Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

[BWeaves]

Pajama Sunday. Pomme de la Mer South Sea pendant from the first PP Hong Kong event. Pistachio Tahitian earrings from Kojima. These don't match at all, but they all have a green halo and a pink center that complement each other. The pendant looks like a golden delicious apple. I love the green and pink vs. karat gold of this SS pearl.

 

[jeg]

They are very complimentary, BWeaves!

Deep lavender FW pearls from one of PP’s HK Live events. They were loose pearls in a bracelet length that I made into a tin cup. A tourmaline necklace and earrings I made. The little center tourmaline was a gift from the vendor. I haven’t decided if I’m still going to change it up a little.

 

[BWeaves]

JEG: Your wire wrapping skills are so good. Both necklaces and earrings look fantastic. The pearls are gorgeous.

 

[pearlgirl12]

Pajama Sunday. Pomme de la Mer South Sea pendant from the first PP Hong Kong event. Pistachio Tahitian earrings from Kojima. These don't match at all, but they all have a green halo and a pink center that complement each other. The pendant looks like a golden delicious apple. I love the green and pink vs. karat gold of this SS pearl.

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Way to class up Pajama Sunday!

 

[pearlgirl12]

JEG: Your wire wrapping skills are so good. Both necklaces and earrings look fantastic. The pearls are gorgeous.

Is wire wrapping difficult to master?

 

[BWeaves]

I know I suck at it. I've tried doing wired jewelry but I'm much better at using yarn.

I enjoyed lusting after all those tiny keshi tonight on the PP Live event. Unfortunately, I only like the pieces with 50 or more strands, and sapphires. I know from previous experience that 5 strands of keshi doesn't cut it for me. I have PSS (pearl shrinkage syndrome) and I need big fat pearls or lots and lots and lots of strands. But that's when it gets really expensive, so I sat on my hands. I know I have a Kasumi pearl I've yet to see.

 

[jeg]

Is wire wrapping difficult to master?

I grew up doing crafty things, especially in miniature, so that was a bit of an advantage. It does take some practice and good tools. You should give it a try pearlgirl12!

 

[MSC]

 

[KarinK]

Is wire wrapping difficult to master?

I don't think so. But after 5 frozen shoulders (inflammation) I can't do more than a few wraps a day. I love the feeling of it as you go 'swush!' and the wire is in place. You can practice with cheap base metal. I ended up liking that look so much, I've used gold colored base metal for pretty much everything. It oxidizes in a great way as contrast to the pearls.

 

[BWeaves]

MSC: Don't leave us hanging. Tell us about those!

Last night's Akoya keshi live event made me dig out Mom's Rice Krispies. I know, I know, they're not the same thing, but I do love the feel of lots of strands of smaller pearls. And they're 100% nacre. The Dragon originally came with 8 strands, but Mom asked the vendor to add 4 more strands, so it's stuffed with 12 strands.

Here be Dragons! I tried twisting them up as a torsade, but I didn't like it as much. The necklace felt stiffer and the dragon head would roll over. I kept untwisting it and trying it on, but I ended back up where I started with one twist. I like the feel of the multiple strands laying like silken strands.

Petite ruby hearts with round akoya drops that Mom bought for me from Mayor's Jewelers 35 or 40 years ago. I loved drop earrings even back then, but never saw actual drop shaped pearls until I came on Pearl Guide and you all pointed me to all these wonderful online vendors.

The clasp on the dragon is behind his head. I rarely unclasp him, but slip the necklace over my head. I only unclasp him if I want to twist the pearls up into a torsade.

The Dragon has ruby eyes, diamonds on his forehead and ring, and sapphires on the other side. The ring is loose and moves in the dragon's mouth.

 

[pearlgirl12]

I grew up doing crafty things, especially in miniature, so that was a bit of an advantage. It does take some practice and good tools. You should give it a try pearlgirl12!

I'm really intrigued by it.

 

[lary007]

@MSC - I need information on the beauties on your hand!

@BWeaves - I don't think I've seen those ruby and pearl earrings before! They are adorable. I also love the GSS pomme de la mer! I just picked up one of the super dark goldens from Takahashi's live event and I'm very excited to figure out what it will become. This is good inspiration.

@jeg - those purple edisons are just stunning. And I love them paired with the keshis in the earrings.

 

[pearlgirl12]

I don't think so. But after 5 frozen shoulders (inflammation) I can't do more than a few wraps a day. I love the feeling of it as you go 'swush!' and the wire is in place. You can practice with cheap base metal. I ended up liking that look so much, I've used gold colored base metal for pretty much everything. It oxidizes in a great way as contrast to the pearls.

I'd have to see what motions are involved. I was going to try to learn beading first, but I've had recurring trigger finger. It's messing up my dexterity, as well as my ability to give my fellow NY drivers instant feedback vis-à-vis their driving ability and courtesy level. (No I don't really do that; I just want all my fingers to work.)

 

[jeg]

I'm really intrigued by it.

You should play with some wire pearlgirl12! It might not be for everyone but you’ll never know until you try it. It opens up a whole different way of creating with pearls.

 

[pearlgirl12]

You should play with some wire pearlgirl12! It might not be for everyone but you’ll never know until you try it. It opens up a whole different way of creating with pearls.

Are there any tutorials for it? My brain is spinning because I have some drilled Akoyas from a necklace that became a bracelet, and drilled raw ruby beads, and I'm envisioning something. Thank you jeg.

 

[jeg]

Are there any tutorials for it? My brain is spinning because I have some drilled Akoyas from a necklace that became a bracelet, and drilled raw ruby beads, and I'm envisioning something. Thank you jeg.

I don’t know of anything specific to recommend, but I’m sure there are a lot of videos on YouTube. You can try watching a few and then experiment to see what technique works for you. I‘ve never watched anyone else wire-wrap so I have no idea if what I do would be considered conventional or not. Have fun!!

 

[pearlgirl12]

I don’t know of anything specific to recommend, but I’m sure there are a lot of videos on YouTube. You can try watching a few and then experiment to see what technique works for you. I‘ve never watched anyone else wire-wrap so I have no idea if what I do would be considered conventional or not. Have fun!!

Thank you!

 

[2thdktr]

Today it's T shirts and jeans again. All Kojima, but a mix of pearls I haven't tried before. Feather earrings. Feather pendant. And Kasumi pendant Autumn Leaves. I was going to sell this feather pendant on Loupe Troop, but changed my mind. It has quite a different look from my other feather pendant.

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I received my little h emerald and seed pearl earrings just now, and I love them. I don't know why it took so long for me to finally press the Buy button. I have a really hard time during the PP Live events because I need to think about a purchase for a long time before I'm ready to buy. It's hard for me to buy that fast.

New little h earrings with my little h Finestrino enhancer on a little h tin-cup with emeralds and seed pearls. I think the earrings complement the necklace without matching exactly, which I love. I think you know what I'll be wearing tomorrow.

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I love them! Gorgeous. Congrats!

 

[2thdktr]

Thanks so much, Steve!

That pearl and setting make such a unique necklace BWeaves!

I have your number lary007! And you probably have mine, too, given the purchases. That Live Kasumi event was fantastic!!!

Wow, that teaser from Takahashi… so many choices! I can’t wait to see what they decide to show. So, I’m posting some Akoya from Takahashi. A rope that was made of two temp strands that are from my visit to the Takahashi office in October. Worn with turquoise and pearl earrings from Hawaii, and a turquoise station chain I put together.
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I have always loved those earrings!

 

[KarinK]

Are there any tutorials for it? My brain is spinning because I have some drilled Akoyas from a necklace that became a bracelet, and drilled raw ruby beads, and I'm envisioning something. Thank you jeg.

It's been years but I think I found my wiring tutorials on Fire Mountain Gems. I tried to look but there are so many! You could try to search online for "how to make a tin cup" or "how to wirewrap".