Monday, March 31, 2008

Innovative Sterling and Copper Earrings


Happy Spring break...
How about this happy earrings... it's can be worn in different ways. The trapezoid sterling silver is decorated with sterling wire and balls. It has 2 holes, so you could ware it different ways...
I think it's an innovative idea... wouldn't you agree?
To learn more about this item, please visit my Etsy store.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Introducing Mindy Kuen


You may noticed I mentioned Mindy before, like in one of her piece I made.

I met Mindy Kuen through Etsy. She's my first WIST er that we exchange gift for "Christmas in July", and who is full of ideas and energy. So, I decided to feature her.

I began by asking her, can you tell me about your background.
Mindy: I come from a "crafty family" we have always made things from clothing to curtains and everything in-between! They have always been very supportive to me.


Bigib:
Why do you use the material you're using to express your creativity.
Mindy: I like fabric because there are SO many things you can do with it! I can decorate my house or myself with it!

Bigib:What's new project you're working on, or anything coming up?
Mindy: Oh my - my list is sooo long right now! I am making some cute key fobs, wristlet bags, aprons and dish gloves! I am also making new jewelry with some great new pieces I have come across.

Bigib: How is your design process.
Mindy:Literally an idea just smacks me in the head thru-out my day. I keep a little notebook in my purse to jot them all down. When it "hits" me like that I get very excited to go home & try it out......

Bigib: Do you innovate?
Mindy: I sure do try to! Some of the wristlets I am making use fun "upcycled" candy-wrappers.
I am so happy to be able to have an outlet for my creativity......I work in an office all day & just love to be able to sit down & make something. It is great also to see people enjoy something you've made.

To learn more about Mindy's beautiful pieces, please visit her Store

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Coral Turquoise Flower Field Necklace


I'm so looking forward for Spring. It's snowed today in WI. I thought this necklace would brighten this gloomy weather.

It's made of sterling silver sheet, embossed, decorated with hammered sterling silver wire
Great for Spring...
To learn more about this necklace, please visit http://www.bigib.com

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Spring Lampwork Bracelet


This lampwork bracelet suitable for spring. I call it Spring Green...
It's made of artisan lampwork, swarovski crystals, Bali silver, connected with wire wrap technique.
To learn more, visit my Etsy store.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Happy Easter...


Happy Easter everyone...!
I found this interesting link that gives idea for moms including some kids activities. I think it's interesting to learn how other moms from different country do differently ...

Friday, March 21, 2008

Saturday Night Specials


It's Saturday...
Check out my etsy store for Saturday specials...

The Incredible Egg to the rescue... How to oxidize sterling silver with egg













I ran out of LOS (Liver of Sulfur) to blacken my piece. I don't have anything to purchase at this moment other than LOS...so I don't feel like ordering one LOS plus shipping. I remember reading about using hard boiled egg to blacken jewelry.
So I decided to egg my jewelry.

First, hard boiled the egg. Prepare a plastic container to put your jewelry and egg. Then tie the jewelry on the lid (tape will peel off because of the heat).Don't let it touch each other.
Second, place the egg on the container and crush it especially the yolk.
Third, leave it for about 30 minutes...
Voila... you get an oxidized item.
Not too happy with the result and you want it cleaned?
Check out my posting about how to clean sterling silver with items you found in your kitchen...