Customised Shoes

I decided I wanted some flat black pumps, but ones with a nice bit of detail to wear out in the evening. I couldn't find what I wanted in the shops, so I thought- Y not customise my own. So here's the results.

I made a flower from a netting lace ribbon that I had and then I added beads to the centre.

Necklace

This is a necklace I made for someone as a pressie.

Beads have been knitted into the wire.

It is a purple version of this necklace:

http://surfjewels.000space.com/m38.html

Bracelets

Just made these new bracelets with pearl and silver beads

Inspired by pearls:
I love the idea of pearls- growing inside an oyster from a grit of dirt that got caught inside and growing into something beautiful. Amazing!

New pink pearl necklace

I decided to make a pink and pearl long necklace to go with an outfit I have just got.

I added flower, heart and a butterfly charm along with pearl, silver and pink beads.

More jewellery and info at:

Handmade Jewellery

http://surfjewels.000space.com

Updated link necklace

Just a quick update on this necklace (I know- how excitin!!), but I have just added lots of turquoise and pink beads to it and wanted to show it off. Very pleased with it, think it looks pretty. I was unsure if to add beads to it or not, but thought y not go 4 it, so I did. May even add a few more!!

For more jewellery check out:

Handmade Jewellery

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Friendship Bracelets

Friendship bracelets was probably one of the first types of jewellery I made. It's what started me on the path to making handmade jewellery and what inspired me for the journey.

I have made these bracelets with that in mind as well as surfy inspired jewellery that I started out making. They are made from cotton with a mixture of handmade and wooden beads.

I can make these customised with any combination and size of beads and cotton. Whether you fancy something brown with green beads or something pink with white beads I can accommodate it. Just send me a quick e-mail with what you would like and we can dicuss it.

These bracelets will cost you £10 and are great for the day out on the beach or just chillin.

More info and details of my other jewellery at:
Handmade Jewellery
http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Flower bracelet

Just a quick post. This is a bracelet I have just recently made and one I have been thinking about and planning for some while. I wanted to make a delicate bracelet with lots of pretty flowers.

This is made with wire that I hammered and flowers that I cut out individually by hand, then shaped, filed and added a bead to to finish.

More info and jewellery on my site:

Handmade Jewellery

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

New Necklace

I have just made this new necklace.

I used lots of beads that I have recently made combined with some grey ribbon and silver cord. I also used a handcut flower that I made from aluminium and then painted.

I was inspired by the greys and peach colours I've seen used together recently. I think they look really pretty together.

I think this will be a nice summery necklace.

More info and jewellery at:

Handmade Jewellery

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Website changes

I have updated my website, check it out at:

Surf Jewels Handmade Jewellery

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

I would love any comments and to know what people think!

New experiments with Wire

I am always experimenting with ideas and always wanting to come up with new ideas. I recently have been trying out ideas in wire.

First I shape the wire the way I want it, then I hammer it so that it reflects light and has a good texture. I then cut out my charms (in this case a flower and leaf) which I draw out, cut with a piercing saw, then file and sand to finish. To make the flower I also added fine beading wire and a couple of seed beads to finish.

I am definatly going to experiment more with wire and the charms I make by hand once I've got some more designs worked out.

For more jewellery, info and image of my work visit my site:

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

or contact me and I can make a customised item:

surfjewels@hotmail.co.uk

Turquoise and purple beaded necklace

I made each of these beads by hand and then painted them turquoise and purple. The cord is also handmade from silver thread.

Handmade Ethical Jewellery:

http://surfjewels.000space.com

Black and white long beaded necklace

I made and painted all of the beads in this necklace and then strung them all on to handmade silver cord. Each necklace will be totally unique and ethically made.

Handmade Ethical Jewellery:

http://surfjewels.000space.com

Handmade long beaded and charm necklace

This necklace is made with handmade beads and charms that are strung onto silver cords.

each necklace will be unique and different as all the pieces are made by hand. This item can also be made in different colours and with whatever charms you wish.

Contact me for more info: surfjewels@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Ethical Jewellery:

http://surfjewels.000space.com

Long daisy flower necklace

This necklace was inspired by daisies, one of my fav flowers and I put it all together on some green cord. Each flower is hand cut and painted and all the beads are also hand made.

More info at:

Handmade Ethical Jewellery:

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

I can make items totally customised, if you see anything you like or want a different colour let me know: surfjewels@hotmail.co.uk

More Handmade Jewellery

I have added beads and strung this pendant on silver cord

I made all of the beads and charms for this pendant by hand and then painted and glazed them all. I then made a silver cord and strung all of the items to make this long necklace.

Beads

I know there have been loads of posts about beads, but I do love them and love to make them. I have lots of new ones to put on here, so here goes.

More beads

Just back from hols and spent the morning (and yesterday and last night) making loads of beads. Pics will come soon. They are all drying out now, so on to making new cords for all the beads to go on. Busy busy.

Also in the process of updating my pics and website, so check it out soon... http://surfjewels.000space.com

New jewellery pics

This is some pics I've been working on of my new necklaces.





More info as always on my site at: http://surfjewels.000space.com

New Necklace

Just finished a new long necklace, lots of beads and charms. Made it with lilacs, purples and silvers.

I'll post an image soon...

Handmade necklace

I made this new necklace by hand. I made all the beads and pieces myself from dough, I then coloured and painted them and strung them all together with silver thread.

I love turquoise and the sea, so this hopefully represents that.