YOJ 2007 Week 44 Rainbow Babies and Tutorial

Alright -- after working on a bunch of these babies, I've FINALLY managed to unlock some method to the madness, and what was far more challenging, write a tutorial that made sense of all of it. I'm so psyched, I can't wait to see what people can do with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To this date, it was by far the most complex tutorial to write. Here's the link to the tutorial and to more pictures: Rainbow Wrap Ring Tutorial.

Now, a word of caution: I labeled it VERY ADVANCED, so proceed carefully, these are highly creative waters. Since no two rings are ever alike, the tutorial was divided into three sections. The first two sections can be reproduced faithfully.... the third one is the challenge. To unlock it, I created a series of 4 rules to follow while showing how they are constructed. Let's see how it goes... Send me pics of your beauties!

YOJ 2007 Week 43 Fire Seahorse bangle

This bangle was one of the many commissions created for the end of the year. The buyer requested a piece in the same lines as the Marine Relic bangle, but using only Seahorses and in red and black. I couldn't help but naming the piece "Fire Seahorse bangle", as contradictory as it seems. The two main stones are NOT drilled and were trapped in nets in order to stay secured.

YOJ 2007 Week 42 Heart Pendant

I'm not as late for the YOJ as I seem to be, just haven't had time to post new images. Working A LOT on end-of-the-year commissions and other projects. This is a heart pendant I created a few weeks ago, in practice for the upcoming Heart Pendant tutorial. The tutorial is not ready yet, but it's coming... I was attempting to work a bail slightly different than the original Aquamarine Heart Pendant I created a while ago. I'm not sure I like it that much more.

YOJ 2006 Week 41: Silver Rainbow wrap ring

And... another rainbow wrap ring. Still trying to see if there is some method to the madness to try and make a tutorial, but until now, no success. This one made with silver and an abalone chip.

How to make a beaded bezel

I received the following question via email:
"I was given several cabochons (different sizes and shapes). I love the netted look, but I am more interested in creating a frame with beads.... "

The answer:
You can adapt the Netted Bezel to look like a frame of beads instead of looking like a net. Just slip 2 or 3 beads onto the wire every time you make a loop. The bezel will frame the cabochon entirely with beads.

Mosaic Pendant tutorial and frames

I received the following question:
"I was looking at your tutorials on your site. One of the tutorials entitled Mosaic Pendant uses a
silver oval frame as base of pendant. Does the tutorial teach how to make this by hand or is
this a component that must be purchased?
And...
If it is to purchase- where do I find this item?"

The answer:
The Mosaic Pendant tutorial DOES teach how to create a frame using thick wire, however, it's up to you if you want to use a hand-made frame or a commercial one. Sadco sells pre-made sterling silver frames in various shapes. You can also use a large jumpring as a frame.