Thursday, October 17, 2013

Mixed Expressions – Adding Fabric to Jewelry

I am on a gypsy bangle tear! I have 100 feet of silk sari and a wild imagination. This is one of those projects that has been on my “to do” list for a while now, and my silk sari came in today. It is draped over my Ott Lamp looking all exciting and inviting enticing me to come and wrap it around my wrist or head or ankles and dance silly in the livingroom. Blu would like that. That means PLAY! There is just something wild and freeing about a pile of ribbon that begs to be wound into something both useful and decorative.

While I wait for my muse to gather all the components that will go into my newest designs, here are some other gypsy souls hiding in the JCUIN guild on Artfire.

zoomgraphik

Stunning New Regaliz Leather Bracelet with Clay River Porcelain

Stunning New Regaliz Leather Bracelet with Clay River Porcelain

Wyverndesigns

Mens Leather Wrapped Bracelet Silk Thread with Lava Rock Beads

Mens Leather Wrapped Bracelet Silk Thread with Lava Rock Beads

ShadowDogDesigns

Goddess Pendant Handmade Necklace Yellow Jade Unique Gemstone Jewelry

Goddess Pendant Handmade Necklace Yellow Jade Unique Gemstone Jewelry

PrettyGonzo

Sun Earrings, Silver Resin Disks, African Beads, Suede Cord, Handmade

Sun Earrings, Silver Resin Disks, African Beads, Suede Cord, Handmade

 

PinkSunsetJewelryDesigns

Silk Ribbon Wrap Bracelet Yoga Empowerment Om Gemstones Orange

Silk Ribbon Wrap Bracelet Yoga Empowerment Om Gemstones Orange

M2bC

Holiday Dangle Hoop Earrings - Kumihimo Braids

Holiday Dangle Hoop Earrings - Kumihimo Braids

IrishExpressions

White Glass Pearl and Crystal Purse Charm

White Glass Pearl and Crystal Purse Charm

Dreamcatcherman

Lavender Purple Wedding Rings dual dreamcatchers Totem Spirit

Lavender Wedding Rings dual dreamcatchers Totem Spirit

dianesdangles

Turquoise Donut Gemstone Pendant Necklace

Turquoise Donut Gemstone Pendant Necklace

CrystalBazaar

Purple Fuchsia Pink Jasper Beaded Leather Cuff Bracelet Handmade 3 Row

Purple Fuchsia Pink Jasper Beaded Leather Cuff Bracelet Handmade 3 Row

ShanghaiTai

Falling Leaves Fused Glass Necklace Handmade Green Yellow Brown Rust

Falling Leaves Fused Glass Necklace Handmade Green Yellow Brown Rust

 

While these do not all have silk sari ribbon, they are all using a mixed media approach to design in jewelry. The addition of leather, cord, silk and ribbon to traditional beads and pendants give these designs an entirely new dimension.

Enjoy!

Julie and Blu