Jewelry storage is the topic of the day…
My collection of jewelry has grown over the years and continues to grow as I make more. I consider all the necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and various other bibelots in my cache tiny art objects to be enjoyed whether worn or not. Rather than tucking pieces away in drawers, I am always on the hunt for suitable displays for my work. I’ve come up with several solutions.
One idea came from a home improvement store where I bought a metal grid that I had framed. I made tiny hooks using bronze wires that hold each piece in place. They blend well with my work and can be moved readily as I change out pieces.
I also have several small glass-topped jewelry boxes that hold my treasures! These boxes came from a hobby store. They are very useful, although items tend to get a bit tangled now and then!
Earring stands made of polymer clay and recycled dry-cleaning hangers are both decorative and useful as well as being very inexpensive to create!
I purchased this mirror at a craft store. After painting it and adding Plexiglass leaves at the top and a decorative black design at the base, I created an additional frame of twigs. The painted twigs are very useful for holding bracelets, chains and earrings.
As for a live display…HRH Princess Peek-a-Boo certainly is a good model!
~ by BarbaraBriggsDesigns on September 30, 2014.
Posted in An Aside, Art to Wear, Handmade, Jewelry kits, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay
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Hi Barbara..I’ve asked before, but perhaps you did not understand my question. Do you sell what you make, i.e. the Ming bracelets? If yes, what do you charge?
Thanks much. Love Peek-a-boo in her Ming tiara.
Jen Fulks
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Yes, Jen, Peek looks rather fetching if I do say so myself…I doubt I would ever be able to get Cooper or Jackson to sit still long enough to model! Although, I do sell some of my metal, polymer clay, and resin jewelry, I do not sell my bead woven pieces…but if I ever decide to I’ll give you first dibs!
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