Heart themed jewelry can be enjoyed anytime of year, not just on Valentine’s Day. This post features some of the beaded jewelry created by Creative Cottage founder Lynn Smythe.
Heart Jewelry Gallery
My favorite piece of heart jewelry is the multi-colored heart bracelet. I made individual fused glass hearts in my Rapid Fire kiln by Evenheat. Then I attached the hearts to a sterling silver chain and added a sterling silver clasp – beautiful!
I used one of my lightboxes (I have three; small, medium and large) to take photographs of each piece with my digital camera. I should add some of these items to the Creative Cottage store when I get the chance.
Jewelry Making Techniques
Besides bead stringing, I enjoy making a variety of jewelry pieces using different techniques. When I get the time, I’ll add additional posts and link to specific blogs showcasing different jewelry making techniques including:
- Fused glass
- Fiberart
- Pin-weaving (AKA fiber-woven jewelry)
- Kumihimo braiding
- Micro macrame
- Altered art
- Silversmithing
- Etched metal
- Mixed media
- Wire working, wire wrapping
- Art clay (art clay silver, art clay copper, art clay bronze)
Beading Techniques
Besides the more generic jewelry making techniques listed above, I also plan to do mini-tutorial blog posts on:
- Bead stringing
- Bead embroidery
- Peyote stitch techniques
- Brick stitch techniques
- Beaded loom weaving
- Herringbone techniques
- Spiral bead weaving techniques
- Beaded netting techniques
- Beaded fringe designs
- Right angle weave techniques
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