Electroplating

A long time electroplating seemed to me a magic. However, when I decided to study this process, it appears that there is nothing magical, but only chemistry and physics. Briefly, this process can be described as follows: Electric current flows through the electrical circuit in the electrolyte, and metal ions which it contains are plated on the cathode. Depending on the composition of the electrolyte, any metal can be deposited on any surface.

For me, the most accessible were the components for copper plating. Copper sulfate I bought at the store for gardeners; sulfuric acid, distilled water and power supply - in the automotive store; copper tubes - in the hardware store.

I gathered all the necessary and now I have a home installation for electroplating.

I decided to cover the copper the natural materials. And I was very lucky - the beginning of my experiments coincided with the summertime when a lot of flowers, leaves, cones and branches.

nature jewelry

Also, I had some the stones and glass, which turned into original jewelry.

necklaces & pendants

I continue my experiments with the coating, patina and color

Wire wrapped pendants

Once I realized that I have to choose a new hobby :)

 At the time I was definitely bored with seed beads. It was then that I became interested in working with copper wire.

At first, I enthusiastically twisted a wire, 

and, in my opinion, quite successfully :)

I made a few pendants in this technique

Wire wrapped pendants

and my interest in it began to weaken ...

Now I do only simple stud earrings of copper wire
 with small beads

stud earrings


:-) to be continued...

Copper Bangle Bracelets with beads

Minimalist bangles from copper wire with different beads 

dark blue bead

flower bead 

can be worn on its own or with other bangles for a stacked look. 

red coral beaded long stick copper hammered earrings - HandMadeLana

red coral beaded long stick copper hammered earrings - HandMadeLana

Copper dangle stick earrings, black glass beads earrings - HandMadeLana

Copper dangle stick earrings, black glass beads earrings - HandMadeLana

Rose Brooch

This white pink purple flower 

Rose brooch 

is embroidery a seed bead on canvas.

 Flower measures approximately 2.5 x 2 inches (6 x 5 cm). 

Embroidered butterfly necklace

This Embroidered butterfly necklace from is a japanese seed beads №15.

 A beautiful butterfly is the centerpiece in this necklace.

Bright bracelet

Bright multicolor summer bead crochet bracelet.

 Used Czech and Japanese beads blue, white, black, purple, green, yellow, orange colors.

New bead crochet necklaces

Today I have two new items at once.
1. Aged Copper seed bead necklace strung on a chain.

2. White silver seed bead necklace strung on a chain.

 This seed beaded necklaces crocheted from Japanese seed beads.

Leather jewelry and accessories

Leather jewelry and accessories has been associated only with punk and rock music and some similar subcultures for a long time. However, recently more and more people realize that it is not. Leather jewelry and accessories are gaining more popularity not only in the fashion world, but also in everyday life.
After all, a properly fitted bracelets, earrings, brooches, rings and necklaces leather emphasize the individuality of any girl or woman. Not to mention the other accessories such as belts and bags.
As well leather jewelry and accessories are very popular among men. In my opinion, leather is the most suitable material for jewelry and accessories for real men.

Leather - one of the oldest materials used by humans. For example, the Indians of North America almost all household items were made of leather (clothes, bags and shoes etc).

The main Leather jewerly was then bracelet. Leather bracelet originally considered exclusively masculine accessory. Leather bracelet for men's wrist symbolized strength, power and authority , so wearing it was only allowed to rulers , soldiers , and members of noble families. Ordinary people who do not have ranks and titles , categorically forbidden to wear bracelets or other jewelry. Of particular importance mens bracelets leather had for soldiers. They put themselves before the fight , because they believed that they are not only a sign of courage and strength, but also act as a talisman that protects against the evil eye evil, misfortune and disease. Women began to wear these ornaments after began to take part in the fighting along with the men.
Nowadays leather bracelets lost their former significance and become versatile and stylish accessory.

Now we may see jewelry in all shapes and sizes. These may be made of leather cord and decorated with semi-precious stones or other pendants, or they may consist of thicker strips of leather that have designs in them.

 Belts, hair accessories and bags are more commonly categorized as accessories than jewelry items. However, each of these categories contains innumerable leather items that are decorative enough to be considered jewelry in their own right.

Men’s leather jewelry items tend to focus on bracelets and cuff watches. Men’s and women’s leather jewelry pieces are generally quite similar. The major difference is that men’s pieces are generally larger and sturdier, while women’s items tend to be more delicate.
Leather goes well with many natural materials, as well as metal, stone, plastic, glass, etc.
If you have a bit of creativity and a knack for craft projects, you may want to try your hand at making your own leather jewelry and accessories. So, you will become the happy owner a unique product.

Black Necklace

Seed Bead Necklace, lightning, bib necklace, bead crochet necklace, Bead crochet
Black Necklace, Silver black Pendant, geometric necklace, Seed Bead Necklace


Unusual beaded necklace. Silver black bead crochet necklace strung on a chain.
Crocheted beaded rope bent in the form of lightning. Wire inside a memory, so necklace holds its shape perfectly.

A great addition to the evening dress as well as to everyday clothes.
Necklaces can also be a great gift for any occasion.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/175728593/black-necklace-silver-black-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_1

The necklace measures about 23,5 inches (about 60 cm)

Handmade jewelry (part 4), Unusual jewelry

Today I have prepared a selection of unusual jewelry.
Their unusual and in the materials used, and in appearance.
Perhaps you will see here the idea to create handmade jewelry and can make similar jewelry itself .

* The handmade paper beads of this necklace have been created using yellow corrugated cardboard to create beads.

Paper beads

* Vintage zippers are creatively transformed into beautiful necklace and bracelet.

zipper necklace and bracelet

* This necklace is a combination of shades of green vintage buttons and crystally clear beads on wire.

Frosty Evergreen Vintage Button Necklace

* This stunning necklace is made with deep patina copper wire and copper elements with drops of clear swarovski crystals.

Muerte de mar Necklace

* A Handmade and unique scarf-necklace.

scarf-necklace

* Pendant from polymer clay, including a painted glass eye and silver plated bail.

Eyes of the Seasons Collection

* Steampunk computer board chip part On Domino pendant / necklace total geek.

Steampunk Pendant

* These funny and cute two part earrings penguin of polymer clay will draw you so much attention and get so many compliments!

penguin fake gauge

* Polymer clay & wire brooch with one hematite bead.

brooch - Lovers -face

* This carnivorous bouquet of black and purple venus flytraps makes a surprisingly elegant necklace...

Unusual 3d Printed Jewelry

* It comprises the strength of steel and tenderness of cross-stitching.

Cross-stitch Metal Bracelet

* Unique design made out of crocheted tubes using cotton yarn in two colors of ivory white and sky blue.

Crochet Tube Jewelry

* These unique antlers were made of pure, soft 100% Merino wool.

Felted Necklace

Today everyone wants to have unusual, original and unique handmade jewelry.
It's no secret that handmade jewelry not only helps to create a stylish and trendy image, but also to tell others about you.