Custom Wire Work Necklace

I really enjoy special requests.

A customer saw this green stone and wire necklace in my Etsy shop ( http://www.creativepotential.etsy.com/ )…named Jade Serpent.

She asked if I could make something similar in shades of white and ivory.
This is the new version.

I think it is amazing what a different effect a simple color change can be on a design.
I liked the outcome of this creative collaboration.

Creative Jewelry Displays - Home Accesoories

Jewelry Displays in the Housewares Section?

You never know where you will find an interesting display item for jewelry shows or as a prop when photographing your jewelry.

This hand sculpture was an inexpensive little surprise I found at very popular, national, discount department store.

I think it's fun and modern and it has helped me photograph some "hard to photograph" items!

A Salvaged Earring Charm

New Life...

Rescued and recreated, this hand made earring charm found new life as a pendant.

I was drawn to the distressed metallic leaf finish and the clean lines.




I wrapped it with wire and chose to suspended it from a periwinkle silk cord...attached with a decorative, sterling silver bail.

Pearl Bubble Earrings on Etsy

I love how these pearl earrings came out...they remind me of light, frothy, bubbles.

Fresh water pearls and sterling silver bars dangle from hand crafted sterling silver ear wires to create these unusual earrings.

These one-of-a-kind pair of earrings are available in my online shop...
www.creativepotential.etsy.com

Creative Jewelry Displays for Earrings Series - Double Wood Tray Idea

A portable, easy set up Hand Made Jewelry Show Display for Earrings...Wood Trays.

Ok, this is the third post in my series of four about finding creative ways to display earrings.

This one takes a little work...but only a very little!

I went to a national unfinished wood super store and purchased two small unfinished wood trays. The top rim of the trays were straight and not arched...that was important. At the same shop I purchased 3 small hinges which came with screws.

When I got home I placed the trays on top of each other inside to inside...and laid the hinges along one of the long sides. I marked where the holes were and drilled a tiny pilot hole. Then I screwed the hinges onto the trays one at a time.
This made it possible for the two trays to stand up and be sturdy when opened like a book.

Inside I attached thin wood strips from the craft store (model building section) with small pieces of wood behind them so that they were raised from the back. You could also use some wire strung side to side with small eye hooks.

...and Voila!

Your earrings hang on the rails and the whole display can be loaded before your show at home. Transport your items to the show with the trays closed together for protection and then opened like a book at your show. These trays had cut-out handles on the short sides which made carrying easy.

These could also be decoupaged or painted to match your jewelry style!

Hanging Earring Card Tip:

I use business cards to display and package most of my earrings.
Sometimes I fold them in half like a tent…that way the can stand up on a table or hang over one of my displays.

Another option is to apply sticky back plastic hangers/earring card adapters to the cards…that way they hang neatly on the wire rails. The earring card adapters can be found at jewelry packaging supply shops and by searching online.

Hand Made Semi-Precious Stone Bangle Bracelet

Hand Crafted Bangle Bracelet


This was part of a series of experiments I made using wire and stones.

I wanted to create bangle bracelets that would be bold and striking but easy and comfortable to wear.
This one is called Peaceful Earth and combines Jasper, wire and vintage beads.

I was really happy with the mix of the smooth carved stones and the raw look of the wrapped wire. It has some give and is very easy to wear.



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