Carnival Hoops

Wear these to the carnival or anywhere fun! Electric blue and shiny white freshwater pearls with pewter accents strung on sterling silver wire make up these unique tension hoops. Be original. No one will have these! IF you want to learn how to make these look at my previous posts. You can buy them here: http://www.banbascelticcorner.com/product_p/2010.htm

Hearts in Knots Necklace Set

I picked up these puka shells on the beach in Hawaii in the 70's. Seeing that they needed reimagining, I sought out Arizona turquoise to contrast, accented with pewter hearts tied in knots. Other details: the clasp is sterling silver and hand crafted. the beads are also stering silver. The necklace is 20" long and the earrings are 3" long.
You can buy them here:
http://www.banbascelticcorner.com/product_p/2005.htm

Hoop Earring Demo

This is a new way to make hoop earrings that require very little in supplies.  I set out the steps for you below.  Leave me a comment if you have any questions.  

Enjoy!

First assemble your materials. You will need two pieces of 22 gauge half hard sterling silver wire and your choice of beads.

Using your needle nose pliers, create a wire wrapped loop that faces forward.

Then thread your beads onto the wire.

Bend each wire back about one inch.

Hammer the bent ends flat for a nice finish.

Pull the bent portion through the wire wrapped loop.

Thread the bent portion through the front of your ear lobe and connect in the back.

There you have it.

These earrings are available  here.

I am linking up to these parties!

Jewelry Parties are Great!

I had a very successful jewelry party at my house two weeks ago- just a bunch of ladies sipping wine by the fire, trying on necklaces, and talking about things that are important to them. For all of you hand crafters out there, this is a wonderful way to get your work seen.

Here is a picture of my main display:

African Trade Bead Necklace Set

This 21" necklace was made with African trade beads brought back to me by a good friend in the late 80s. They are a very dark blue, (almost black), ceramic with pearly dots. The chain is sterling silver with a handcrafted clasp and sterling silver bead accent. The end caps are sterling silver. The earrings are 2" long wire wrapped with moonstones and sterling silver beads hanging from sterling silver chain.

The earrings are 2" long wire wrapped with moonstones and sterling silver beads hanging from sterling silver chain.

Irish Triquetra Necklace Set

Wow! The last necklace set featured on this site just sold on Etsy! So I just posted this one:

Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pearl Wire Wrapped Necklace Set This three pronged triquetra is thought to symbolize the Celtic beliefs that everything has three distinct yet interlocked levels - physical, mental and spiritual. Beautiful Purple and white freshwater pearls are set off by tiny seed beads. The chain is sterling silver and the entire necklace is just under 20" long. The triquetra on the necklace hangs down 2 ". The earrings measure 1 1/2 " from the bottom of the ear wire to the bottom of the dangle. The necklace features a handmade sterling silver hook and eye clasp.

Street Fairs!

For my friends in Portland Oregon, I will be having a jewelry booth at both the Alberta Street Fair on the 19th and the Belmont Street Fair tomorrow. I have made lots of necklace sets. Here's one of my latest. You can purchase it on ETSY. http://banba.etsy.com

Sterling Silver and Quartz Wire Wrapped necklace Set
This three pronged triquetra is thought to symbolize the Celtic beliefs that everything has three distinct yet interlocked levels - physical, mental and spiritual.
The earrings are 2 " long. the necklace is 18 1/2 inches circumference and hangs down another 2 1/2 inches. THe quartz is moss green,brown and rust colored. See you at the fair!