I don't know what exactly attracts me so much to this chain. I just find it so ... sexy? Is that totally crazy? There is something really attractive about the chain...
I found the chains in a couple different bead stores in the garment district in NYC. If anyone is interested, I'm thinking of doing a bead store review--customer service, supplies, prices, etc.
The chains are pretty pricey, I want to say average $6-9 a foot. The prices vary with the different metals-- gold is more pricey than gunmetal for example. There are also silver and bronze chains, but I passed on those since I don't really wear those colors.
From what I can see there are two variations (shown here in gunmetal):
1. Thicker, bigger and hammered/textured
2. More thin, and smooth
Sexy, right?
The thing about this chain, is that there is no way of separating it without losing a link. (Or at least, I haven't discovered a way yet).
Also, it's so easy to make different combinations with the chain! It's so decorative on it's own, that all you have to do is add a bead or two. For this pair, I'm using these pearl sheep that I bought years ago.
Chain, sheep, stars, jumprings and headpins
All you have to do is connect everything with the jumpring, and voila, finished. Simple, right? I can knock out a pair in like three minutes.
Now, on to the showcase.
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twelve
And that is the end of Part 1. I had to break down the showcase because I'm out of petite hooks so I'm waiting on a package to finish the rest of the earrings.
Happy New Years everyone, I'm contemplating doing a 2012 round-up, but are you guys sick of seeing those?
- A
oh please do review your favorite supply stores! i really want to get crafty and i'm stuck as to where to get supplies.
ReplyDeletethose fishbone chains are so unique! never seen anything like that before.
Oh, so cute!!Do you sell your jewellery? If you don't you should!
ReplyDeleteI'd totally love a review of craft stores! ^^
ReplyDeleteI love numbers 10 and 12 on here!!
ReplyDeleteI saw all your cabochron earrings and thought you'd love this site! http://www.mkbeads.com/Resin_and_Plastic_Flower_Cabochons_s/29.htm They also have cheap findings and cute bow charms! I just ordered a bunch to make some studs!! Thanks for the idea I love your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI recently discovered your blog and let me just say I am obsessed! I LOVE making earrings and accessories in general so if feel like your blog was made for me! Keep up the inspiring work!
ReplyDeleteSabrina
This is my all time favourite blog! You are so inspirational and creative!
ReplyDeleteLove from Sweden
everything looks beautiful! as always, i love your color palette ^^
ReplyDeleteI loved the fishbonethingie so much, I decided to give it a try myself. This is the result: http://fortissima-blog.blogspot.be/2014/09/spaanse-olijfjes.html
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