and gemstones, it slip easily over the head without any clasp.
This long strand necklace can be worn long or wrapped around your wrist.
Another idea is to add 1-2 or more long necklaces (same or assorted) and get a very unique look.

The length of this bead knotted necklace, size and position of stones may slightly vary due to it handmade process… that’s not a default, but the guaranty of it unique craft character.

This necklace is part of the collection LUNE NOIRE, and can be elegantly worn with assorted bracelet or 925 silver earrings.

Designed as a timeless femininity anthem, the combination of semi precious white jade, moonstone and cultured pearls will be your secret weapon 😉

Jade have a special place among all semi precious stones in the Far East; a popular Chinese saying is “you can value gold, but jade is priceless”.
White jade, a kind of pure jade, is the stone of wisdom and peace.

Moonstone, a sacred Indian stone, is said to be a protective amulet for travelers and a path to wisdom and perceptiveness.
It is used in feng shui for it yin energy and calming properties.

Cultured pearls, lunar symbol, are traditionally linked with femininity and find their magic powers in the threefold symbolic Water, Moon and Woman.
In a matter of chakras, water pearls are supposed to balance the energy centers and help to see things clearly and control the emotions.

So you will ask me why to call this necklace LUNE NOIRE?
… guess what? you will find the clue in these words 😉

BUSINESS
This handmade beaded necklace can be made to order and in other sizes or design, please contact me here. 

 

From: Home For Glass Lovers

sky blue necklace, dichroic pendant, blue yellow glass pendant necklace,fused glass necklace,fused glass pendant,jewelry set,dichroic glass

Description:  One of a kind sky blue and dichroic Fused glass necklace.
The pendant is rectangle shape, size is 1.44″x0.92″ (3.6cmx2.3cm), without the bail.
The bail is in gold tone.

Base is off white, on it a piece of sky blue and yellow glass, and on top, dichroic and egg shells pieces. All arranged in a pleasant and interesting design and fused together.

There are matching earrings in the earrings section.

Made from glass and fused at my home studio.

Please make sure the size is right for you.

Colors may differ slightly from monitor to monitor as they not all screens are set the same, the photos are of the actual piece on sale.

Your custom is very important to me so in the unlikely event there should be a problem when you’re item/s arrive please contact me straight away and I will resolve it quickly.

 From Sue’s Arts

Floating locket, memory locket, glass locket, locket necklace, personalized locket, Personalized Memory Locket

Description:

Beautiful 30mm heart magnetic glass floating charm locket on a 20″ chain which can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.

In this listing I offer:

• 1 heart locket with 4 charms of choice for $28 or 2 at a discounted price of $26 each.

When placing your order please remember to indicate charms # so I can ship out as soon as possible.

IF A FINAL PHOTO IS NEEDED PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASK…

Also if you wish to purchase only the locker and/or extra charms separately the options are available in the store as well.

Please always feel free contacting me with any questions, requests or ideas and I’ll be more than happy to help.

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

Suzan ♥义 

 

From: Red Post Box

Grease, movie poster, Kitchen art, Art print, Cheese design, Typography, Poster quote, Quote poster

Description:  Original Grease inspired kitchen poster based on the classic duet featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John

Redpostbox Poster Print –

***LISTING IS FOR BOTH POSTERS*** – Please select the size and style when ordering
1. ‘I FETA GIRL CRAZY FOR ME’
2. ‘MET A BOY CUTE AS CAN BRIE’

– Available in A3, which measures 420mm x 297mm or 16.5″ x 11.7″ or A4, which measures 297mm x 210 mm or 11.7″ x 8.3″ – please select the desired size when placing an order. More sizes available upon request.

– Printed on high quality, 250g glossy card

– Poster is packaged in a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping and will be dispatched on first business day after payment is received

– Listing is for the posters only – frame / mount and accessories are not included

– Other colour options and sizes available upon request

– Any questions please ask – we will do everything we can to help

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  In hope inspiration may strike and that you will be encouraged to visit these shops and see what else they may have that you like.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

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In The Studio: Opening a Physical Location


Good Morning,

 
It has been a long-time dream of mine to open and operate my own store.  The idea of the store has morphed from form or another, but always staying within the same vein or theme of handmade art and gifts.

Many of you may be thinking, “Wow, that is so exciting”, and it is.  It is also a lot of hard work, time and effort.  There are several other vendors at the Handmade Artists Forum that also have brick and mortar shops, and can tell you it is no easy task keeping one up and running.

I thought it might be fun to share some of the things that go on during the process of establishing a brick and mortar store.

1.  A location, that is essential.  Some questions to ask yourself, What is the rent?  What is the square footage?  Where is it located?  Do I have enough items to fill it?  What kind of store do I want it to be?  Are there displays?  What do I need to provide?  Who will work in the store?  How do I or they get paid?  The most important

Little Shop of Artists, 6713 Fairview, Suite B

question to ask yourself should be, Is it within the budget?

2.  Registering Your Business Name:  Here in Idaho, businesses are not licensed they are registered with the Secretary of State for an affordable fee of $25.00 per name.  This is called an IBR or Idaho Business Registration form.  This registration allows you to “Do Business As (DBA) the name you have chosen for your business, and is usually issued and attached to the applicants social security number.  Your home state’s rules and regulations may vary.


3. Tax or Seller’s Permit: This is a number assigned to a slip of paper (permit) that reads with your name, your business name (also called a DBA), and other pertinent information.  The State of Idaho requires these permits to be placed in a visible area in the location in which you are selling your goods.  It must also have the phyiscal address of where the goods are located for sale.  In some cases, like myself, two permits are required, one for the origin of business (my home), and the other for the location from which the wares are sold.  This is also how Sales Tax is collected and reported to the State of Idaho.  These are issued at no charge, and as many copies may be issued as you have locations.

4.  Advertising and Draw:  Here in Boise, as in most cities, there is a public radio station that runs entirely on donations and is operated by volunteer D.J.s, KBRX.  They have amazing programming and run fund raising events from time to time, as well as offer promotion for donations.  This is a fabulous way to support an other local business, and get the word out that you are open for business as well.   Local papers will on occasion run a free press release for new businesses.  Check your local agencies to see what you can do to get the word out for your own store or event!

5.  Move In and Open Dates:  When you will move in?  When you will be prepared or set to open?  It is my hope to have one or two, perhaps three vendors a day move into the shop, spaced over a couple hours so all will feel as if they have the time and attention they need to be comfortable and confident in their displays.  I am expecting or would like to announce the opening of the doors on or around July 15th, 2013.   I have given myself two weeks for move in and disaster cushions.

That being said, I am looking forward to maintaining my shops on line, as well as having a physical location to visit and from which to promote other talented artists at a single venue.

I am so excited about this new venture, in hope some of you will join me in my happy nervousness. 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

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Five From The Alchemists Vessel

Good Morning,

I hope everyone is well rested and relaxed and ready to start the work week.  As we slowly seep into summer, and think about bringing out the strappy sandals and sundresses, out door concerts on the lawn and pick-nicks in the park, it is also time to accessorize for those fun-filled days.

I would like to apologize in advance, Etsy has once again changed things and it is now difficult to copy the actual listing and re-post it here.  If things look funny or strange, I do apologize.

We are currently working on a line of pretty, light weight, sturdy anklets, and other bright summer-time items.  Currently in the shop we have several things available:

Instead of Five Gifts from separate shops, we feature five items from The Alchemists Vessel.  Please note that these items are also available at The Alchemists Vessel on the Handmade Artists site as well.

This item is brand new and also recycled.  Yes, things work like that.

Recyclabauble

 Recyclabauble Sterling Silver and Glass Upcycled RingRecyclabauble Sterling Silver and Glass Upcycled RingRecyclabauble Sterling Silver and Glass Upcycled RingRecyclabauble Sterling Silver and Glass Upcycled RingRecyclabauble Sterling Silver and Glass Upcycled Ring

U.S. Size 8-1/4. This fabulous bright blue glass cabochon organic shaped statement ring is one of a kind. Crafted from recycled materials, found or neglected items, that with much love and little attention were up-cycled into this beautiful and unique ring. Would make a great Cocktail ring, a terrific piece for dancing in the club or some flashy sparkle as you rock the night away on stage.

Definitely looks hand made, the shape of the stone has dictated the formation of the bezel, soft edges and waves accent the cabochon’s shape well. An elegant ring with a very primitive appeal.

Hand forged from start to finish. The Sterling Silver shank was cleaned and the damaged metal removed. The metal was annealed (heated), re-shaped on a mandrel, sized, sanded, and soldered to the bezel back. Finishing touches include polishing.

The Fine Silver bezel is also repaired and up-cycled Empty of a stone, the missing stone has been replaced with a lovely glass cabochon that fit the setting nicely. Split along the seam, it has been soldered, sanded, cleaned and formed around the glass cabochon, which just happened to fit the bezel cup.

The glass cabochon has bubbles and inclusions inside the piece itself. These may be seen in the photos, although not immediately visible when worn, they add a nice natural look to the ring.

*Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving. (Ring box may vary)

This ring is not customizable, and may not be re-sized again.

Please see our selection of other rings in the shop as well.

*Free Shipping this item. 

How about this pretty pink Zircon ring.  You don’t have to be a Princess or a Bride to wear this fabulous and feminine ring.

Princess Bride


Pink, perky, pretty. This adorable ring is just right for the Princess in your life. Would make an excellent alternative for October Birthdays or a unique and different ring for that special question one might like to ask.

The lovely ring is fashioned from a vintage 10K White Gold ring shank with a delicate spiral along the sides that carries to the four prong setting adding a lovely twist on a traditional design. Genuine pink Zircon gemstone is hand set. Zircon is a mineral that comes in a crystalline form, it ranges in colors from yellows to reds, the most common being Hyacinth (yellow), not to be confused with Cubic Zirconia (CZ),a synthetic material also called synthetic gems.

White Gold is Gold. It is an alloy of yellow gold usually combined with a white metal like palladium to achieve the white color. 10K refers the the amount of pure gold in a piece. 10K is about 41.7% pure gold.

How about this really cute pink and silver plated chainmaille bracelet.
 Paramour Chainmaille Bracelet
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Feminine, and super cute. Pretty in pink, this fun, flirtatious and colorful piece is just right for any occasion, a pop of color at the office, or for a casual weekend get away accessory. From the Captured Color Collection, this lovely piece would make an excellent alternative for a Breast Cancer Awareness lapel pin ribbon. Light weight and comfortable for extended wear.

8″ long including clasp. Silver plated wire and enameled aluminum jump rings are woven in an Inverted Round Maille pattern and finished with a strong magnetic clasp that holds well during everyday activities and movements.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

*Customizable, may be made to desired length or in color of choice. Check the shop to see if one isn’t already available in your favorite color. Multicolor requests, please add $5.00

Currently available in: Dark Blue, Purple, Olive Green, Pink, Teal, Red, Black and Copper (enameled aluminum or natural)

Free Shipping on this item.

Custom orders, please allow 2 – 3 Day shipping, we need time to make your item. 

Or how about these super cute mimi-maille Celtic Star / Snow Flake Earrings.  
  
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These down-sized Chainmaille earrings make a great addition to any jewelry box. This pattern is one of my favorites, lacy, feminine and very pretty. Silver-plated with a single silver-lined Czech Glass bead in Emerald that drops from a point of the star for a lovely accent.

3/4″ wide, Silver plated wire has been hand-spun, cut, beaded and linked in a Celtic Star pattern. A single silver-lined Czech Glass bead in Emerald hangs from the bottom point of the star as an accent. Hypo-allergenic silver tone ear wires finish the pair.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable in your favorite metal or bead color. Please contact us for that special pair.  Available with or without bead accent.

*Precious Metals are available upon customer request. 

Here is a cute bracelet that is in the Steampunk Style, very fashionable.
 Steam Charm

8″ including clasp, this unique Steampunk style bracelet is sure to be a conversation starter and a crowd-pleaser. Sturdy, substantial and decked out with gears, disks, stars and lovely glass beads in amber, brown and clear shades.

“Merlin’s Gold” aka Jewelers Brass has been antiqued and finished with an aged bronze look. Brass gears, bronze stars (these charms are hallow), bronze disks, and glass bi-cone shaped beads in amber, brown and clear surround the length of European Weave Chainmaille pattern.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Customizable, may be made to desired length at no additional charge. Please indicate wrist circumference when ordering. If no measurement is given a standard 7-3/4″ to 8″ bracelet will be sent. Please use the Contact button to ask about customization. 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look, perhaps inspiration may strike and find you surfing the shop for more fun items.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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Thursday Theme Feature: Spring with Handmade Artists

Good Morning,

Today we feature the theme of the blog ring Spring.  Indeed Spring has sprung, flowers are in bloom, the rain comes and goes, Summer is just around the corner.

The blog ring has changed in that the featured theme runs for two weeks.  Last week I featured the owners of Handmade Artists, The Kitchens.  If you have not checked out that post, treat yourself and do so, lots off cool stuff to look through.

So in theme of Spring here are some things from handmadeartists.com that keep the spring in your step and a smile on your face!

Nothing says Spring like birds in the trees. OK, so these really aren’t in trees… but you get the idea.

From: The Merry Raven
  
Folk Art Birds Kitchen Decor Country Home decor

Folk Art Birds Kitchen Decor Country Home decor
Folk Art Birds Kitchen Decor Country Home decor

Product Details:
8X8 matte folk art birds print of a flycatcher on a cream background with  pink border. Perfect for the country home décor, or the kids room décor. Absolutely great in the retro kitchen décor, especially grouped with other of my folk art birds pictures.
This is an 8X8 art print of my original folk art birds work.
This listing is for one unframed print.
The particulars:
In my original folk art wall art, I used a combination of techniques that span the history of illustration, from the oldest, hand printing to modern digital painting, and a few wonderful techniques in between. I am inspired in my birds art by the shapes and colors of nature, and try to capture a little bit of the soul of the beautiful plant and birds that live in my large garden.
This print is an archival digital print of my original work, printed on wonderful archival paper, ready to pop into a standard frame, or mat.
It comes with an acid free backing in a protective sleeve, mailed in a rigid, no bend mailer.
 If you like this print but don’t have a paypal account, please visit my shop at etsy where you may checkout using a credit card.
www.themerryraven.etsy.com

I absolutely, positively MUST introduce you to Micro Pendants.  Rarely do I gush over a shop, but they deserve to be gushed over!  What a clever and fabulous idea, I am completely jealous I didn’t think of this first!  Have a look, they are cool! Yes, this fits with spring, it is green, the color of new leaves.

From: Micro Pendants  

Digits of PI Necklace 

Digits of PI Necklace
Digits of PI Necklace
Digits of PI Necklace
Digits of PI Necklace
Digits of PI Necklace
Digits of PI Necklace

Product Details:
***Use the GRAD20 coupon for an additional 20% off through May 31.
ITEM: PI Pendant Necklace (Digits of PI) – 2mm Leather Cord – Sterling Silver Bail – Hammered Rhodium-Plated Pendant – No Jeweler Loupe

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
***Be sure to let us know what Length and Color you want.  Available Leather Colors: Black, Red, Lilac, Pink, Turquoise, and Green. These may vary at certain times. Lengths are 16″, 18″ or 20″. 

This beautiful piece of math jewelry is a PI Pendant Necklace featuring the first 3,456 “right of decimal” Digits of PI.

NOTE: The digits on the PI Pendant are too small to comfortably read with a standard magnifier you might have at home. A loupe with at least 20x magnification is recommended. 

PHOTOS
An image of the PI Digits is provided so you can read the actual text. The sample necklace and pendant photo(s) might contain a different text selection than that stated in the item title. Any blurriness in the closeup photo(s) is only in the photos and not in the actual pendant.

SPECS
-PI Digits Pendant Necklace – 2mm Leather Cord w/Silver Findings (sterling or plated depending on supplies) and Hammered Rhodium-Plated Pewter Pendant
-Silver Jump Ring
-Sterling Silver Bail
-Number of characters is 3,476.
-Pendant Dimensions: Outer (w/o loop): 20mm x 20mm, Inner: 15mm x 15mm.
-Pendant is lead-free and Made in the USA.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE
The PI Digit Pendant Necklace and a laminated postcard size version of your PI Digits text selection. We’ll include a couple of colored jump rings as well. If there is something specific you’re looking for, let us know.

Speaking of green and thinking Spring, here is something from my own shop.  These come in a variety of colors and can be made in Sterling Silver or Gold Filled jump rings.  *Please contact the shop for all Sterling Silver and Gold Filled order requests.  925 solid Sterling Silver is also available on a per order basis.

From: The Alchemists Vessel

Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet

Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
Product Details:

Subtle, supple, slinky and sensuous, this lovely mini maille bracelet has a hint of green peering through the chain, making a very pretty accessory for any outfit.  Emerald is the must-have color this season, fresh and vibrant, clean and light it evokes thoughts of Spring and Ivy covered trellises in the garden.

8″ long including clasp, sterling silver wire has been hand-spun, cut and linked in two patterns of Round Maille and accented with gorgeous silver lined Czech Glass beads in Emerald.  Completed with a Lobster Claw clasp, may be changed to a spring or toggle clasp at no additional charge.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

Customizable in your favorite bead color or may be made to desired length.

Available in Emerald, Black, Ruby (Red), Sapphire (Dk Blue), Aquamarine (Lt. Blue), Amethyst (Light and Dark Purple), Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze, or Gunmetal color beads.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  We encourage you to click through and check out what else is available at these shops.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.


 
 

 

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Cabochons and Faceted Stones

Good Morning,

Today’s blog is very brief, as I am in the middle of a project that must be done.

Jewelry making consists of many steps, parts, pieces, and time.  One of the most important parts or pieces of jewelry-making are the gemstones.  There are two basic kinds of cuts for these stones,  cabochon or a faceted gemstone.

Cabochons are usually cut from opaque stones like Onyx, Agate, and Malachite.  Cabochons have a flat back and a curved (convex) or domed top, there are names for the different surfaces of the stone as well.

Cabochon ~  Mossy Agate, cut, shaped and polished by Rasmussen Gems and Jewellery, LLC.  This stone was cut especially for me for the project I am working on. 

Mossy Agate Cabochon

Faceted stones are usually crafted from crystalline stones, such as Ruby, Emerald, and Diamonds.  The different surfaces of the stone allow light to pass through the different angles of the surface showing off the beauty of the stone.

Surfaces of the stone are taken into account from the table to the culet (top to bottom).

Faceted Pink Zircon set in 10K White Gold

Table – Top
Girdle – Middle
Culet – Bottom point

The girdle of the stone is usually placed in the setting for a nice balanced look.

What is Mohs Scale?

Mohs Scale refers to the hardness of the stone. Numbered 1 though 10 stones are assigned a number based on how hard the surface of the stone is, Talc being the softest at 1 and of course Diamond being the hardest of the stones at 10.  Most stones used for jewelery fall somewhere between 3 and 7 on the scale. 

Malachite 3.5 – 4
Jade 5.5 – 6
Amethyst 7
Ruby 9  

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

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Caught Couture

Hello there,

Monday has arrived, bright and shiny here in lovely Boise, Idaho.  

Today I would like to share a new piece.  I try, on occasion to bring a sense of whimsy and fun into the pieces I create, and once in a while I find something unique and unusual that fits the description nicely.  The creative process being what it is, I do not always have an immediate use or idea for the odds and ends I tend to acquire.  They may sit around for months until inspiration strikes and the appropriate design is crafted.

This piece took a while, it fought me here and there, insisting that something wasn’t quite right.  So back to the drawing board or bead board as it was… It was while watching an old movie on TV that the idea sprang into my head, and almost demanded that I stop what I was doing to sit at the workbench and work on the piece.  Thankfully I am not so flighty.

Available on either handmadeartists.com or etsy is this Steam-punk Styled Lariat necklace.  

Caught Couture

Chain shown with short tiered look

A play on the words Haute Couture (an item made especially with a specific theme, fit or design, made to order) it is designed as a Lariat, handcuffs, star and key charms adorn one end and maybe centered as a pendant, a second pair of handcuffs is attached to the other end of the chain, and acts as a stop.  This necklace has no clasp and fits easily over the head.  Over all length is 27″, and may be worn two different ways.

Cluster the charms all together and let the necklace hang just below the breast (very Victorian), or adjust by gently pull the handcuffs in a downward motion, repositioning the pendant as a collar with a long lead or to desired length for a tiered look.

Charms shown clustered as a pendant            

Created with antiqued bronze chain and charms, the handcuffs do not open.  The star and key lend a law enforcement theme to this cute necklace.  Would make a great accessory those in the branches of Law Enforcement.

Shown here with the drop pulled slightly longer.


Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  There are lots of other fun and whimsical items as well chainmaille and other fine jewelry selections in the shop.

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

 

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Caught Couture Necklace on Handmade Artists’ Shop

 

Caught Couture Necklace on Handmade Artists' Shop

Caught Couture Necklace on Handmade Artists’ Shop.

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Chainmaille Tutorial Key Chain Kit on Handmade Artists’ Shop

Chainmaille Tutorial Key Chain Kit on Handmade Artists’ Shop.

 

Complete Kits or Instructions, both are available and ready for delivery or download.

Chainmaille Tutorial Key Chain Kit on Handmade Artists' Shop