Tutorials by K S Jewellery Designs

Tutorials by K S Jewellery Designs
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Monday 27 January 2014

Leaf Drop Earrings - movement and shine

I developed these leaf drop earrings over the weekend and am very happy with how they turned out.

http://ksjewellerydesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3105199-Sterling-Silver-Leaf-Drop-Earrings.html
Sterling Silver Leaf Drop Earrings
 
They swing freely from long earwires with such lovely movement.  After sawing and piercing the leaf drop shapes, I spent a long time filing, sanding and polishing them to a bright shine.  As they have a slight curve, created in my doming block, they really catch the light beautifully.

Available to purchase in all my online shops:
K S Jewellery Designs: http://ksjewellerydesigns.co.uk/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KSJewelleryDesigns
Folksy: https://beta.folksy.com/shops/KSJewelleryDesigns

Monday 20 January 2014

New wirework tutorial - Blossom Drops - special price

Looking for a new design to inspire you?  How about my Blossom Drops tutorial?  Currently listed in my online shops (£3.00/$5.00)... BUT for a short time only I am selling it at a reduced price in my website shop for only £2.50 (approximately $4.00).

http://ksjewellerydesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3072736-BLOSSOM-DROPS-Wirework-Jewellery-Tutorial-emailed-PDF-download.html
Blossom Drops - wirework tutorial
 
It includes detailed instructions and close up photos with lots of wirework tips and also guidance on how to create a number of variations.

Friday 10 January 2014

Chalcedony Square Blossom Pendant

I think the Christmas break did me and my mojo a lot of good as I feel afresh with new design ideas and currently have the time to explore them...

http://ksjewellerydesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3061135-Chalcedony-Sterling-Silver-Flower-Pendant-Square-Blossom.html
Chalcedony Square Blossom Sterling Silver Pendant
 
Combining metalwork and wirework techniques, this pendant features a seemingly glowing blue chalcedony cabochon which I have set within an organic shaped wire blossom.  I had a shape/design in mind when I started making this pendant but the petal details sort of 'grew' as I was creating it.  This is my favourite kind of jewellery making as the end product can be a pleasant surprise!
 
Now listed in all my online shops:
 

Monday 6 January 2014

Giveaway - custom designed ring

Happy New Year to you!  And time for my next giveaway on Facebook....



Here is your chance to win a CUSTOM DESIGNED PATTERNED STERLING SILVER WIDE BAND RING made especially for you or your loved one to your chosen size and your chosen design. See further details below…

If you win you can choose your own pattern design for your ring e.g. leaves, flowers, hearts, circles, spirals or maybe something else, YOU DECIDE!  I will create you a custom made ring around your chosen theme.
 
Giveaway terms, conditions and details:
·         Please ‘Like’ my Facebook page (or be an existing ‘liker’).
·         Please comment below my Facebook post and tell me two things: your (or your loved one’s) ring size AND your choice of design/theme.
·         I would be grateful if you ‘Share’ this giveaway with your friends, if you would be kind to (but this is NOT part of the terms of this giveaway).
·         This giveaway is open to all my Facebook ‘likers’ – worldwide.
·         I will put all entrants’ names into a hat and draw one winner at 8pm (GMT) on 31st January 2014 – check back on Facebook then to see if you have been lucky to win.