Featured Artists Theme: Vacation

 Good Morning,

Ah, the Summer Vacation, I remember those.  Most people can’t or don’t take them any more for whatever reason that may be, but it is fun to think about going someplace exotic, or tropical, perhaps to another country or state you have never been to before.

This week’s Featured Artist for the blog ring is none other than myself.  I think we can take care of those vacation accessory needs!  You may shop either The Alchemists Vessel on Handmade Artists or The Alchemists Vessel on Etsy.

Going to the beach? How about these adorable Sea Horse earrings.  Perfect for Steampunk Summer fashions or just something to match sand and surf, you’ll look fabulous in these highly detailed earrings.

Earrings Seahorse Charm and Glass Bead In Antiqued Bronze

Adorable aren’t they? Just short of 1-1/2″ when worn, this cute and charming pair of sea creatures are filigreed and 3-Dimensional with the pattern on either side of the charm. Topped with a Bronze / Brown Bi-cone Glass Bead these are light weight, and a fun summery addition to any wardrobe.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

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Or how about this interesting Chaimaille Bracelet?  Light, pretty, and just right for a Summer outing or Fourth of July Fire Works display.

Candy Apple Chainmaille Bracelet

Product Details:

Bold, bright and beautiful, this firey and racey little bracelet is not for the timid.  Red rings accent the length of chain and makes for a stunning accessory.  A fabulous pop of power color at the office, a lovely accessory for a romantic evening out, or a livley and electric addition to a casual outfit.  You’re sure to dazzle them with this vibrant bangle.  Would make a great July Birthday present.

8.25″total length, including clasp.  Silver-plated wire and enameled aluminum jump rings in Red 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 a favorite color of choice.   
Multicolor request please add $5.00

Check the shop to see if there in not one in your favorite color in our ready-to-wear collection of pieces.

“Starry, Starry night, paint your palette blue and grey…” Vincent, Don McLean.

Although written about or inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, the song is a wonderful tribute to the beauty that is a Summer evening sky.  These perfect little stars will do nicely as an accessory for your warm starry nights this summer.

Oh My Stars Sterling Silver Star Charm Earrings

Product Details:

It’s full of stars!  These super  cute earrings are Sterling Silver, findings, chain, stars charms and ear wires.  That’s it, Sterling Silver nothing else.  Great for Bohemian Fashions!

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Summer is time for things that sparkle in the sunshine and this bracelet certainly does that!  Glass beads throw rainbow colors across their surface as you move or when they catch the light.

 From the $10.00 Collection

Rainbow Memory Wire Wrap Bracelet

Product Details:

This pretty little bangle is simple and shiny.  Coated glass beads in silver rainbow in iridescent blues, pinks, purples, greens and yellows.

16″ total length, beads are threaded along the wire in an alternating pattern.  Finished with simple loops, matching beaded dangles may be added at the customers request.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

Last but not least, this lovely pretty in pink timepiece.  No one wants to to keep track of time when having a good one, but alas, time is of the essence on occasion and you might as well be stylish and unique when keeping it.

Precious Time Chainmaille Watch

Product Details:

Pink and precious, this pretty time piece is feminie and fabulous!  Great for the office, date night, or that casual outfit.  Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm in matching pink.

8-1/2″ long.  Silver plated wire is hand spun, cut, linked and beaded in the Full Persian Chainmaille weave.  Stainless Steel watch and Locking Magnetic Clasp finish the piece.

Available in Red, Purple and Crystal Clear beads.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

If you’re in the Boise area, remember to stop by Little Shop of Artists opening July 01, 2013, all these and many more items will be available in the store.

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

Star Steam Bracelet

Happy Monday!

December is here!  The winter’s here in Idaho are interesting.  It can be pouring rain and lashing wind, power outages and storm warnings one moment, and sunny and bright the next.

This morning, after braving the weather and inconsistent power supply, I have one new item to share with you before it is back to the grind stone, I mean workbench.

Star Steam Bracelet Chainmaille and Charms

Star Steam Bracelet Chainmaille and Charms

 

Steampunk or Industrial Fashionistas will love this substantial and stunning chainmaille charm bracelet. Bronze charms, stars, gears, and disks encircle the cuff, interspersed with beautiful faceted bi-cone shaped glass beads in Amber and Brown. Makes a soft and lovely sound when worn. Light weight and comfortable.

8-1/2″ total length and 3/4″ wide, including clasp. “Merlin’s Gold” or Jeweler‘s Bronze wire has been hand spun cut, antiqued and woven in a version of the European weave. Gears are sold as jewelry components and have never been used in any device or machinery that I am aware of. Disks are hand-drilled and sanded smooth. Each charm and bead is attached individually. Bi-cone beads are 6mm translucent amber and brown. Finished with a matching Toggle clasp.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

There are lots of other things in the shop as well.  Remember to enter the coupon code HOLIDAY10 for 10% off your total purchase.  Many of the items in the shop have been reduced for a special Holiday Sale.  A wide variety of jewelry can found in the section $10.00 and Under, including natural semi-precious gemstone earrings, bracelets and necklaces, glass beaded jewelry sets and more!

Custom requests are always welcome, working with in your budget is one of our specialties.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

 

Glass Beads and Charm Bracelets – In My Studio

Good Morning,

Wednesday is here, half way through the work week!

This morning, I would like to show a selection of available bead colors, and styles.  I would also like to introduce a new item as well.  I suppose I could save them for Monday, but I am excited about these.

These are new, customizable, and sizable.  I have a selection of Sterling Silver Plated Charms from which I have created two Charm bracelets.   When I was a girl, everyone I knew had a charm bracelet or one of the those Charm Hanger necklaces that were so popular.  They are making a comeback this year, and I hope for years to come.  Below, one in a Rockabilly theme, that I just think is absolutely adorable, and one for myself.  More charms are always being added to the stock selection.  Drop us an e-mail and see if we have your favorites, or stop by the shop and select a pre-made beauty with room enough to add your own collection of charms later.

7-1/4″ in length is “Rockabilly Betty”, a theme bracelet with Chinese Coin, Dice (they move individually), Skull and Crossbones, Motorcycle and a Humming Bird or Sparrow charm.

Created for me, rarely do I make things for myself, but I just could not resist making a fun piece to wear when I go out.  Also to show more of the charms that are currently in stock.

Counterclockwise: Leaping Frog, Chinese Coin, Dinosaur, Seahorse, Initial K, Western Style Gecko, Initial A, Cow Skull, Airplane, Violin and a Penguin.

We also have earrings that have Dragons, Pegasus, Drum Kits, Frog Princes, Swans, and more that are also in stock and available for bracelets. 

Frog Prince, one of my favorites!

Sterling Silver Plated, highly detailed charms are available in a variety of things.

CZECH GLASS SEED BEAD SELECTION

All beads shown have been used in the creation of Chain Maille Bracelets and Necklaces that are currently in the shop. Still don’t see your favorite color?  Special orders are welcome.  Many of these are available in Birthstone colors or would make a fun alternative in, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Silver Lined Crystal, Emerald, Gold (Topaz), Pearl (White), Ruby, January or July Birthdays, Sapphire,

Clockwise:  Czech Glass in Cyrstal Blue Lined, Aqua, Crystal, Amethyst Aurora Borealis finish beads.  These prism in the light, blues, purples, greens, appear and disappear across the surface of the beads.

Clockwise: Czech Glass in Sapphire (mix), Black and Pearl Luster finish beads.  These are opaque with a lustrous sheen.

Clockwise: Silver Lined Czech Glass in Black Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, Sapphire, Amethyst, and Ruby.

Clockwise: Gold, Red, Green, Pink, Blue.  These are translucent, unlined colored class beads.  Very pretty, solid colors.

Clockwise: Czech Glass in, Orange, Red, Copper, Bronze, Silver and green in the middle.  These are opaque, solid colors.

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated items are available to build that special piece just for you.

E-mail us for a complete list of materials, including metal and semi-precious gemstone stock.  If we don’t have it, we can order it.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.