Make This!! Upcycled Bangle Tutorial

I received the Upcycled Bangles from Raghouse International and I love them!! But why wait to see what they look like on me when you can see how they are made yourself!!


Oh yes!!! Ren posted this tutorial link on Etsy - I just couldn't ...ok..I didn't want to resist posting it here. I am sooo going to try this;-)

Tutorial of bangles made from card board tubing. Handmade bracelets and jewelry from Raghouse International

Try it and let me or Ren know how they turned out!!

Thanks for visiting!

At home crafting - Recycled glass VBlog

Hey Family,

I made a video showing how I put together my recycled glass pendants;-) - I also have it posted on Youtube;-) Since I have low volume speakers on my pc- let me know if you can hear everything ok.

Thanks for visiting,

Ny

Black Butterfly

"Black Butterfly" by Denise Williams-

This is one of my favorite ballads. I identify with the lyrics of this song so much. For me the "butterfly" represents my dreams and how one day they will be free. I created this pendant while listening to the song.

Original Design by Nyblaque- june162009

The "Black Butterfly" is a very special collection of limited edition paper butterfly pendants, earrings and hopefully bracelets( I'm working on it) These will be the original pieces using this median, but as soon as I learn how to solder and cast.....OH BOY...this butterfly design will take on a whole new level.. but I must be patient;-)

It may not look like much to some but this symbolizes my early stage as an artist..simple but different-unique yet evolving-it's who am, and what I want to be.It's the kind of design I want a customer/supporter to own and remember this as one of my early works, as all artists grow and become better and more in tune with their craft, it definitely shows in their work.

I remember a young blacksmith artist from Soho who started out as a street vendor herself selling handcrafted metal jewelry stands, one of which I bought-fantastic work-oh! I wish I still had the stand. I lost it years ago at a fair I was working. I as so sad, because I knew I would never find a piece like it and I understand her passion behind it's creation-



Original Design by Nyblaque- June162009



Now she makes metal furniture in Japan last time I heard- that was 7 yrs ago. Who knew huh?? If I could remember her full name and Google her I'll post a link here.

This necklace will be sold in my Etsy shop. I will take some much better pics of it before I post later today-it's like 2a.m EST right now - I'm going to bed lol!!

If you'd like to read the lyrics to this song you can find it here :Denise Williams -"Black Butterfly"


Have a happy Wednesday-

Be Free,

Ny,