My best birthday present!!!!!

I promise that I am still alive!!!! Quite not much time for blogging, but happy tell you all contuining for my 1st tutorial. Yes.... you can see it now, real, in Step by step magazine. IT IS IN PRINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a birthday present!! It came just 1 day before my birthday. Very exciting as posty gave me the big envelope with Stepbystep Magazine print on the top! Yay..... the magazine finally by me!!! Oh here in Germany, I get the mag later than US friends. Let say 10 days later.

Big bold earrings with purple background!!! Oh can't believe myself...they are my earrings! Looks so beautiful and gorgeous.... hahahahaha okay stop please ;-)

My private opinion, this magazine has the best pictures. You will be surprised and very insipring for each page. Really, I know it very well. Great pictures with creative layout. Just fantastic!

In the end, don't forget to smile, is me!!! Short talk but enough....

So, that's the latest!!! I will coming back with some ... story or jewelry. Let's see..
XOXOXO

Swarovski In Blitz

As Christmas comes closer, we need special and unique home decorations and gifts. In Germany there is a tradition Hobby Künstler und Bastler Bazar (Creative Hobby and Art Fair), which made for this task. You will find homemade crafts from local artist or home-hobbiest. Home accessories, gifts, design-lifestyle articles, floristry, souvenirs, all regarding to Christmas and Holiday season.

This year I am joining such Fair again. It will take place in our primary school building. Yep...mostly visitors are kids, teenagers and their parents. Hmmm... what should I put on my table to take their attention and make good sale?

Heart Swarovski Pendant 18mm. In 4 colors... they are stunning, aren't they?

Rivoli stone 14mm. I saw that such simple pendants are In. Why don't I try to catch my customers with these bling... ;-)

Don't forget the Earrings!!!!! Heart swarovski 10mm as matching jewelry.

This necklace are made for 'adult' customers...if you know what I mean.. lol. Okay they are Rivoli 14mm as centre and Bicone 4mm and 8mm, or crystal pearls 8mm.

A selection of fashionable--and affordable--jewelry for teens (and adults) that's perfect for back to school or any other time. This jewelry should move easily from casual to dressy occasions. Swarovski in simple design is the answer!
Wish me luck and cash!!!! Oh if you can, come and visit me in Schwandorf, Nov 21st!

xx

My 1st Tutorial ist coming soon!!

I got to share my happiness with ya all! Yes... my 1st tutorial is on the way to published!!! yippiieeee... wonderful day!
I signed the contract with SBS Mag. It will be there, hope for winter issue 2010.

So let's pray and crossed fingers...that you will read it soon!!!
xx
Dian

_-_-_- It will be on January 2011 Issues -_-_-_

Jewels, I got From Friends

In this post, I will share all the great pieces I have from friends. Mostly online friends, means I never meet them before, but we feel like good friends who help and support each other.

1. Earrings from Marcy Bell. Made with SS silver and gemstones. Her etsy: www.followtheredbrickrd.etsy.com


2. Brooch from Jenx Jewels.


3. Earrings from Pippi Konstanski. Made with SS silver and pearls. Her etsy: www.pippijewelry.etsy.com


4. Necklace from Corinna Metters. SS silver, gemstones.


5. Necklace from Lisa Crispin. SS silver, shells, boiled wool. Her web: http://www.passionforflame.com.au


Adore all pieces, luv you friends. Thanks for our friendship!!!

Basic Wire Wrap

Some basic technique in wire jewelry world. Just clik this site :
http://www.beadstylemag.com/en/How%20To/Basics/2007/06/Wire%20and%20loops.aspx

Have fun!

Basic Tools for Beginner

Hi there,
as a beginner to wire jewelry making, you may be a little overwhelmed by the huge variety of tools available for jewelry makers. Many get a bit intimidated when it comes to the world of tools. Let me share what I know for basic tools.

- Round Nose Plier: good for bending and forming loops.
- Chain Nose Plier: use for opening and closing small loops, getting into tight space. Chain nose plier has NO teeth.
- Flush Cutters: before you buy, cut a piece of wire with them. Look at cut ends. A "flush cut", is one where the wire, after cut, is not left burred. You need a good flush cut for making proper jump rings, or for making any kind of chain from rings. The wire needs to have as flat a surface where you have just made the cut as possible.

- Wires: round, half-round, square. For some first project, I use round wire. It is easier, cheaper and available at mostly beads shops. It is size of the wires called wire-gauge. The smaller the number, the thicker the wire. You can watch complete size here http://www.wire-to-jewelry.com/wire-gauge-chart.html
Mostly we use 26ga, 22ga, 20ga and 16ga.


Look at bead-shop near you to find basic tools and wires. There are plenty online shop too. Like here:
www.firemountaingems.com
www.LimaBeads.com
www.riogrande.com
or other shop as Mr.Google guides you ;-)

xx

Cabochon....

I love cabochon. Just like another jewelry maker, cabochon is like magic. With nature and warm colour, or strong and shiny colour, big and small... every piece of cabochon is magic!

So here they are... my cabochon collection! I worked with some of them and not have it by me anymore. Happy to give them new home. And I bought already some others, but can't find time to make picture.
Mostly my cabochon came from online shop.

Enjoy!!!!
xx Dian