A brief history of soutache
Soutache, also called Russia braid, is a flat decorative braid with a parting in the middle. Most soutache braids have a smooth right side and rough left side, with a… Read More »A brief history of soutache
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Spring is coming
Spring is coming Spring is here! To celebrate I have decided to make these golden and white blossoms. They represent the ever stronger rays of sun that pierce through the… Read More »Spring is coming
Preciosa Contest “Ball, Masks”
Preciosa Contest “Ball, Masks” Carnival balls may are over, but the sparkles are still here… This is my entry to the Balls and Masks competition organised by Preciosa, makers of traditional Czech… Read More »Preciosa Contest “Ball, Masks”
Purple Bracelet — soutache
Purple bracelet – soutache Something new in my treasure box. This bracelet is made of hematite, crystal and glass beads, and of course soutache strings. It presents very nicely with… Read More »Purple Bracelet — soutache
Green Brooch – soutache
Green brooch – soutache What was actually planned here was a brooch in many colours of spring. I wasn’t particularly surprised seeing that finally each of these colours was a… Read More »Green Brooch – soutache
Purple Bouquet — brooch
Purple Bouquet brooch Everywhere I look, I see blooming flowers. My balcony is purple and yellow, the daffodils and crocuses are erupting from their bulbs. Spring really has arrived –… Read More »Purple Bouquet — brooch
Cardinal — Beaded brooch
Cardinal — beaded brooch This beaded brooch was made for a red jewellery challenge. Why did I yet again choose a bird? My friends know that my family are bird… Read More »Cardinal — Beaded brooch
Alice In Wonderland — competition
Alice In Wonderland — Competition Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourite books. I was also impressed by the Tim Burton film. So, no wonder that I decided to take part in… Read More »Alice In Wonderland — competition
Toucan – brooch
Toucan brooch I took part in a jewellery competition. The topic was Brazil. Unfortunately I didn’t win, but the brooch still looks very nice on my winter sweater.
Dragonfly – brooch
Dragonfly brooch Actually, I thought about an orange owl. Well, the initial idea has evolved a bit.