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Serenity...Sweetpea and Dragonflies Wire Wrapped Bracelet

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:09:39 -0500

$58.00
Dragonflies in flight circle the filigree cuff entwined with gold leaves and wire wrapped roses. The climbing sweetpea flowers are made with light pink and peridot ab crystals.
No solder has been used. This bracelet is so delicate to look at, yet I have used over 4 ft of wire to create the vining filigree bracelet. It has been shaped and lightly hammer, filed and tumbled, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet.

The bracelet measures 1 inch wide at the center and tapers to 1/2 inch at the clasp.

The Serenity Bracelet measure 7 1/2 inches long.

Garnet Cluster Wire Wrap Necklace

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:38:04 -0500

$38.00
Sweeter than Wine is created with beautiful grade A, deep wine colored Rhodolite Garnet gemstones featuring a cluster dangle design.

The wire wrap center focal starts with smooth Rhodolite garnet gem beads and ends beautifully with a 8mm faceted Rhodolite Garnet teardrop gemstone.

The garnet beaded gemstone chain measures 23 inches long (58.42cm) and closes with a hand made s hook closure.

The center gemstone cluster measures 1 1/4 inch long (3.18 cm) long.
This can be shortened on request.

Rhodolite Garnet comes from the Greek words rhodon, meaning "rose," and lithos, meaning "stone." It has a beautiful purple red tone. Mohs Scale hardness 6.0 - 7.5
Garnet's powers include healing, strength, and protection. In earlier times, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to insure that they meet again.

Tutorial Wire Wrapped Cluster Ear Wire

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:21:42 -0500

$4.00
This versatile cluster ear wire technique can be easily adapted for use as a pendant bail, bracelet link or ring.
This is designed for a beginner to intermediate.

This tutorial has 19 steps, 21 color photos, 10 pages.. Very detailed instructions , and supply list are included for ear wire clusters.
Tools: Flat-nosed pliers, Round-nosed pliers, Cutting pliers, Tape measure, 9mm peg or bic pen, File .

Materials : 20 gauge dead soft round wire 28 gauge gauge dead soft round wire, 28 glass seed beads.
You only buy this tutorial, not the jewelry shown.

The tutorial details the creation for the ear wire clusters only, with measurement for the bracelet link . The ring can be adapted easily if you have the basic knowledge for a simple wire wrap ring.
This is an original design by Tangocatgems.

Delivery of PDF file via email as specified in your paypal account, within 24 Hrs. usually much quicker.

LILAC MIST FAERIE WIRE WRAPPED BRACELET AND RING

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:32:52 -0500

$50.00
Lilac Flowers on golden leaves is this Faeries favorite place. This bracelet features very detailed, large golden leaves, with clusters of soft lilac pearlized bead flowers , lilac ab crystals and swirling gold band.
The bracelet is size 7 wrist. 1 inch at its widest tapering to 1/2 inch at the clasp.

The ring is a leaf in a smaller size accented with matching flowers and curling tendril. A triple band ring design.
The center of the ring is 3/4 inch wide .The ring is size 8

No solder has been used. This bracelet is so delicate to look at, yet I have used over 4 ft of wire to create this bracelet. It has been shaped and lightly hammer, filed and tumbled, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet, then polished and polished and polished some more to a golden shine....

Sea Shell Fairy Wire Wrap Necklace

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:31:57 -0500

$38.00
Fairies love the water and this fairy has chosen the ocean as her playground.
The Sea Shell fairy sits above the lace netted shell surrounded in teal blues of Swarovski crystal, aqua blue faceted Chalcedony gemstone teardrop briolette, faceted czech beads and tiny teal glass beads as the water foam.
The necklace is an inter locking hand made chain of matching teal blues. The aqua blue crystals have little swirls of gold, to mimic the ripples in water.

The fairy necklace measures 18 inches long and closes with a matching hand made hook clasp.
The Sea Shell fairy measures 1 1/4 inches long x 3/4 inches wide.
The Sea Shell Fairy is a magical addition to your jewelry collection.

Calla Lily Wire Wrap Bracelet

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:29:27 -0500

$65.00
Winter Calla lily is a beautiful blend on Garnet and green. The hand formed lily is set upon a very detailed matching leaf. The stamen is dotted with garnet gemstone beads. Along the coiling vine band is a twining vine of beautiful ,tiny green glass seed beads. This bracelet is very sculptured , you will be wearing a piece of art.

Winter Calla lily measures 7 1/4 inches long with the center flower measuring 1 inch wide x 2 inch long.
Made of solid brass, This bracelet has been antiqued to enhance all of the intricate details, Tumbled to harden then polished to a brilliant gleam.

free gift wrapping , insurance and online tracking is included.

Copper Oak Leaf Bracelet

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:32:12 -0500

$50.00
Copper Oak Wire Wrapped Bracelet features a very detailed oak leaf caught within the tangled twigs and vines . The oak leaf jingles with drops of faceted lavender teardrop czs.
The leaf, twigs and vine have been antiqued to enhance all of the intricate details.
This Bracelet is one of my original designed Enchanted Twigs Bracelet.

Over 6 ft. of wire has been used to make the vining portion of this bracelet. It has been shaped and lightly hammer, filed , tumbled and polished, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet.

The bracelet of solid copper measures 7 1/4inches long 2 inches at the widest center leaf , tapers to 1 inch wide on the vine band.
The leave center measures 3 inches long x 2 inches wide.

insurance is included for USA shipping.

Iolite Wire Wrap Cross Pendant

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:30:14 -0500

$26.00
Wire Wrapped in a flowing organic design and antiqued to highlight the intricate wire work, this cross is accented with triple A quality micro faceted Iolite gemstones.

The cross pendant measure 1 1/4 inch wide x 2 inches long.
This is an original Tangocatgems design .

copper wire wrapped bracelet Sea Urchin

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:15:10 -0500

$50.00
This bracelet is inspired by the beauty of the Sea urchin. The copper spines are adorned with faceted blue ab Chinese crystal beads. , like water drops splashed from the ocean. The hand coiled bracelet is created with over 5 ft of pure copper wire, in a design that is totally unique .............................. This bracelet has been tumbled to harden and polished to a bright copper shine. The bracelet measures 1 inch wide x 7 inches long . A matching ring . size 8.5 is included as a gift .

Handmade lampwork, Carnelian Wire Wrap earrings

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:15:10 -0500

$30.00
Glowing colors of burnt orange and greens in the hand made lampwork glass beads, have been paired with matching carnelian beads and copper.

The earrings have a center hand made lampwork bead that is surrounded with 4mm, faceted Carnelian beads, that dangle from a matching in color, 14 mm pillow shaped Carnelian bead. All are wrapped in solid copper and accent with copper beads

The lampwork beads are made with ventrofond glass, fine silver leaf and frit. They have been kiln annealed for durability and strength.
The center glass beads measure 7 x 10 mm.
These earrings measure 1 1/2 inch long on 20 gauge copper wires.

From antiquity, carnelian has been worn to ward of depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy.

Tutorial Wire Wrap Earring Paisley Dangle Sale

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:14:21 -0500

$4.00
Paisley Dangle Earring

This tutorial will teach you to construct all parts of the earring. The ear wire, gemstone drop and wire wrapped paisley. A versatile design that can be converted into many different looks, from different length earrings, to pendants and bracelets.

This tutorial has 34 steps and 32 color photos, with detailed photos showing every step of the construction of the Carnelian, Smoky Quartz earrings.

Tools Required:
Flat-nosed pliers
Cutting pliers
Tape measure
Nylon jaw flat pliers
File
Wig jig with 4mm peg --- 2 pcs, 10 mm peg—1 pcs
Hammer optional
Materials required
20 gauge wire for paisley ----
20 gauge wire for ear wire ---
22 gauge wire for drop --------
26 gauge wire -----------------
28 gauge wire for beading------
4mm beads ---------------------
Briolette 8 x 12mm ------------

Delivery of PDF file via email as specified in your paypal account, within 24 Hrs. usually much quicker.
The pictures listed here show the earring as described with alternate views of jewelry made with this paisley tutorial.

Blue Velvet and Lace Wire Wrap Bracelet

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:58 -0500

$30.00
Delicate lace of golden Brass in a wire wrap pattern that dances around your wrist. Along the center band is faceted deep blue velvet crystal.
The bracelet has a Renaissance look.
Lightly antiqued to bring out the intricate detailed, this bangle style bracelet is an original design by TangoCatGems.

The bracelet measures 7" long x 1 1/4" at its widest.

This bracelet is so delicate to look at, yet I have used over 4 ft of wire to create this bracelet. It has been shaped and lightly hammer, filed and tumbled, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet.

Aqua Chalcedony Vine Earrings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:21:58 -0500

$18.00
Smooth aqua Chalcedony teardrops dangle from Hand made vines of golden Brass.

The open work design is created as left and right facing vine.
The vines have been lightly oxidized to show the intricate wire work and accentuated the aqua chalcedony gemstone then polished to a bright shine.

The 10 mm chalcedony teardrop vine earrings measure 1 1/2 inch long.

Wire Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:04:04 -0500

$4.00
This wire wrap tutorial will teach you to make a bracelet using coiled wire and a figure 8 technique to create loops from which you will hang a multitude of crystal and pearl dangles.
This is designed for a beginner to intermediate level.

The tutorial has 8 steps, 12 color pictures, 704 KB.
Very detailed instructions , and supply list are included to make a bracelet for
6 inch wrist measurement
7 inch wrist measurement
8 inch wrist measurement.

Tools:
round nose pliers
cutting pliers
flat nose pliers
tape measure
file.

Materials :
20 gauge dead soft round wire
16 gauge round wire
headpins
crystals
bead caps
pearls
seed beads
hook eye clasp
4mm gold plated round beads

You only buy this tutorial, not the bracelet shown.

Delivery of PDF file via email as specified in your paypal account, within 24 Hrs. usually much quicker.

Tutorial Wire Wrapped Copper Sea Star Pendant or Bracelet link

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:35:29 -0400

$4.00
This tutorial will teach you how to create a pendant using a coiled wire technique, adding gemstones, charm and pearls. once you have learned this technique, you can easily adapt this for your own unique creations .

I have also shown the pendant worked in silver wire...
The bracelet that is shown is made with two pendants as the center focal, a double copper chain band, and copper heart toggle clasp.
A bracelet can be made with multiple pendant links, linked together for a bangle cuff bracelet. The possibilities are endless once you have learned the wire coil technique.

This pendant is featured in the Summer 2009 issue of
Belle Armoire Jewelery Magazine.

The tutorial has 12 pages of very detailed instruction with , 21 color pictures, working the pendant each step of the way.

Tools you will need:
•Long-nosed pliers
•Cutting pliers
•Tape measure
•Nylon jaw flat pliers
•File

Materials you will need:
•18 in of 20 gauge copper wire
•17 feet of 28 gauge copper wire
•21mm Copper Sea star charm
•(1) Small gemstone bead (8 x 10mm)
•(3) 6mm freshwater pearls

You only buy this tutorial, not the jewelry shown.

Delivery of PDF file via email as specified in your paypal account, within 24 Hrs. usually much quicker.

Handmade Lampwork Wire Wrapped Garnet Earrings -Tuscany

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:52:24 -0400

$22.00
Think of the vineyards with rows of green vines and golden sunsets.
These earrings have capture the colors of Tusany with wine colored garnets that surround the golden lampwork bead. The paisley design of copper is made with a gorgeous 8 x 12 mm handmade lampwork bead in the center, with 4 mm wine colored, grade AAA, Rhodolite garnets.

The earrings measure 1 inch long x 5/8 inches wide from hand made copper wires.. The Hook has been hammered at the center for extra comfort.

The lampwork beads are made with ventrofond glass, fine silver leaf and frit. They have colors of pale yellow, , green and wine . They have been kiln annealed for durability and strength

Sterling Sparkle SALE

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:59:47 -0400

$20.00
Blue Topaz and Lemon Topaz Cubic zirconium Faceted Briolettes Sparkle on sterling silver chain.

Earring measure 2" long,Securely wrapped with sterling silver to Sterling silver French Hooks. .

Briolette measure 6 x 4mm

These earring have such sparkle and shine.
originally $26

Copper Filigree Cuff Woodland elf

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:59:47 -0400

$50.00
The Woodland Elf cuff is made with twining vines of copper that surround the center leaf. Caught within the vines are sea opal beads that give the bracelet a magical glow.
The leaf is richly detailed. It has been antiqued to enhance all of the intricate details. This stamping is from very old tooling and is approximately 1-1/2" x 1-3/4".

Over 4 ft of copper has been used to make the vining portion of this bracelet. It has been shaped and lightly hammer, filed and tumbled, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet.

The Bracelet measures 7 1/4 inches long .
The bracelet is 1 1/2 inches at its widest center point and gradually tapers to the clasp at 1/2 inch wide.

Amethyst Poppy Wire Wrapped Bracelet

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:59:47 -0400

$65.00

The beautifully detailed antique gold poppy is entwined with deep Purple faceted Amethyst gemstone beads, on a filigree style wire wrapped band.
Romantic , with a feel of past gone days, this bracelet is a one of a kind.
The bracelet measures 1 inch wide at the center, tapering down to 1/4 inch at the clasp. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches.
This bracelet is so delicate to look at, yet I have used over 4 ft of wire to create this bracelet. It has been shaped and lightly hammer, filed and tumbled, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet.Polished to a brilliant gleam , this bracelet is a stunner.

Purple Velvet Lily Of theValley Wire Wrap Bracelet Sale

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:54:53 -0400

$30.00
Purple faceted Crystals are twined around the The Lily of the Valley brass stamping . These crystal are a velvet purple which enhance all of the intricate details, and accentuate the renaissance feel of the bracelet.

I have used over 4 ft.of wire to make the twining portion of this bracelet. It has been hand shaped and lightly hammer, filed , tumbled , oxidized and polished, to ensure a smooth and very sturdy bracelet.
The bracelet measures 8 inches long x 3/4 inch wide.

Autumn Berries

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:52:51 -0400

$14.00
Orange spice colored pearls, Like little berries against gold leaves of Hammered brass teardrop discs.

These genuine 6mm freshwater pearl are very luminous,
pearl rated ,Grade A., with 12 mm hammered brass teardrop disc

Earrings are securely wrapped to gold plated French hook wires and dangle 1 1/2 inch long