Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Soap Jewelry

Last week when I was hunting for information on Lamasa, I stumbled upon an art blog which has great pictures of floral arrangements. On a closer I found that they were actually " Soap Flowers" and they were very pretty. This led to search for a tutorial to make the perfect Soap Dough and it took quite an effort. So I decided not to waste it but wasn't interested in making flowers however pretty they looked ( Have loads of display stuff at my place !!) So here I am making (Trying to make) jewelry with soap dough. Pendants are the easiest to make - mould some dough and throw in an eye pin and you are good to go. Earrings are a little tricky as you need two pieces that look alike.

Here's the first piece (probably the best as its my most favorite) - Lime & Lemony the perfect accessory for a white summer dress probably with a matching bag to go with it.

Next was a simple coiled pendant, I decided to be a little more traditional with it and so ended up making matching Jumkas in blue - The visual is not quite flattering but looks very pretty when worn
The Red Elephant family was quite fun to make. Planning to make more animal figures soon.
Any suggestions...let me know

Cheers

Monday, March 1, 2010

Arm Candy - Jewelry trend 2010

An important Jewelry trend for 2010 is Arm candy -aka different kinds of bracelets/ bangles/rings that will be the cynosure this year. Here's my take on the trend this season.

Charm bracelets
a) Metal link bracelet with pearl/ zardosi charms
b) Contemporary golden Ghunghru bracelet


Wrist Cuffs - Unconventional Bracelets
a) Plaited Ribbon cuff
b) paper bracelets


Bangles
a) Silk thread Bangles with gotta
b) Painted/ Stone studded wooden bangles
c) Fabric covered bangles

Multi hued Bracelets
a) Glass Beads
b) Floral Patterned rubber beads - influence south pacific floral
c) Wire wrapped core with beads

Classic Bling
a) & b) Pearl with gold - technique looping


Rings
a) & B) Wire wrapped head beads & stone studs (some are adjustable)

Packaging
While Gifting such pieces, using a customised bangle/bracelet box is a great idea. Old tie boxes or commercially available (plain) velvet carry cases can be reused by jazzing them them up gotta or handmade to make that perfect box for the perfect gift.
Instead of adding name tags you can paint (emboss) initials using 3D outliner for a customised look.


Cheers

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