And I'm also becoming a bit obsessed with the beads, like these very cool ceramic ones, or these glass ones--
I really like these wire wrapped glass beads--
But I don't want to purchase them already wire wrapped like I did. I want to learn how to do the wire wrapping, and any other technique that you can do with jewelry making. So I'm asking any jewelry designer out there who's reading this if they can tell me of any good sites that I can go to. Or any online groups, or classes or instructional DVDs, books or magazines (love those) that are for beginners, because I want to learn, and I don't have any idea where to start. Almost like when I just started learning about Mixed Media--a bit overwhelming at first. So I'll take any advice or help that you can give me!!
I also want to share with everyone photos from my Halloween party last night. I always have a party every year, and it's become quite popular around here. I'll show you some of my guests--they came early to help me decorate.
Jason Voorhees--some of you might know him--you don't really want to get on his bad side.
And then there was Hannibal Lecter who came early. We had to keep him in restraints because he tends to get out of hand at times.
This is Jigsaw's assistant--Jigsaw couldn't make it because he's not alive anymore. For those of you who aren't familiar with him--he's from the Saw movies in which I'm a BIG fan of.
I also invited my son Nick but he couldn't make it, and this is the main reason why I'm posting about my party. Nick always has a good time, and I didn't want him to miss out so this was the next best thing
And then there was the Pumpkin man--
So let me explain why he's called the Pumpkin man. Years ago when I first started having these parties, nobody ever came except for him, but back then he always had a Jack-o-Lantern mask on. And we never did catch his name, so we always just call him the Pumpkin man. He's come every year. My Halloween party wouldn't be the same without him--kind of like the red felt stockings with the glitter names on them at Christmas time--right Nick? ; )
Another regular is the lady in white--
She almost couldn't make it this year, because she couldn't find a sitter for her kids, but I told her just to bring them along-
Arent' they adorable? They really make me wish for grandchildren of my own!
We always have some party crashers every year too--
Ricky Bobby and his wife, but they didn't stay for very long. They didn't fit in--AT--ALL!
So we did some decorating--
And carved some pumpkins-
Oh yeah---and Michael Myers handed out candy--
He hands out candy every year---he loves it.
All in all we had a good time--the party did get a little out of hand--
Whats that creepy white mist?--I have no idea!
I wish you all could have come--it's always a fun party--maybe next year!
And BTW, don't forget about the real reason for this post--the jewelry. Any and all help will be appreciated. And if you'd rather email me, my email is at the top of my sidebar.
45 comments:
Beautiful jewelry!!!
I forwarded you a newsletter.
Bye, Kitty
Your jewellery is so lovely. Are you going to open your shop soon and put them there??
And your halloween ....creepy...! ☺☺
♥
Your jewelry looks great....I love your style...and the party....well it looks like you had all the "kool" crowd..what fun..!
Beautiful jewelry - good luck finding a class.
Your Halloween party is TOO SCARY for me!!
No tips for me, I made jewelry for a while and learned a lot from a Dutch site, but that won't be a lot of help for you ;-) I love your jewelry, I am already saving some money ! And the creepy party, brrrr .... Looks like you all had a great ehhh scary time !
Guess I should have left the comment on this blog about the jewelry, because it's on the wrong post.
I wanted to say how much fun it looked like you had last night. All your guests were so well behaved. My friend Scott came by and we did the "trick or treat" thing. It was the first year I've had more than about 5 kids come by. It was a fun night and I didn't take a single photo because my back was still not doing all that well. Hope you and Michael Moore survived the night (grin).
Diane, I love your jewelry already! These are so fabulous! I would love to know how you made these! I make some beaded jewerly but have never linked chain together with them.
I don't have any resources for you though...wish I could help. I dabbled in it a bit a couple of years ago but this post is making me want to get back into it! Yes, there is so much you can do with jewelry!
Your necklaces are amazing,love the wire wrapped glass. Sorry I don't know anything about jewelry! Your party looks like it was a blast!
I love your art made into jewelry. Looks like you go all out for Halloween! Wowee!
T
Love your new necklaces and the party looked like so much fun! Too bad we couldn't combine our two parties! Yours wins on the decorations and costumes and mine probably does on the food!
Your necklaces are looking good! And that's some scary looking people at your halloween party!!
Diane, I haven't read the previous comments so if I am repeating what someone else said...sorry. I find that Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine really helps and gives many many different techniques for just about everything. Also Art Jewelry and Wire Jewelry magazines are wonderful. Joggles.com has many things that might interest you if you don't already know about them. Google Deryn Mentock, her blog is somethingsublime.typepad.com she is talking about a future online class on putting a necklace together. She has many articles in Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine. I hope this helps. Your jewelry is beautiful!
What a fun party! I'm sure the children ~~ young and old ~~ love visiting your house.
Your necklaces are beautiful. There are several great beading magazines that can be found at Barnes & Nobles, and several even at Walmart. One of my favorites is Beading Style, (http://www.beadstylemag.com/Magazine/Current%20Issue.aspx). They share some helpful tips for beginners and beyond in the magazine, and even on their website. Fire Mountain Gems is a great source for the difficult-to-find items, but I found their shipping costs a bit too high. However, they will send you a HUGE free catalog that has some unique ideas within it. Have fun!
Great costumes...must have been TONS of fun! And I love your new jewelry! I think it's the perfect way to show off your art! Just what I LOVE! ♥
The jewelry is awesome, you do lovely work. A good site (in my opinion) is: http://www.firemountaingems.com/galleryofdesigns/default.asp
They have wonderful jewelry making supplies and they have a section with instructions for projects and how to's.
Sorry I missed what looks like a fabulous party.
okay, your pumpkin party is way to scary for me!!!! lol
love the necklaces!!
That was so cool! Do you have a spirit store close to you too? Those babies freak me out, lol. Your party looks like it was a ton of fun! Nice and spooky :) I think the Hannibal costume is my favorite because I've never seen it before. I mean, I've seen the movie, just not the costume. Love your jewelry too! I want to make some of my own someday :)
oh the jewelry is wonderful and your Halloween party looks amazing!!! what fun!!!
So sorry to have missed your party, miss creative...LOVED seeing all these pics and as always, listening to your wonderful wonderful humor. it still doesn't look like you need any help with your jewelry, it's too darn beautiful! xo
Hi Diane I was going to suggest Sharon and Deryn's workshop to you but by your comment on my post I see you already know about them. Making my Bezel was great fun. I believe Deryn is going to run another online course concentrating on the chain part this time. I am not sure how long the current class is still open but if they run it again it is well worth the money!!
Wishing I was at that party!
Hugs
Manon X
Beautiful jewelry!
UUUHHHHH Diane, you realy had a very scary kind of guests- I`m almost happy to be thankfull I was not invited :)
Love your necklaces, dear, they are gorgeys.
Hugs,Dorthe
Hi Diane,
Wow, these necklaces are fantastic!
Love the colours in both of them.
Um, sorry I can't give any advice on wrapping the gems {that's one thing I haven't tried}
Oh, your Halloween pictures are very scary.
Hugs,
Anna
Love the jewelry!!
Halloween looked like a blast at your place!!
Hi Diane, gorgeous jewelry!!! The party looks fabulous!!
Debby
I am sure you hae searched for free videos, there are free ones on just about anything. I have watched some on using resin, solding, diamond glaze this sort of thing. Face book might have some, A woman told me thre were a lot of recycling things into other things, she has a thrift store. I was telling her about using used clothing for quilts.
Yes the bead store is a tempting place to go, we have a good one close by and it is something to see all those things. I am only and not hardly kindergarden level.
I do have a lot of beads tho, and do some beading and jewelry, it gets to be a lot of stuff as I am a quilter and a rug maker also.
Your work look professional and beautiful and I know the face pendant will be an added attraction to the sales, even little croppings of your flowers,
houses, hearts, birds. So much fun it makes one's head spin.
You seemed to enjoy your halloween~ and the necklace is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! You should make more :)
Wow, I'm impressed with your jewelry. I can't help you there, but enjoy your party pics. Looks like a lot of fun.
Here is another new resources that Interweave has with a newsletter if you like. Hope this link works.
http://e1.interweave.com/dm?id=91C3A9811D93C99AF2E938ECCC8359C551E5FDC88F3DDA9B
beware, diane, jewelry can consume you... these are beautiful...
wonderful jewelery pieces...but there's NO way I would have gone to the door on Halloween (I haven't even seen the movie - ha!)
What a fun party. Looks like you had a great time decorating too. I am just starting to explore the jewelry world also. I love your pendants. Are those frames/blanks you fill with your artwork? I am searching for silver bands to wrap around leather to form a simple tassel. I may have to make them, like the silver wrapped beads, they are beautiful.
Love your necklace and especially how you have attached a picture of one of your paintings....new way to use your work,........
Wish I could help, but I don't know anything about jewelry making...
Yes, I can see why you liked my costume...CREEPY! Great jewlery, I haven't been bitten by the jewelry bug myself so I'm not sure where to direct your for resources but i just google everything and find what I'm looking for :)
Hi,
Very beautiful jewelry! It is easy to get bitten by the bug, and wire-working is one of those things that can grab hold. Your pieces look great with your work!
Best wishes,
Barbara
well that looks like one amazing and spooky party!~! happy halloween!
A few years ago I worked as a jewelry designer, true story! ;) experimenting is the key, and make things that you yourself would love to find and wear. Chances are someone else will too!~
What a fun Halloween!
Jewelry - Step by Step Wire is a magazine by Interweave - great because the expense is less - also join the WWJ - Wire Wrapped Jewelry Yahoo Group (lots of free tutorials). Oh one more Magpie has great free tutorials (and great beads) http://www.magpiegemstones.com/tutorialsfree.html
Have FUN!
Robyn Hawk
http://TucsonGemShow.blogspot.com
Love the jewelry, you're doing an amazing job! Is there nothing on you tube? Did you do a google search, the most popular blogs come up first.
You are the queen of Halloween by far! Looks like great fun at your house. But what happened to troll babies head....my adult daughter would be horrified!! lol It was her favorite doll of all time!
Your necklaces are so lovely, Diane. You've really made them so stunning. :) And Happy Belated Halloween - those are some scaries there. Glad you had fun! Theresa
Your jewelry is already beautiful!But I do understand how it can be even more fun when you learn even more! One of THE best books I found is "Bead on a wire" by Sharilyn Miller. It's full of wonderful basics and then there's a huge section on how to take those basics and make them into AMAZING complete pieces...step by step. And look up her website/blog, she also has videos. I was lucky enough to take some classes from her a few years back and she is an amazing teacher. I hope this helps.
xoEsther
Wow! You really go all out for Halloween! Patsy from
HeARTworks
Hey i can get you started on learning jewelry. I have all kinds of places you can go for tutorials and dvd and I can even teach you wire wrap. email me at dymnddesign@sbcglobal.net and I will send you a message with all the info. I will compile all the stuff i used when I got started. :):):)
Oh and I feature any artist once a month on my blog so if you are interested follow my blog and you can be featured on my blog.
the jewelry is beautiful and i would like to do some jewelry too.
I'm new to jewelry making myself so I can't really give much advice. I can't wait until i get settled so I can start creating again. You are such an inspiration Diane! I love all your angels!
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