This vintage brass component has multiple holes.
Size: 2 9/16" long x 13/16" wide (64mm x 21mm)
Shape: Elongated diamond
Color: Antiqued brass
Quantity: 1 component
Material: antiqued brass, made in USA (most likely during the fifties)
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. Due to antiquing methods and the manufacturing process, stampings may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Metal Clay Rings is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Shape metal clay into exciting jewelry with Metal Clay Rings. Because metal clay starts out malleable, it's perfectly suited to evoking the fluid shapes and textured details found in nature. Simply form, dry, and fire the clay in a kiln to create wearable solid, fine-silver rings. In Metal Clay RIngs, you'll get 18 original designs, each with detailed step-by-step photos and instructions, suggestions for tools and supplies designed specifically for ring making, ideas for sizing and accounting for shrinkage, and variations on each design to engage your creativity.
Size: 9" long x 8" wide (large softcover book)
Quantity: 1 book (95 pages)
Regular retail price: $19.95
Publication date: 2010
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This book can only be shipped to US locations.
Published by Kalmbach Books.
More Metal Clay for Beaders is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Combine easy-to-use metal clay with beads and wire to create dazzling jewelry. Metal clay is easy to work with, requires relatively few tools, andyields stunning jewelry that is 99.9% pure precious metal. With clear instructions and step-by-step photos, Irina Miech teaches how to make one-of-a-kind components you can use to create beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins. You'll love the versatility of metal clay!
Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book)
Quantity: 1 book (111 pages)
Regular retail price: $21.95
Publication date: 2007
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This book can only be shipped to US locations.
Published by Kalmbach Books.
This is a strand of graduated crystal beads. They're vintage Swarovski in a discontinued color called Starlight. It resembles the modern Swarovski color "Black Diamond."
Size: They range from 3/16-5/16" in diameter (4mm-8mm)
Quantity: One 14" strand (about 68 beads)
Color: Starlight (grey)
Article: 335
Material: Austrian crystal, most likely vintage from the sixties
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
PDF - DIGITAL FILE version of "Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders" by Irina Miech. You will receive an electronic PDF file which you can download to your computer.
From the back cover: "It's easy to create beautiful wire jewelry! Your favorite beads, a coil of wire, simple hand tools...that's about all you need to startmaking lovely wireworked jewelry. In this book of 21 projects, instructor, jewelry designer, and author Irina Miech presents a beader-friendly course in wirework. For Irina, wire is hte canvas and beads are the pigments that bring it to life. With her book as your guide, you'll learn how to bend, wrap, loop, coil, shape, and texture wire. Create necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants, clasps, and pins that are works of art!"
PDF - DIGITAL FILE version of "Metal Clay for Beaders" by Irina Miech. You will receive a PDF file which you can download to your computer.
From the back cover: "Add elegance and sparkle to your beaded jewelry designs with metal clay, an easy-to-use material that produces beautiful results. Fine silver particles combine with an organic binder to create malleable, versatile clay that can be shaped, textured, stamped, cut, and more. When the clay is fired, the binder burns away, leaving fine silver. Metal Clay for Beaders is an essential resource for both beaders and metal clay artists. Beaders will learn to enhance their pieces with custom-made pendants, findings, rings, and more. Metal clay artists will learn to incorporate crystals, pearls, glass, and gemstones into their designs. Step-by-step instructions make each project easy to complete. Make dazzling metal clay centerpieces for beaded necklaces; create multiple textured links and connect them to form a sophisticated bracelet; embellish a simple ring with crystals, using needle and thread; and more! Metal Clay for Beaders is your guide to getting started."
This is a pinch end that works with leather and cord - multiple strands - up to 5mm.
Size: 3/4" long x 5/16" wide, 1/8" loop (19mm x 8mm, 2.5mm loop); accommodates up to 3/16" leather, chain, etc (5mm)
Color: Antiqued brass
Quantity: 1 crimp end
Material: Brass
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This is a pinch end that works with leather and cord - multiple strands - up to 5mm.
Size: 3/4" long x 5/16" wide, 1/8" loop (19mm x 8mm, 2.5mm loop); accommodates up to 3/16" leather, chain, etc (5mm)
Color: Silver
Quantity: 1 crimp end
Material: Plated brass
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This is a plastic stepped ring mandrel that sizes rings from 4-16 in whole sizes. This tool was designed by Irina Miech (the owner of Eclectica) specifically for use in the jewelry industry and she holds a patent for it.
Size: 13" long (33cm)
Quantity: 1 mandrel
Material: Plastic
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
This is a rolo chain with a loop at each end and a sliding silicone center smart bead. Create a beautiful bracelet by adding a beads to the end loops with wire, or in other creative ways!
Size: Smart bead measures 5/16" across (8mm); chain measures 9.5" long (24cm)
Color: Silver
Quantity: one rolo chain and a silicone smart bead
Material: stainless steel, silicone insert in smart bead
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
You can watch a demo for design ideas here: https://www.facebook.com/EclecticaBeads/videos/262612335876972
Wirework artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin) creates designs that strike a balance between timeless and modern. In this book, she focuses on natural stones and wire and guides you through techniques that complement the materials perfectly. Whether you're new to wirework or returning to it, join Irina as you coil, shape, and texture your way to beautiful jewelry!
Size: 11" long x 8.5" wide (large softcover book)
Quantity: 1 book (111 pages)
What you'll find inside: Everything you'll need to know, from basic techniques to clear step-by-step instructions. Follow Irina's designs to the letter or adapt them to your own preferences. Techniques include coiling, weaving, capturing stones, working with paddles, and making frames. Choose from more than 70 projects - including bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings, and more.
Regular retail price: $22.99
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
Published by Kalmbach Books.
This is a box chain necklace with a sliding silicone smart bead/lobster claw clasp. This innovative design means you can string beads directly on chain, as long as they have a 21 gauge or larger hole (about 0.7mm)!
Size: lobster claw measures 3/8" long (9mm); necklace measures up to 18" long (45cm)
Color: Silver
Quantity: one gold tone necklace (no beads are included)
Material: stainless steel, silicone insert in smart bead
Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.
You can watch a demo for design ideas here: https://www.facebook.com/EclecticaBeads/videos/262612335876972
