Welcome!
Welcome to my site - here you can:Enjoy my latest jewelry creations and ideas.
Learn about my jewelry business and how to buy my designs.
Learn how to crochet with wire.
A picture of three of my Sterling and Semiprecious stone bracelets:
TwiningWords
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Enjoy my latest jewelry creations and ideas.
Learn about my jewelry business and how to buy my designs.
Learn how to crochet with wire.
A picture of three of my Sterling and Semiprecious stone bracelets:
Monday, September 18, 2006
Wire Crochet Tips
First, let me say that I am not the expert on this craft. There are lots of books and other websites with much better info than I have. I'll try to gather some of them for my links in the future.Meanwhile here is what I know:
Use 28 gauge wire. In my opinion, 30 is too fine and will break, 26 is too hard on the hands.
Use a steel crochet hook in one of the "teeny-tiny" sizes used to make cotton lace (sorry I don't know the sizes - I just eyeball them!).
Practice with copper wire - it's cheap.
Wire crochet does not look like yarn crochet - it looks more free-form and the stitches are not as neat - that's just how it is, you need to get used to that look if you do a lot of yarn crochet.
I only use chains and single crochet - no fancy stitches; and practice without beads first.
Practice, practice, practice - it's difficult even for experienced yarn crocheters.
Adding beads is just like adding beads to yarn crochet and there are lots of sites and books for that too.
I hope this helps - the most important advice is: practice and don't give up.
Here's "Cocoons", the piece that I showed at the Palos Verdes Wearable Art Show:
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Chunky Turquoise
What could be trendier!
This bracelet has 5 chunky turquoise beads and a bunch of turquoise chips for accents. It's about 2 inches wide and makes quite an impact!
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Brochure Mailing
I just sent out my latest brochure to a number of local vendors. If you would like a (or an additional) copy, please email me at: ejkline@socal.rr.com, with your mailing address and I'll send one out right away!Here's a close-up of the button-and-loop closure I use for my bracelets:
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Mossy Agate Pi Necklace
For the Ancient Chinese, the Pi shape (flattened doughnut shape) symbolized heaven and the sky.For us, it is an elegant, pleasing shape that lends itself well to jewelry from simple to elaborate.
This necklace is constructed by crocheting sterling silver wire and glass beads with a Mossy Agate Pi stone.
It is 24 inches long, and slips over the head.
Here's a closeup showing the matte green glass beads that complement the stone:
Note the beautiful veining in the Mossy Agate.
Wire Crochet and Semiprecious Stone Necklace.
My Jewelry Website: Silver Twinings
My website of unique, artistic silver mesh wire-crochet bracelets and necklaces with semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls has been featured in:
- a directory of crafty, artistic websites.Also, I published a tip on making an eye-candy notebook in: Jewelry Business Blog a site full of useful articles and tips on making and selling jewelry.
By jewelry designer and artisan Erica Kline
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Price Lists Available
Retail and Wholesale.Item availability detailed as well - many items are available for immediate delivery!
Call: 714-962-3001 or
Email: ejkline@socal.rr.com
If you'd like me to send you one.
Best Regards,
Erica Kline
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Unique, artistic silver mesh wire-crochet bracelets and necklaces with semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls are the featured works of Jewelry designer and artisan Erica Kline.
About Me
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- Name:Erica Kline
- Location:Orange County, California, United States
I love colors and am inspired by nature.
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- Welcome!
- Wire Crochet Tips
- Chunky Turquoise
- Brochure Mailing
- Fluorite Necklace
- Mossy Agate Pi Necklace
- My Jewelry Website: Silver Twinings
- Price Lists Available
- Thanks for the kind words!
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