Wire Earrings Tutorial

The other day I broke one of my favorite large hoop earrings and just because I hate throwing stuff out I figured a way to turn them in to a pair of new and even better earrings.
And I took pictures so I can show you! :)


Things you will need:
-a pair of hoop earring or two wire bangles (if you don't have these at hand,you can always use some thick wire)
-wire cutters
-thin wire in colors of choice
-earring hooks

Let's get started!
Step1
Bend the earrings (or wire) to the shape you want. I used a parfume bottle to get the shape.You can leave it the way it is too. :)

Step2
Get your thin jewelry wire and wrap the earrings with it. You don't want to leave this step out,this will keep the thin wire from slipping around on your earrings.

Step3
Make a loop for the earring hooks.

Step4
Start wrapping the colored wire on the earrings.

Step5
When you are done with one color,be sure to wrap the wire many times to secure it.

Step6
Add colors as you go. I used light purple,purple and dark blue wire.

Step7
Add the earring hooks to the loop you made on the beggining and you are done! :)

You made something awesome from something plain and boring.Enjoy!

DIY Necklace Displays

I plan to attend more craft fairs this summer,so I needed to update my displays. There are a lot of tutorials out there for boards,picture frame displays and jewelry trees,but I wanted something that makes the necklaces stand out.
So I found this tutorial that is perfect for what I wanted. They have a pattern for it too. Here is my version:

Instead of using fabric I covered the cardboard displays with leftover wallpaper.
Since my bracelet and ring displays are black they will match nicely together.

Front wiew:

And here is how it looks from the back:

It was pretty easy and quick to make, I was done with 2 displays in 2O minutes.
Now I just need to cover my earring board with some black fabric and dye some white tablecloths black or purple and I am ready.

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs Tutorial

It's my time to post an Easter related tutorial,so here it goes...

This was always a tradition in our family, my dear bako (Serbian granny) made them every year for the hole family to take home.More then ten years ago my bako passed away and me and my dad took over the tradition.
I made this tutorial with him last year so you could try it out too.


Things you will need:
-a pair of scissors
-nylon pantie hose
-pretty leaves- gather different shapes and sizes of leaves from around the house and garden
-eggs :)
- strong thread or embroidery floss
-plenty of onion skins (or what ever other vegetable or plant you are using)

What you can use for different colors:
onion skin-brown
carrot-orange
beet-purple
spinach-green
Step1.

Gather all the things you will need.
Step2.

Put a leaf on top of the egg.
Step3.

Cut a square from the nylons and put it on the egg.Wrap it around the egg and tie it with a piece of floss.Be sure to make it firm and tight so the dye wont go under the leaf.
Step4.

Do the same with all the eggs.
Step5.

Put the onion skins in a big pot. Don't worry,you don't need as much onion skin,we colored more then 4O eggs with this amounth.
Step6.

Put the eggs on top of the onion skin and fill the pot with water.
Step7.
Cook the eggs this way for 9-15 minutes.
Step8.

Cut the nylons off and peel the leaves from the eggs.Be sure to do this when they are still hot,because after the eggs cool down the leaves will stick to them.
Step9.

To make the eggs nice and shiny, put some oil on a paper towel and rub the eggs with it.

All done. :)
Happy Easter everyone!

Great Polymer Clay Tutorials

I wanted to share some awesome tutorials I found and plan to try out soon.
First of all here are the awesome tutorials made by Sandra Z. over at So Chick!handmade jewelry.
The Black Valentine Tutorial where you can learn how to combine lace with polymer clay and create a lovely heart shaped pendant.

She also shows us how to make a beautiful lace cane,tutorial here.

And check out this awesome tutorial on how to use up all those scraps of clay.

Check out her blog for even more awesome tutorials.
Here are two great tutorials I found on Parole de Pate.
Leaf cane tutorial

and this swirly cane tutorial

And last but not least,check out this lovely tutorial over at Dokona domaćica's blog.She shows us how to make beautiful turquoise beads using acrylic paint and polymer clay.I can't wait to try this out! Look at all the amazing jewelry she made:

So...be sure to check out all the blogs and tutorials.I'll be posting some pictures of the results myself. :)

Wire Ring Base Tutorial

I decided to make some polymer clay rings to sell,but turns out it's almost impossible to buy ring bases here.So after I finished beeing mad at the local craft store I came up with the idea to make my own ring bases. And I'm going to share the idea,since I know some of you have trouble finding tha bases too.
This is how they look without the clay.

-tutorial-
Step1

Gather the things you will need:
- thick wire (I don't know what gauge it is) I got 5 meters of the wire for really cheap at the craft store.
- wire cutters
- hammer
- a piece of wood or iron

- and some kind of an item that is the size of your rings.I used a little bottle of nail polish from Avon.
Step2

Measure and cut 17cm of wire. If you want your rings bigger cut a longer piece.You can always resize it after you are finished.
Step3

Curl up one end of your wire to form a swirl.And curlp up a little bit the other end.
Step4

This is how it should look like.Now get out your hammer and piece of wood or iron.
Step5

This step is really loud and annoyng,so better do this outside or in a family-free room. :) Start hammering the wire from the swirly end.
Step6

Hammer the hole thing flat. :) Trust me,it's easier then it sounds.
Step7

Start wrapping the wire on the item you are using as the form. Start by holding the swirl down with one of your fingers and slowly folding the rest of the wire on.
Step8

Keep folding the wire.
Step9

Fold the end of the wire to the side of the ring base.
Step1O

When you get the ring off from the form you will need to adjust the shape of the ring a little bit.Try it on aaaand...your done!

Now just glue your ring on the base as you would do with the ones you got at the store.

You can't even tell they are home made. :)

If you have any questions I'm more than happy to answer them. :)
Hope my tutorial helped!enjoy! :)