Wire Wrapped Bracelet- Tangible Heart

This bracelet is made with combining a few different techniques altogether. It is wrapped, weaved and sculpted into a bracelets. Every single part has been hand produced and hand finished including every single loops and jump rings.

I have incorporated a few types of gemstones here, they are: Amethyst. Sunstones, Black Spinel, Peridots and Lemon Quartz, all natural gems here. The combination of all these colors of gemstones and natural copper have result a very vibrant piece of jewelry. 

The chain is approx 5mm in thickness and made with single weave viking technique. It is then connected to a hand forged tube connector decorated with Amethyst.

The most creative part of this bracelet is that it can be worn as snug fit or loose fit, with the heart as a center piece or as a dangling charm. The clasp could be hook onto the heart shape or onto the loop.

This is one of my old work but it sure takes me this long to create a post for it. LOL...

This piece has already been sold. Contact me if you like to find out more about this bracelet, love to hear from you.

Til then,

~Maggie~

Wire Wrapped Silver & Gemstone Earrings- Angel's Wing

This project is made based on the inspiration of Angel's Wing. Both side are in mirror image instead of exactly the same.

The earrings are made with Argentium Silver and Faceted Natural Red Garnet, which has very intense and deep colors. 

Made and designed by,

~Maggie~

DIY Knuckle Ring with Wrapping and Hammering Technique

This project will include hammering, you will need to have a metal block and a chisel hammer.

Tools you need:
1. 18g copper wire-60mm/piece
2. Ring Mandrel
3. Chisel Hammer
4. Nylon Hammer
5. Metal Block

Step 1.

Cut 60mm of copper wire and flatten both end by hammering on it. Be sure to hammer evenly on wires.

Step 2.
File and smoothen both end so it will have no sharp edges.

Step 3.

Mold it on ring mandrel and hammer wires into ring sizes desired. (This length is for a size 3 ring, cut longer wire if you like a bigger ring size.)

It is perfect to wear them alone or stack them up together with other rings.

Enjoy!

Til then,

~Maggie~

Making Thin Adjustable Knuckle Ring Set

It is nice to be able to make something for yourself or for your love ones. This project is suitable for beginner too.

Tools you need:
1. Round Nose Pliers
2. Copper Wire- 20g
3. Ring Mandrel (Can be replace with anything cylindrical with approx 10mm in diameter)
4. Nylon Hammer

Step 1.
Cut 3 pieces of 60mm copper wires.

Step 2.
Form a loop at the end of the wire.

Step 3.
Form another loop at the other end of the wire.

Step 4.
Place it on ring mandrel firmly.

Step 5.
Hammer it into shape with Nylon Hammer.

It is now done. This project will make a set of approx size 3 adjustable knuckle ring set. This is how it looks like from the front.

Look from the back view.

Enjoy and let me know how does it works for you.

Til then,

~Maggie~

Upcycling idea for Creating Christmas Frost Nail Polish in 3 Minutes

Christmas is around the corner, here's one cool and simple way to create a frosty look nail polish. It is  an upcycle project too.

I am sure for most girls, you have some expired eye shadow somewhere in your room. Go find them and dig them out.

Ingredients you need:

1, Expired eye shadow (Shimmering type)
2. Expired Base/ Top coat

Step 1.
Scoop eye shadow up with a tea spoon. (They don't have to be mashed). I am only using one palette of eye shadow in lilac.

Step 2.
Wait for eye shadow to be dissolved.

Step 3.
Shake well before use.

It is done! Just so simple.

Upside about this project:
1. Recycling eye shadow and top/base coat.
2. Creating an unique frosty color with texture

Only downside I can think of:
1. The eye shadow tends to sink to the bottom of the bottle. You will have to shake it well every time before using it.

Hope you enjoy this project.

Til then,

~Maggie~

Largest Penang Art Market in Malaysia- The Party Lorong.

We have heard so much about Party Lorong in Penang, Malaysia. Find out who they are and what they do exactly. :)

After contacting with one of their organizer, Mr. Chai Diam Ma, he is so nice to send me much info about the happenings with his group.

Syiok  Wasabi represents a small group of individuals with a shared passion in creative arts and in making George Town a centre of inspiration and creativity. 

It started with collaboration work in organizing art & cultural events between two small teams: No.8 Soda Fountain and Chai Diam Ma.

As their network expanded, they decided to join hands and share their resources as one team. The name SYIOK Wasabi is inspired by their belief in international and intercultural exchanges of creative ideas and design.

They are going to help an art event called Party Lorong 2. The Party Lorong 2 is happening on the 13th (Saturday)  December at The Queen Street, George Town Penang, start from 5pm-12am! The theme of the event is “The Polar Express” ! So go creatively with the theme!

By joining them, you will be able to:

- Introduce your business to local and foreign shoppers with a keen interest in the arts.

Centrally located in the civic district, benefits of the venue include:

- heavy human traffic, including tourists.

- live music performances, exhibitions and interactive workshops in conjunction with our event.

- shoppers will indulge in an artsy atmosphere.

They are currently on hunt for artists, crafters and designers throughout Malaysia and Thailand.

Therefore, if you are in this creative art business you are welcome to participate in this upcoming event.

The organizer are looking for:

1.       Food and drink : especially  suitable for X’mas season.

2.       Art: Paintings, Photos, Prints, Sketches, Sculptures, Films, Music, Books, Zines, T-shirts, Dolls, Accessories, Recycled, Found objects

3.       Second hand clothes or pre-loved items (Only  for children booths)

Something needs to take note:

- They are not ordinary organizer,  they are always doing fun and crazy things. :D

- They encourage everyone wear pajamas to attend. :D

- Only RM75 per booth.

choices of space available in this coming event are:

·        up the stage(kotai,limited to 8 booths) table 3ftx3ftx2, 2xchairs

·        L frame (suitable for illustration or paintings) table 3ftx3ftx1, 2xchairs

·        Just tables(3ftx3ftx2)2xchairs

Rm100 per house

·        little water bottles house (limited to 5 houses) table (3ftx3ftx2) 2xchairs.

You can select where you want to have your booth. You can also be creative with it by setting up the space as you wish. 

Note that an addition fees of RM20 will be charge for extra power point in case you need it.

TO BOOK A SPACE:

Make payment of RM75/RM100 to the following bank account:

Fifth July

570340010013490

Alliance Bank

TO APPLY:

Email the bank in slip, cut and paste application format below in your email and send it to syiokwasabi@gmail.com Before 14^th October.

You will be notified about your participation within a week after your application.

APPLICATION FORMAT:

Name of Organization (if applicable):

1.       Location you are based in:

2.       Name of Crafter:

3.       Contact number:

4.       Brief description of yourself:

5.       Stall name/ Brand:

6.       Product category (stationery, clothing, accessories etc.):

7.       Brief description of products:

8.       Price range (in MYR): 

1.       Photo of the pre booth:

2.       Do u like spontaneous ideas or fun?

3.       Who is your favorite’s artist?

4.       Any others friends that you will recognize he/she to join the Party Lorong?

Enclose 1 high-resolution   photographs of a variety of your products and previous booths.

  *Syiok Wasabi  maintains the right to use all Images/photos for publicity purposes.

If you need further information, you can contact Queen at 0164314452 or syiokwasabi@gmail.com

Children Art Market 2013

Wishing you all the best in your creative art business here. :) Cheers!

Til then,

~Maggie~

Freebies Wednesday-Lemon Quote Free Download

Hi everyone,

It is freebies Wednesday again. :)

We all have some ups and down sides in our life, every week or day. Certainly we can't turn it away but we could turn the the Lemon that life give us into something else.

So, I have shoot shoot a photo and made a quote with lemon. You could download or just pin and share this with your friends.

As a jewelry artisan, instead of making lemon into lemonade, it is one of the remedy I use for cleaning copper.

Come back to see more on cleaning copper later, I have not publish the post yet.

Here are some ways you can benefit from lemon from health to cleaning.

• Rich in vitamin C
• A cup of warm lemon juice in the morning flush out toxins.
• It helps dissolve uric acid therefore reducing inflammation and pains in joints and knees. 
• High in antioxidant and prevent Wrinkles and Acne.
• Help balancing the ph level of body and maintaining healthy colon.
• Help to prevent and cure flu.
• Ditch the left over skin of lemon into dish washing liquid and it will make your washing easier and pleasant.
• Place lemon slices in your living room and it repels bad smells.
• Wiping tarnishes away with just some additional salt. (will be in my following post.)
• Making Lemon Meringue. :)

Ok, I have list 10, your turn to tell me what lemon do for you. :)

Til then,

~Maggie~