Irina's Inspirations for Jewelry is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Tap into inspiration! Irina shares photos and notes on where she finds ideas, color palettes, and texture inspirations for her handcrafted jewelry - from her travels across Pacific Islands to autumn afternoons at home in Wisconsin. Each inspiration source is shown in full color along with Irina's description of how it evolved into jewelry. Step-by-step photos show how to create a piece just like Irina's artistic creation. Make the projects as shown or translate your own inspirations into handmade jewelry! Includes necklaces, bracelets, and earrings crafted using easy wirework, stringing, and simple metalworking techniques - ideal for any level of beader.
Size: 10" long x 8" wide (large softcover book)
Quantity: 1 book (111 pages)
Regular retail price: $21.95
Publication date: 2011
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This book can only be shipped to US locations.
Published by Kalmbach Books.
Irina's Metal Clay Collection for Beaders is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Irina presents her favorite PMC designs from the last seven years and adds three exciting new projects in this collection.
Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book)
Quantity: 1 book (111 pages)
Regular retail price: $19.95
Publication date: 2013
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This book can only be shipped to US locations.
Published by Kalmbach Books.
"A Day at the Beach Bracelets Kit"
Create a collection of sea glass bracelets that are the perfect accent for strolling on the beach with the sand between your toes!
Create a collection of sea glass bracelets from a kit by Irina Miech! They are the perfect accent for strolling on the beach with the sand between your toes! This kit contains everything you need to make up to three bracelets as shown here (does not include instructions).
Size: finished length up to 9"
Color: Aqua, teal, sapphire, light mint, copper
Kit includes the following four colors of sea glass inspired beads in four colors, 22 gauge copper wire, charms: conch shell bead, scallop shell bead & nautilus shell bead, jump rings, Opelon stretchy stringing material
All metal elements are base metal.
Kit does NOT include instructions. You can watch a Youtube demo here: https://youtu.be/M6qrrMcc66s
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Braided Bracelets Kit - Denim"
Create an Earthy braided bracelet of gemstones and waxed linen from a kit by Irina Miech! This kit contains everything you need to make the bracelet as shown here (does not include instructions).
Size: finished length up to 9"
Color: blue / gray, antique silver
Kit includes the following faceted titanium coated jasper beads, waxed linen in denim color, jump rings, snap clasp, leather crimp ends
All metal elements are base metal.
Kit does NOT include instructions. You can watch a Youtube demo here: https://youtu.be/CdOTe1vbfK0
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Braided Bracelets Kit - Kaleidoscope"
Create an Earthy braided bracelet of gemstones and waxed linen from a kit by Irina Miech! This kit contains everything you need to make the bracelet as shown here (does not include instructions).
Size: finished length up to 9"
Color: black, blue, teal, yellow, pink, bright silver
Kit includes the following faceted titanium coated dyed jasper beads, waxed linen in black color, jump rings, snap clasp, leather crimp ends
All metal elements are base metal.
Kit does NOT include instructions. You can watch a Youtube demo here: https://youtu.be/CdOTe1vbfK0
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Braided Bracelets Kit - Teal Lagoon"
Create an Earthy braided bracelet of gemstones and waxed linen from a kit by Irina Miech! This kit contains everything you need to make the bracelet as shown here (does not include instructions).
Size: finished length up to 9"
Color: teal, copper
Kit includes the following faceted dyed jade beads, waxed linen in turquoise color, jump rings, snap clasp, leather crimp ends
All metal elements are base metal.
Kit does NOT include instructions. You can watch a Youtube demo here: https://youtu.be/CdOTe1vbfK0
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Holiday Ornament Earrings Kit" - does not contain instructions!
Create a fun holiday-themed set of earrings! This kit contains everything you need to make the set of earrings as seen here.
You can watch a video tutorial here: https://www.facebook.com/IrinaJewelryDesigns/videos/3494634724130409
Wirewrap demo starts at the 10:00 timestamp; stacking order is shown at the 23:30 timestamp
Size: Finished earrings average about 1 1/4" long (32mm)
Color: Gold, red, blue, gold tone metal
Materials: Kit includes six glass beads, headpins, spacer beads, ear wires, and jump rings - enough to make three pairs of earrings
All metal elements are base metal.
Watch a video tutorial here:
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Ornament Earrings - Silver Finish" - does not contain instructions!
Create a fun holiday-themed set of earrings! This kit contains everything you need to make the set of earrings as seen here. Instructions are not included.
You can watch a tutorial here: https://www.facebook.com/EclecticaBeads/videos/307777084535055
Size: Finished earrings average about 1 3/16" long (30mm); beads average 3/8" in diameter (10mm)
Color: Assorted, silver tone metal
Materials: Kit includes six glass beads, headpins, spacer beads, metal seed beads, ear wires, and jump rings - enough to make three pairs of earrings
All metal elements are base metal.
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Holiday Gift Pendant Kit" - does not contain instructions!
Create a sweet Christmas present pendant! This kit contains everything you need to make the pendant as seen here. No instructions are included.
You can watch a video tutorial here: https://www.facebook.com/IrinaJewelryDesigns/videos/221732627630597
Wirewrap demo starts at the 28:00 timestamp
Size: Finished pendant measures 1 1/2" long (38mm), largest Swarovski cube bead is 14mm (5/8")
Color: Green, burgundy, purple, blue, silver tone
Materials: Kit includes Swarovski crystal cubes, headpin, bow component
All metal elements are base metal.
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
Christmas Spider Ornaments Kit - does not contain instructions!
"6 lucky Christmas spiders ornament Kit"
This kit contains enough beads and supplies to make up to six ornaments. You will receive the supplies shown in the scale picture (picture with ruler; ruler not included). No instructions are included.
Size: Finished ornaments average 1 9/16-1 3/4" long (40-45mm); snowflake beads average 3/8" long (10mm)
Materials: Kit includes glass seed beads, faceted glass drops, base metal wire, bugle beads
Watch a tutorial here: https://www.facebook.com/IrinaJewelryDesigns/videos/1290357638145287
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Christmas Tree Ornament / Pendant - Let it Snow colorway"
Create a sparkling ornament! This kit contains everything you need to make one ornament as seen here (does not include instructions).
Size: Finished snowflake measures approximately 1 3/4" long
Color: Silver, Crystal AB, White, Crystal
Materials: Kit includes star bead, base metal beads and components, headpin, rhinestone rondelles, large filigree bead cap, hand carved shell square donut, hand carved quartz crystal bead
All metal elements are base metal.
Watch a video tutorial here:
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
"Christmas Tree Ornament / Pendant - Sparkly Rose colorway"
Create a sparkling ornament! This kit contains everything you need to make one ornament as seen here (does not include instructions).
Size: Finished snowflake measures approximately 1 3/4" long
Color: Silver, Rose, Crystal
Materials: Kit includes vintage Swarovski flower component, star bead, base metal beads and components, headpin, rhinestone rondelles, six petal filigree component, vintage & modern Swarovski beads
All metal elements are base metal.
Watch a video tutorial here:
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
