Jewelry blog #18 - FINAL

Copper Pendant:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   During this project, I learned how to put texture into a copper piece by hammering it. I also learned how to punch holes into the copper.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used a hammer and a hole punch in order to create my piece. I started by giving the piece a texture. I then punched a hole in it and put a small feather charm on it.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I really like the way this turned out, I think it is very cute and unique!

Charm Bracelet:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to connect the charms so that they were all even on the bracelet. I also learned how to put the charms on a bracelet using the eyepins.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used beads, eye pins, travel charms, a toggle clasp, and jump rings.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I absolutely LOVE this piece! It's one of my all time favorites! I like the bead and charms I used and I really think it reflects me very well!

Wire Ring:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to fit a ring on a ring mandrel in order to get the right size. I also learned how to shape the ring and how to add beads to make it look cooler.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used the bendable wire in order to create and bend the pieces to fit in a ring shape. I also used a hammer to hammer the ring to be the right shape and pliers to create the shape and design I wanted.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I'm not that big of a fan of these rings because to me, they don't seem like actual rings..I like the idea of it, but I would prefer an actual sterling silver ring.

Wire Pendant:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to create a necklace out of wire and how to creatively connect it to the string we had.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used wire to create the pendant, and pliers in order to shape the pendant, as well as a hammer in order to flatten the edges of the pendent.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I liked the way it turned out, I thought what I did was really creative and unique!

Wire Set:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to incorporate one design into a whole array of jewelry pieces, such as the same bead on all the pieces.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used wire, pliers to shape the pieces, beads, string, lobster clasps, jump rings, and a hammer.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I don't think this project turned out horrible, just not really the way that I wanted it to.

   
   

Nail Polish Gems:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to dip the pendents into water in order to create a marble effect.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used nail polish, glass pendants, ribbon, clasps, E6000, and crimp ends

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I really like the way these turned out but the only downfall of these is that the pendents are a lot larger than what I usually wear. Other than that, I really like the designs I put on the pendants.

Beaded Set:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to incorporate beads into every piece and make them all look good.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used beads, stretchy wire, crimp ends, wire, and clasps.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I really like the beads I used when doing this. I think they look really cute and colorful.

   
   

Couture/Daily Wear:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?
   

   I learned how to take an idea and make it HUGE. I also learned how to kinda play it by ear and make it still look unique.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?
   

   I used beads, eye pins, and chain.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I absolutely love the way this piece turned out! I think it looks really stunning!

Questions:

1. What is a finding? Anything ranging from clasps to jump rings. Typically used in our class are clasps, jump rings, eye pins, head pins, and toggles.
2. What is a clasp? Any type of item that keeps a bracelet or necklace together (such as lobster claw or toggles.)
3. What is a ring mandrel? A device used to size and shape rings.