Rosa Spring Bangle

Some ten days ago I posted the image of the gorgeous rhodochrosite beads I got at BonitaCreations.com . Here is an image of the commission that was created with those beads. The design is similar to the Spring Bangle with coral (which can be seen clicking here).
To see more images of this bangle, click here: Rosa Spring Bangle with Rhodochrosite.

Netted Cap Tutorial

Today I just posted the tutorial for the lovely and airy "Netted Cap". This delicate net is constructed over a flat pear briolette with a coiled bezel, and is wonderful for pendants for necklaces or earrings. To find out more information about the tutorial, click here.

Eni and Lizzie's End-of-the-year Get-together

My good friend Lizzie and I are having our annual end-of-the-year trunk show/chatfest at Lizzie's place in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, November 19. Lizzie will be showing some great holiday gift jewelry items. As for me, this is the ONLY time of the year I put together something that remotely resembles a live show -- it's more like a good reason to get together with friends, chat, drink champagne and show some brand new jewelry pieces rather than a huge sale at all.

You are invited! If you are local and would like to come visit with us, then contact me to get the evite with directions. Although it's an open house from 1 to 5pm, we'd like you to confirm your presence.

Stones to die for

Normally I am very hesitant about buying stones over the internet, because I like to choose the strands personally. Silver beads and wire are never quite a problem, but stones vary so much it's hard to know what you are going to get (and of course, I'm jaded after receiving a lot of junk in the past).

However, when I received a commission for a bracelet requesting specifically rhodochrosite stones last week, I ran to one of my favorite stone suppliers: BonitaCreations.com. I had bought stones from them at shows several times, but there were no shows in sight near my area at this time, and I could not wait.

Tentatively, I placed the order... To my surprise the stones were EVEN nicer than I thought they would be! The stones had lots of wavy inclusions (which in rhodochrosite is very desirable, in my opinion), with varied *luscious* tones of pink. The holes were even and the sizes pretty identical. Delicious!

Journal is now on Blogger

Ok, I finally gave in and managed to transferred my journal to a regular blogging site, Blogger. This will allow friends and family to post comments directly on each entry if they like and it will also allow viewers to browse older posts better (as soon as I am done posting all of it).
And finally, for those so inclined, I plan to offer RSS feed very soon. Coming. Soon. Eventually.

BeadingHelpWeb article

Just found a review of my site written by Lynn Kvigne for BeadingHelpWeb.com. I had no idea the review had been written, so it comes as a pleasant surprise. Overall, she gave me a great review (thank you Lynn!), the only minor critique is towards my tutorial prices, which she claims are a bit high. Oh well, I'm resigned, you can't satisfy all!!!

To read Lynn's review, click here: Eni's Wire Jewelry Site Worth Your Time

Amazonite "Y" necklace

I've had a lot of commissions lately, (thank goodness!). One interesting thing I noticed, though, people are asking for SETS, as opposed to just a single piece. Here is a set of necklace and bracelet I just finished, with Amazonite and Turquoise:

Amazonite and Turquoise "Y" Necklace

This necklace goes with the following bangle:

To make the necklace, I used the Coiled Bangle instructions with a V shaped core as shown in below in the diagram, coiling independently each side. The heart bead in the middle is a ONE-TO-THREE piece, that is, a single hole at the bottom and three holes at the top. These pieces are normally used at the ends of multistrand necklaces or bracelets.

The pear shaped drop was made using a slightly modified Capped Bead weave.

Lapis Lazuli necklace

This is a necklace worked with lapis lazuli and silver. This is the second time I make this same kind of pendant, and it's mix of various different techniques:

1) The bail is made woven in Ladder weave;
2) The flower is attached using Charms and Extensions;
3) The frame is worked with a Coiled Bezel Frame.

The final touch is to add a series of beads stitched to the edge of the pendant, and a necklace strung with lapis lazuli, iolite and silver beads.

Anna's Necklace: Lapis lazuli, iolite and silver

Small Tides Bangle

While I was away I took a few commissions to develop. One of them was a bangle made with gorgeous bright teal amazonite, a variation of the turquoise bangle. A little bit more organic, more marine. The usual critters just had to make appearances...

Small Tides Bangle - Amazonite, turquoise and silver.