Resin Demo Pieces for the Workshop

Since my last resin workshop, I've been running it over my head... rethinking and developing it more...rearranging, subtracting and adding  different concepts and demos...

I have been working on casting heart charms such as these which I plan to demo on my next workshop...

they're quite lovely...and would look great as pendants or bracelet charms or even magnets...

Then i also have the glitter hearts....which are ohhh sooo pretty!!! 

and colors of the rainbow.....

So, i think the workshop attendees would love to learn these techniques...don't you?

I am quite excited for the next workshop...April 20th...i have 2 students already and I know they're going to be as addicted to creating with resin as i am...

RESIN JEWELRY WORKSHOP

I finally had my first RESIN JEWELRY WORKSHOP...and ooh i sure did enjoy it!!! I got to meet some great ladies..Inah and Lizanne!

I setup our small area in my little apartment the night before...

I started the workshop with a bit of background on resin and its uses...they were happy about the workshop notes that i prepared and the kit...i loaded up the kit with more than usual since these are my first workshop takers... including take home plastic holders, 3 different molds they can use and an assortment of bezels, settings and bottlecaps.

The resin that i included in their kit were also completely theirs to take home. I used separate resin during the workshop for them to practice on...this was a freebie for them for being my first workshop takers.. 

After the short background, it was time for mixing. We did casting in the morning...leaving some of the pieces unfinished for a second pouring...

 After lunch the ladies worked on the images they would be adding to their bezels and settings... we were more serious at this time...quiet and busy working...

Here are some of their work.....

I asked them to suggest things for my future workshops and i am thankful for their ideas. I will be adjusting the next workshop according to some of their ideas. I think in the next workshop, i will be concentrating on more settings and bezels and having specific projects scheduled for the attendees.... I will also have a way for them to carry their finished (but drying) resin pieces much safer and easier, especially for those that would be commuting.

Here are some of the pieces i did a demo on during the workshop....

I never knew how satisfying a workshop can be...although at the end of the workshop, i was quite exhausted..mostly from the heat that day. I can't wait to schedule the next one!!!

Thank you so much ladies for a great day!!!

I've got Charms!!!

I constantly update my shop with new craft items and my favorite thing to add are charms...and boy do i have lots of news on the site...I've got pretty swirly florals...

Vintage clocks.... 

there are romantic birds...

and skulls with flowers....

just wait and see the next batch of metal charms that's going to be uploaded...

Kumihimo Crazee!!

I am soooo excited about the new items in my shop...KUMIHIMO DISKS!!! I have 2 kinds of disks available now...
the round one...

and the square one but i don't have a picture for that yet...

I also have some very nice cotton thread cords for beautiful kumihimo creatios lie these bracelets ...

here is what it looks like closeup...

I have the materials needed to complete a bracelet like the ones above...

I used these cotton cords (double up to make each strand thicker)...just look at the all colors i have available... YUMMY!!!

Of course...you would also need end cord caps... for now i just have this one kind available...in 3 sizes

cords that will fit 6mm, 8mm and 11mm cords..

and finally you would need locks to finish up your bracelets...here are a few cute toggle locks...

flowers..

and here are some heart toggle locks ...perfect for valentines...

don't forget your other findings such as headpins or eyepins and jumprings...

and of course the glue to secure your end caps (I use either e-6000 or a two part epoxy glue which i like because it dries much faster!!) 

When you have all these supplies..you can sit yourself down and ease into the rhythmic, relaxing braiding sessions of the Japanese art of braiding...Kumihimo!!!

Have Fun!!!

Drop by my facebook shop to order your supplies...

http://www.facebook.com/earthlyjewelsbeads?ref=tn_tnmn

I am still in the process of updating my website so that i can accept orders there too..intermational and local orders..but you can check out what i have now...

http://www.earthlyjewelsbeads.com/index.html 

New Year Late Post..and Upcoming Plans

I'm posting this pretty late as it is already the 17th of January but here goes...HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOG-SPHERE!!!

I don't have any excuses for neglecting this blog. December was quite hectic with my nephew's wedding,

the holidays and my December bazaars....

January was not any different. I had to catch up with taking inventory of my stocks..

and launching of a New Year's sale ..

to liquidate some of my inventory....lots of packing and taking pictures....of beads....

cutie charms...

flowery cabochons...

colorful rainbow cabs

felt cloth...

 which is still on going until this Friday. 

Lots of orders to fill and pack up.

So, I don't know if that is enough excuse for my readers but...i anyways, i deeply apologize!  

I'm really hoping for another good year...already, i have new items in line...

like the pompom/tassle maker....

daisy cord/yarn flower maker loom...

I'm adding a whole new line of handmade embellishments like ribbons and handmade crochet flowers... 

i have limited pieces of lovely filigrees...

and a whole bunch of new charms..

I'm planing on my workshop for February and some new kits so people can try out new crafts. I'm waiting for a package to come early in the year that will have a lot of new findings and settings. I also want to get the website up to date so people can actually see my complete list of what i have to offer and start placing their orders there. 

And my biggest plan...to set up the house so i can start allowing people to come visit me so they can browse and buy here at my own home...

I hope it all goes well. 

What's your new year's plans?