Bead and Chain Mail Woven Together!

I have been learning a new technique of mixing my two loves, Bead work and Chain Mail. This weave is called Centipede, and comes from the book Beadmaille by Cindy Thomas Pankopf.

A Few Pieces to be Juried

These are a few pieces that I have worked on to be juried into an artisan show. The "Tree of Life" is wire wrapped in copper, and used Swarovski crystals for the tree and Czech Fire Polished Crystals on the chain. The European Weave bracelet(black and silver) is made from Bright Aluminum and Anodized Aluminum with a magnetic fold over clasp. The Blue Captive Bracelet has Czech Fire Polished Crystals and finished off with a handmade S hook clasp.

Valentine's Day

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This Chain Mail weave is called the Empress Chain. Weaved in 20 gauge stainless steel rings and using premium Japanese seed beads. They look and feel delicate and stunning. Stainless steel will not tarnish and will always stay shiny.

Embellished Bracelet

This is a stunning bracelet with Swarovski Crystals all over it. This one is in a neutral colour, so that it can be worn everyday, and would really look nice with a light sweater. These can be custom made to any colour you would want to match and is ideal for the Christmas season ahead. This one can be purchased online, or at one of our shows.

Mother and Daughter Bracelets

This is a great idea! One set to keep for yourself, the other to give to your Mother, Sister, Cousin, or Best Friend for a Christmas or Birthday gift. Let us know what you have in mind for colour and style. You can check this one out here.

4 - 1 European Chain Maille with Leather Strap

I wanted my chain maille to have a new look. Got some inspiration from Tandy Leather, and this is what I got. This one is for myself, but will make some more and post them in the Artfire.

Flower Scale Chainmaille

This is a new weave that Carol has learned called Scalemaille. You can make these beautiful flowers out of Anodized Aluminum. In this picture, a flower is attached to a Byzantine Chainmaille Weave.

April is Autism Awareness

This bracelet and Tree of Life necklace was made for Autism Awareness in April. They can be found at the Mariposa Bead Company at 274 Burton Ave, Barrie, ON.Get yours today!

Wedding Ideas

I will be posting some wedding ideas here. Can be custom ordered. Shop online

Do you need to organize?

Keep your jewellery organized! Do you keep your jewellery on your night stand in a clutter? New Years resolution is to organize. This will hang on your wall or keep on your night stand. Behind the soft velvety material is cork board, so just pin up your jewellery and turn it into a work of art. This one is 10 x 8 and they come in bigger sizes too. Just contact Carol or order online.

Copper Mobius Bracelet

Made from raw copper! Over time, copper will tarnish, but it is said that the black is antioxidants from the body. To clean, just soak in lemon juice for a few minutes then rinse and pat dry. Order online!

Purple Wire Linked Egyptian Bracelet & Earrings

I had seen this design on Youtube and thought I would try it. This is made from 20g coloured copper wire. Each double spiral is a piece of wire, then linked together. The clasp and the earrings are handmade from the same wire. The bracelet can be made into a necklace as well. See it on my Artfire online shop!

Wired Tree of Life

My trees are evolving! I have added some coiled wire around the frame of these, which gives the pendant much more strength. To me the "Tree of Life" means family. To other people it means from the Garden of Eden. View the Online Shop for pricing.

Chainmail

I have been getting creative with my chainmail. The necklace is using Brass Rings and Ruby Swarovski Crystals. The watches are made with Aluminum rings and embellished with glass beads. The byzantine bracelet is made from brass rings. All of these can be custom sized. Order online

Viking Knit

When I went to the Bead Oassis Show in September, I learned Viking Knit, using wire. I really like the look! The two outside ones are silver colour, and the middle is copper. Then I just added a ready made pendant. See them online!