Geometric Shaped Earrings

I think wearing a geometric shaped earring gives the face a pop. It adds interest and makes the wearer look like they are fully accessorized even if they are just wearing that one set of earrings. Here are some of my new Polymer clay geometric earrings. I just made them last night. I've been up way too much at night making jewelry. I have a showing tomorrow night, so I'm on the grind.








Here are some celebs wearing their geometric shaped earrings.



Here is Kelly Rowland of Beyonce's Group Destiny's Child wearing a nice double round shaped dangle.



Here is Mary J. wearing the same pair. It always trips me out that these celebs can have so much money, but they all end up wearing the same accessories and outfits. I guess there are some benefits to being a thousandnaire like me, because I rarely see my style when I step out... that's right I said it:)



and of course, here is the queen herself wearing a pair of triangle earrings. These are lovely. Sorry, my photoshop is on the fritz or else I would have went on and taken her skin down a few shades. LOL!!! Just Kidding.

I like them on Chains

I have a long neck, so I make lots of earrings for long neck beauties. I imagine that one day all the fashion models of the world will come and sweep up all my long earrings. Anywaaaaaay...hmmmm. For right now, I have to remember to shorten them for average length necks beauties if I want to make any sales at all. Hey, it's not all about sales, but I gotta sell or they will just pile up. There are only so many teacher gift giving occasions:)







Here's an example of Keyshia Cole wearing earrings on a chain (the shorter version)


Check out the Music video were she wears them:

Dangles and the Stars

With the advent of the eighties fashion all around us, earrings are all around us. Dangles, dangles, dangles were all the rage in the eighties. If you weren't there, pretend I wasn't either. Let's pretend I didn't wear the colorful pop art looking dangles in purple, hot pink, vibrant orange, etc. Anyway, I've decided to try my hand at a new take on the eighties, plus I found some examples of stars with their dangles.



These are in the crazy electric blue of the eighties!!! Loves the shimmer look you know.


Hillary Duff obviously likes stunning dangles. Look at these whoppers. I love them! It seems that the skinnier she's gotten the bigger her earrings have grown.




These are my magenta sensations. I was up until 1:00 am making these last night! Pretty proud of them. I've actually just started with polymer. I sold the first batch before I could photograph them. These are for sale on Etsy. My site link is that way----------->>>>>>>



These are worn by the "Devil Wears Prada" girl. Of course my creations are not diamonds, but they are a vertical dangle like these.

How to Wear Big and Long earrings

I love love love to wear and design long and large earrings. When I am out and about at shows I always hear women say they love big earrings, but they don't know how to wear them. I hear things like "my hair is too short," or "my hair is too long" or "where would I wear them." There are no rules to wearing large earrings. I do suggest going for lightweight and large, as opposed to large and heavy. If they are too heavy, plan to wear them only a few hours. Here are some pics of famous folks enjoying long and big earrings. Tell me what you think.



Here is Carmen Electra wearing a nice round large earring. Her hair is in full bloom, and she hasn't allowed that to hinder her from enjoying a bold look! Even if her marriage succumbed to the reality show curse, she looks great like it didn't bother her one bit! That's the way to work it girl!



Chaka Khan is wearing a double extension pair of fabulous earrings! When buying a pair like this, look for lightweight materials or hollowness inside. Love, Love Love her, she's still making it hot!



Here is Heidi Klum with a great updo to show off her chandelier earrings. The dangles are fantastic. However, you may have seen Tyra with that look first since she tends to walks the path that Tyra has blazed (Seal, Reality T.V., Victoria's Secret). No matter who may have had it first, it still looks great on her.



Gwyneth Paltrow is displaying these wonderful long vertical earrings. They compliment her face well. Vertical lengthy earrings are great especially when they have links or flexibility. This prevents the constant scraping of the collar bone or neck. Movement in long earrings is a very good thing. I'm sure she's feeling like it's also a good thing she got away from Brad, before he humiliated her like he did Jen. I'm sorry for that remark, I might be the only one who is still mad at Ang & Brad.




Naomi Campbell is styling in her shorten vertical glitzy earrings. They look great with her short bob. They accentuate her cut in just the right way. Doesn't show her fists though, they are balled up ready to swing. LOL!!!, Just kidding... I don't want a phone in the eye:)

Hoops are Hot

Hoops are all the rage these days. The trend comes from eighties golden door knockers. I wasn't much of a door knocker girls back in the eighties, but I love hoops. Here are some examples of Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Simpson, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, and other stars sportin' their hoops. I put a spin on the hoop trend by making teardrop hoops. The are light, flexible, mine are all made of sterling silver in some form or another.

Disappointing Weekend

I was scheduled to go out on Saturday to set up at a Juneteeth Celebration. I was a little put off by the booth fee because the vendor and handmade market hasn't been great lately. I actually wrote the organizer and asked for a fee reduction, but she turned me down. Anyway, I decided to go out for regular price, but when I awoke it was raining. I checked the forecast, and it said rain was expected. I decided to stay at home, since I hadn't officially turned in my application or paid any fee yet. WELL, it never rained all day!!!! Needless to say, I was a little perturbed. I made a bunch of wonderful soap and earrings to sell.

Undeterred, I decided to have a yard sale on Sunday. I dragged everything to the curb, set up my tent with my sister, and made one $1.00. Why $1.00? Because IT RAINED! The forecast said no rain, but guess what it rained. LOL!!!


So now I'm a little salty because my plans for the weekend were foiled.

Jewelry Making Findings Can Make Or Break A Jewelry Project

Jewelry Making Findings Can Make Or Break A Jewelry Project
By Ann Marier

Jewelry making findings are the essential pieces which make the
bead and wire a piece of jewelry. Jewelry making findings are
simply the components of any piece of jewelry; the findings
consist of clasps, head pins, ear clutches, jump rings and any
other manufactured or hand made component. Separate headings of
‘Findings” are listed in all jewelry making supply catalogs or
websites. A craft or hobby store will have the header listed in
their jewelry supply area. Jewelry making findings is a major
revenue business all by itself.

Ear Wire

Ear wires are the jewelry making findings that are used to
connect a beautiful earring body to the wearer’s ear. Ear wires
are essential when making earrings; they are generally silver,
gold and copper. There is also silver and gold plated, as well
as, gold filled. The 22 gauge is the size which is most used in
ear wires.

The ear wires are inexpensive to manufacture and are sold in
bulk. Ear wires can also be made by hand, and this could be a
way to distinguish your work from a manufactured earring. There
are many books and websites which contain instructions for
different patterns of ear wires.

Zip Lock Bags

Small zip lock bags are also considered jewelry making
findings. Plastic zip lock bags or small fabric pouches are
items which must be considered when selling your jewelry or
keeping it safe. Oils and everyday pollution will harm your
jewelry making findings and, therefore, must be kept in
containers before and after they are made into jewelry.

Sizes of these bags depend upon your necklace, bracelet and
earring projects. But jewelry making findings must always
include small bags of some capacity.

Clasps

Toggle clasps, jump rings, lobster clasps, S clasps and
magnetic clasps are all examples of jewelry making findings.
These are all necessary components to make any necklace or
bracelet work. Your beads or crystals, wire or chains and clasps
is all that it takes to make a spectacular necklace or bracelet.
But your findings are absolutely essential in the making of
these necklaces and bracelets.

There are many more examples, but the ones that are listed
above are the essential pieces. When researching for jewelry
making findings, look for quality first. In jewelry making
findings you really do get more ‘bang for your buck’.

Spend a little more for your findings and your customers will
turn into repeat customers and you won’t turn into a jewelry
repair business. When all is said and done, jewelry making
findings can literally make or break your jewelry making
projects.

About the Author: Ann Mariera writes articles about family life
and health issues. Each set of articles contain useful
information and advice.Her latest set are about making jewelry
and how to get started http://www.jewelrymaking-supply.com Visit
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