Tag Archives: jewelry

Crystal Amulet

Posted on 09/03/2019 by Aixie

I have had this clear quartz crystal point for years, and have been trying to find the right idea for making it into a necklace for a while now. In the end I decided to use textiles and thread to … Continue reading →

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Boho Decoupage Rings

Posted on 29/09/2018 by Aixie

I hate waste, and when I do patchwork and other sewing projects I end up with a lot of little scraps of fabric. The cotton pieces can be composted, but the synthetic fabric has to go to landfill, so I … Continue reading →

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Thread Wrapped Bracelets 

Posted on 09/09/2017 by Aixie

I don’t do a lot of embroidery, but when I found a massive bag of embroidery threads for $4 at the op shop, I wasn’t going to leave them there! Some months ago I bought some small 12cm embroidery hoops … Continue reading →

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Dyed Bead Necklace 

Posted on 20/05/2017 by Aixie

I love making jewellery and have more necklaces than I can ever wear, but that doesn’t stop me making more! I bought a bunch of plain wood beads on eBay and wondered how they’d work if I tried dyeing them … Continue reading →

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Faux Stone Rings

Posted on 25/11/2016 by Aixie

Some Saturday nights I have random craft ideas that just can’t wait.  That’s what happened to me last weekend, after I bought a bunch of coloured modelling clay. Suddenly I wanted to play with it, and making some rings was … Continue reading →

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Boho Bracelets 

Posted on 25/03/2016 by Aixie

   I’ve been making pretty boho bracelets lately. They’re fun to make because they’re so quick and easy. All you need is some beads – I chose semiprecious stone beads for these. They’re cheap and readily available (check eBay or … Continue reading →

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Halloween Skull Bracelets

Posted on 03/10/2015 by Aixie

With Halloween approaching I thought I should think about doing something seasonal. I’m not really a big Halloween person, it just doesn’t make a lot of sense in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s all about Autumn and the approach of cold … Continue reading →

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Cameo Necklaces

Posted on 25/07/2015 by Aixie

   Last time I caught up with my folks, they had been to their local community market and bought a bag of old brooches for me thinking I would create something new with them.       They are quite pretty … Continue reading →

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Mini Ojo de Dios Necklace

Posted on 17/07/2015 by Aixie

Since making the Ojo de Dios that I hung on my bathroom wall, I recently dug out all my jewellery making supplies (expect to see some jewellery projects soon). Flashbulb moment…..an Ojo de Dios necklace!!!!     This is a really … Continue reading →

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Gothic Salt Dough Pendant

Posted on 13/06/2015 by Aixie

   Salt dough (or play dough as it was called when I was a kid) isn’t just for children, you can make all sorts of funky things with it, including jewellery! Just shape it, bake it and decorate it, it’s … Continue reading →

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