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November Swarovski Crystal and Silver Plated Pendant on Handmade Artists’ Shop

November Swarovski Crystal and Silver Plated Pendant on Handmade Artists’ Shop.
Simply stunning pendant by The Alchemists Vessel.  A gorgeous alternative to genuine Topaz, this beautiful Swarovski crystal and silver necklace is just right for November Birthdays.

November Swarovski Crystal and Silver Plated Pendant on Handmade Artists' Shop

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Monday Means New Jewelry

Hello,

Monday brings me once again to the new goodies listed in the shop. 

A new Watch is available, two necklaces of opposite sides, colorful bottles and new bracelets.  Some of the items are only available on the handmade artists site.

On both sites you may find

Hour Glass Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Wrist Watch

Description: Time keeps on ticking and this lovely timepiece will make sure you can count your grains of sand more easily. Perfect for the office or a night out on the town, or that casual outfit that could use a little jazzing up. Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm for extra shine!

8-1/2′ total length. Stainless steel watch face is 26mm, the safety tab remains in place to save the battery. Band is created with hand-spun, beaded and linked silver–plated wire jump rings and woven in the Full Persian Chaimaille pattern. Accented with Silver-lined Crystal Czech Glass beads and a accented with an adorable Swarovski Crystal Heart charm. Finished with a locking (screw down) magnetic barrel clasp for a secure fit.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable to wrist size. Please include wrist circumference in inches when ordering.

Also available in Red, Pink and Purple.

Available here as well.  Hour Glass

Exclusively on Handmadeartists.com, are these super simple and very pretty Memory Wire Bracelets, created with sparkly glass bi-cone beads in a variety of colors.

Rainbow Memory Wire Wrap Bracelet

 Lights Out

Wrath of Grapes

Skyline

 Also only on Handmade Artists at The Alchemists Vessel, colorful pendants of hand-dyed rice grains in a bottle.  Rice has been a symbol of abundance, plenty, and luck for generations.  Invite abundance into your life with one of these cute necklaces.

Joy 

Prosperity

 Plum Good

Abundance 

Last are two necklaces that may look the same but have subtle differences.  The wings are Left and Right sided, one is available with a Hematite Czech Glass bead the other with a Ruby Red one.  Both may be found in the Ravens Nook shop seciton of T. A. V. on Etsy.

Pendant – Black Wing with Hematite Glass Bead

DescriptionMysterious, Gothic and shiny, this pendant is just right for a night out on the town, or a fun accessory for any occasion. One of two, the fashionable feathers are perfect for Rocker, Biker or your favorite Goth!

Black metal wing is set with clear and black Rhinestones, and suspended from a matching gunmetal chain, interrupted by a single Czech glass bead in Hematite. Finished with a Lobster Claw clasp.

Chain measures 18″, pendant is 2-12/” long.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Pendant – Black Wing with Red Czech Glass Bead Necklace

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

  

 

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New Items and a Special for Blog Readers

Good Morning and Happy Monday.

Not only have I been gearing up for the last Market of the year, I have been busy creating beautiful gifts and items for this Holiday season.

This pretty time piece comes in different colors, including Pink, Purple, and Red.  Also customizable in your favorite bead color.  The face is Stainless Steel and all will be the same for this particular pattern / style.  The Heart or Tear Drop accent is a Swarovski Crystal suspended from a jump ring and attached to the watch band.  Makes a great Christmas or a January or July Birthday Present.  Each watch is currently one of a kind and no more than five (5) will be made in any one color, so you are sure to have a unique and dynamic piece!

Time Enough For Love

Description: Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can wear it on your wrist instead. As the watch ticks so too your heart. Pretty, bright, very feminine and one of a kind. This lovely time piece is just right for the Holidays, or any time! Titled after the Robert Heinlein story “Time Enough For Love”, the band is adorned with a Swarovski Crystal heart charm and accented with beautiful Czech glass beads in Ruby Red.

8-1/2″ – Stainless Steel watch face is 26mm (1/2″), silver plated wire is hand-spun, cut, linked, and woven with Czech glass silver-lined beads in Ruby Red creating the sturdy and stunning band. Finished with a magnetic locking (screw down) clasp for a secure fit.
Not really interested in Watches?  This style is also available in Bracelets.  Shown below in black, these are also customizable in your favorite bead color and metal of choice.

“Ants” – Beaded Chainmaille Bracelet

Description: 8-1/2″ total length, sleek, sophisticated, and just right for a night out on the town.

Silver plated hand spun, cut and linked jump rings are woven in the Full Persian Chainmaille weave and beaded individually with Czech Glass beads in a matte black. A matching silver plated toggle clasp finishes the piece.

Available in a variety of metals and class bead choices. Please convo the shop with your special requests. Custom work is always welcome.

There are lots of other items and gift ideas in the shop.  Why not have a look, it is always free.  The Alchemists Vessel

Etsy not your thing?  These items are also available on-line at Handmade Artists The Alchemists Vessel 

SPECIAL FOR BLOG READERS

Now through December 15th, 2012, when you enter the Coupon Code HOLIDAY10 at check out (Etsy Shop only), you will receive 10% off your total purchase.

Many of our items have been reduced, and don‘t forget the $10.00 and Under section.

Sea-Horse Charm Earrings

Only $10.00

Description:  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 safely packaged in a padded envelope.

Gift boxes available upon request.

Free Shipping for this item

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

 

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A Bead Thing – Featured Artist

 

Thursday is here and we have a new Featured Artist this morning.

It is always a pleasure to share and bring another artist to your attention.

Today’s Featured Artists is Pam, owner of A Bead Thing on handmadeartist.com

What she says about her shop:

“Handcrafted jewelry is my passion. Choose handcrafted bracelets, rings, necklaces and pendants. I especially love creating bead woven jewelry because of the enormous variety in colors available and the diversity in style that can be created. Bead woven or stitched items are also lightweight and easily cared for. All contributed content © abeadthing.”

What Pam has to offer in her shop:

Swarovski Flip Flops

Description:  These cutsie flip flops are made using 4mm swarovski crystals in complementary colors with a few 11/0 seed beads for the little flower on top.  These are a delight to make and to wear, lightweight and will get you all kinds of “oooh where did you get those” comments.

I have several pair in inventory of vayring color combinations and these can be special ordered as long as I have the colors in stock.

Jasper Pendant
 

Description: The specific type of this jasper stone is unknown. It has beautiful greens and brown colorations through the stone and is wrapped in a copper wire.  Stone measures 1.25 square and we have set it on its toe. Jasper is a form of chalcedony believed to be created in volcanic eruptions and lava and formed by the flow of the lava.  This is a one of a kind pendant.

Netted Butterfly

Description: Beautiful butterflies, using 11/0 pastel mint seed beads as well as gold tone metallic 11/0 seed beads.  This creates the illusion of a butterfly with the 4mm glass pearl.  This bracelet is entirely handmade including the clasp which is created using the Peyote stitch and the tubular Peyote stitch.  Bracelet is  8.5 inches in length but special orders for specific sizes are welcomed.

What the artists says about herself:

Bio Excerpt:

One day I was to go to a Halloween party and asked my daughter to take some of the beads and make me something to wear. She did and that was the beginning. She began playing around with the beads and we began to buy more and more beads. The more I watched her play around, the more intrigued I became until one day I started playing around with them again. This did not take long at all and I was hooked. I have not stopped since. I began researching techniques and learning all I could about beading and checking out what others were doing and then realized that I was no longer depressed and that God had been working in my life with those beads for many many years. He continues to guide me and provide me with inspiration and I am thankful that He did not give up on me.

Enjoy browsing our items and I hope that if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

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

 

 

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Six Great Gifts For Giving

 

Tuesday, one of my favorite blog days!  I get to check out all the cool stuff and the neat shops to bring you Five nifty items.  Gifts for you, a loved one, special occasions, birthdays or just because you want to show some one you care.  
 
I can count!  Today I offer an extra Gift to Give, some of these are so wonderful I can’t post jut one!  We have two offerings from each shop today.  A returning shop, and some new folks to check out too.

I usually don’t gush over items, but these are so cute!  Somebody snap these up before I do!  There are several to choose from, and the hoops are adorable.  Would make a fabulous addition to any Steampunk’s jewelry box or Girlie-Girl wardrobe.

From: Sues Arts
Description:  SOLD SEPARATELY: PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH ONE YOU LIKE♥ CRYSTALS CLEAR or
♥ WHITE PEARLS
♥ CRYSTALS WITH WHITE PEARLS

Amazingly gorgeous, elegant, classy and chick Swarovski crystals chandelier earrings.

Delivered in a gift bag.

Custom orders welcome.

Thanks for looking.

and to go with those fabulous earrings…
 
Description: Gorgeous cluster necklace created out of Swarovski crystals. Very sparkly, elegant, dressy and unique.

Bow is removable.

Delivered in a gift bag.

Custom orders welcome.

New Shops to Check out!  And are these wire-wrappings cool!  Cobra’s and Butterflies and other things!  Oh my!
 
This is a very clever design, and it really does resemble a Cobra.
 
Description: Beautiful copper wire wrapped cobra snake pendant with a lapis lazuli stone bead.  It is 6.5 cm long and 1.8cm wide. 
This one just fascinates me… How’d she do that????  Reminiscent of Arwen’s pendant from Lord of the Rings, is Diana’s
 
 
 Description: A reinterpretation of the stunning necklace worn by Arwen in LOTR.
Copper wire wrapped, with small beads, measuring 6cm long and 3.5cm wide
 
Alrighty Mad Hatters and other Tea Teetotalers!  These are for you!  Elevenses, High Tea or just a cup because you want one, these English Tea cups are bound to make tea taste better!
 
 
Description: An unusual tea cup trio by Meakin. The set includes a teacup, saucer and cake plate. This set is really beautiful and is in a matte lustre finish which is unusual for teacups. This gives it a lovely silk like feeling to the cup. The motif is a pink flower with a mint green/ blue type colour and green leaves. The motif is also inside the tea cup. The actual shape of the teacup is also unusual for this design.

Very elegant and in great condition. Would be lovely for afternoon tea.

Description: A 1950’s teacup trio including teacup, saucer and cake plate.  Made in the 1950’s by Duchess.  English Bone China with gilt edges.


Violet/ Viola flowers motif on teacup as well as saucer and cake plate. Very dainty and beautiful. The teacup is footed.

Condition: Mint Condition. Looks as if it has not been used. No cracks, rubbing or chips.

More available on request if you are looking for a pair or a set. Please contact me.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

 

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Featured Artist: Crochet Hooked’s, Cari Baker

 

Good Morning.
 
Today, as usual on Thursday’s is a featured artist, from Handmadeartists.com Cari Baker of Crochet Hooked.
 
Cari’s shop – Crochet Hooked
What’s a Braidlet?
Cari says:
I design a wire crochet braided bracelet known as ‘Braidlets®.’ 
Using the finest Swarovski crystals and pearls. Anything in my 
shop can be custom made, within 24 hours, at no extra charge. 
Because ‘A Little Bling Goes Along way!‘ 
 
Let’s take a look.
 
This stylish bracelet features three strands of Swarovski crystals, which are braided together forming a durable, lightweight, and comfortable handmade bracelet. A terrific gift for Bridesmaids, as they will cherish the bracelet for years to comes and it is a reminder of the fun had by all at your wedding.
  • Size:  7” long x 3/8” wide
  • Swarovski Crystals: 4mm Bicone Crystal Moonlight, Jonquil, and Silk
  • Clasp: Silver filled magnetic
There are also these simple and pretty earring, in a rainbow of colors.
These simple earrings are made using 3, 4mm bicone Swarovski Crystals and antique brass wire. The total length is about 1inch, the dangle is about ¾ inch. Please choose from the following:
Yellow: Sun Swarovski
Green: Emerald Swarovski
Red: Light Siam Swarovski
Blue: Sapphire Swarovski
Purple: Amethyst Swarovski
Orange: Sunflower Swarovski

Please choose 2 colors from the 6 colors I have listed above. When you are purchasing the earrings, don’t forget to specify color choices.  If you forget, no problem, I will send you an email requesting your colors. Custom orders are always welcome.

Want to learn how to make those fabulous and fun Braidlets?  Cari has been kind enough to provide a downloadable pdf tutorial. 

A tutorial to learn how to make my Multi colored, Cuff style and Swarovski Crystal Wire Crochet Bracelets, with this easy to follow PDF Pattern.

**Beginning crochet, braiding, and beginning jewelry knowledge is helpful for this pattern.**


Materials needed:

Artistic Wire
A toggle clasp
6/0 Seed beads

Tools needed:

Needle Nosed pliers
Flat-nosed pliers
Wire cutters
0 (3.25 mm) US steel Hook

Required:

A cup of coffee or water
And a smile… ;o)

I wrote this pattern with you in mind… (I used to teach a beginning crochet class) with clear colored photos, showing you how to crochet with wire and beads. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, as if I were sitting right beside you. ;o).

From the pattern above you can make three (3) different styles of braidlet! 
 
What Cari says about herself:
 
My name is Cari and I design a Beaded Wire Crochet Braided Bracelet, I have branded Braidlets®. I taught myself to crochet about 11 years ago. And over the years, I have made baby items, hats, lapel pins, scarfs, and jewelry.
In 2005, while working as a Custom Picture Framer for a local arts and crafts store, I started teaching a beginning crochet class. I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm about the art of crochet, with my students.
It was during this time, I discovered crocheting with wire and beads. I was (and still am) awestruck by the simplicity of creating jewelry, by crocheting beads to wire.
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Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I appreciate your visit and until next time, have a wonderful day. Cari

Braidlets® / Copyright © 2008-12 All rights reserved.

 
 
Thank you for stopping in and taking a moment to read about Cari and her wonderful and clever jewelry.
 
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant rest of the week.
 

 

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Thursday – Featured Fashion – Weddings

Greetings,

This morning I arose and looked out my window to see the wonderful colors of Spring blooming and bright.  Inspiration is everywhere if you look.

Spring means new life, new beginnings, and for many it is also the Wedding Season that will slowly edge into summer.

Ladies, you can have that Traditional Wedding, but what about your jewelry?  You have the ring!  Now what?  Something borrowed, something blue, something old, SOMETHING NEW!

This years Bridal Couture is about adding a spark and flash of color to yours or your Bride’s Maids ensembles.  Traditional White (Fresh Water) or  Colored (Dyed) Pearls and Swarovski crystals mix beautifully, to present a unique take on the traditional bridal necklace or choker.  Much time is spent fretting and worrying over color scheme and dresses, why not put a little thought into tying it all together with accent jewelry to match your Wedding colors.  A light touch or pink or sea-foam at the ear, or throat can enhance any parure (matching set of jewelry) with a point of soft pastel color to accentuate, highlight, and draw the eye to the face of the blushing and beautiful bride.Swarovski Crystal Pearl Selection available from Fire Mountain Gems.

A pretty Spring / Summer  Pastel Palette.


Bride’s Maids could have fun with this, each in a different note or hue of color matching the entire Wedding Party, from the Bride to the flower choice on the tables.

We would love to create the special and unique piece just for you or your Wedding party.  Give us a call, look us up on the web, all the links may be found to your right.  Let us work up that amazing and simply stunning adornment together!