EARRING SHOWCASE: Fishbones, PART 1

So lately I've been obsessed with fishbone chain. (Lately as in the past three months and I've just been too lazy to take photographs.) I haven't done a 'showcase' in awhile, and since earrings are the backbone of this blog, and it's a new year, I figured I should start out with one~ (+ a mini tutorial)

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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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