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Handmade Wire Jewelry ~ Rose Peach Swarovski Pearl Swirly Necklace

Labels: | at 10:22 PM

28th June, 2012 (Thursday)





Swirly Pearl Necklace

Silver plated anti-tarnish artistic wire
8mm Swarovski Pearl (Rose Peach)

Length ~  38" long including clasp + 2" extension.
(as always, length can be adjusted as per your requirement)

Price:  RM78.00 
(will be sent in a gift box)


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Handmade Jewelry ~ Wire Wrapped Rose Quartz Pendant

Labels: | at 6:51 AM

18th June, 2012 (Monday)







Wire Wrapped Rose Quartz Marquise Shape Gemstone Pendant

Natural Copper Artistic Wire
Rose Quartz Gemstone Bead (approx 35mm)
Swarovski Bicone Crystals/Jade Vintage Rose
Handmade links

Necklace & Pendant ~  36" long + 1" extension
(Opera length - See Necklace Style & Length Guide)
Pendant only ~ 2.4" long x 1.3" wide

RM95.00
(Item will be sent in a gift box)

For further info or inquiries, please do not hesitate to email me.


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Handmade Jewelry ~ Vintage Style Wire Wrapped Ocean Jasper Pendant

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17th June, 2012 (Sunday)




Vintage Style Wire Wrapped Ocean Jasper Pendant

Gun Metal Artistic Wire
Ocean Jasper Marquise Shape Gemstone Bead (35mm)
Swarovski Teardrop, Garnet, Carnelian, 
Turquoise & Oriental Crystals
Handmade links necklace

Necklace & Pendant ~  36" + 2.5" extension
(Opera length, see Necklace Style & Length Guide)
Pendant only ~  2.5" long x 1.8" wide

Price:  RM110.00
 (will be sent in a gift box)

For further info or inquiries, please email me.















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Handmade Jewelry ~ Ocean Jasper Gemstone Wire Wrapped Pendant

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14th June, 2012 (Thursday)

The last pendant (Sunburst) I made was some time ago and since I have breaks in between some house chores and sending/fetching the children to/from school, I made this.  I have not tried making any jewelries with this shape before ~ a marquise focal gemstone which measures about 50cm from top to bottom.  These gemstones came in a strand, therefore have varying measurements, colours and no two beads are alike.    

Initially, I was a bit hesitant using this focal bead but it turned out very nicely.  I hand-coiled the wires surrounding the frame, wire wrapped Swarovski black bicone crystals and the ball ends are actually silver metal beads inserted into the wire and tucked in.  





I have since made another piece, also a marquise shape but of a different colour.   So, stay tune ....... =)

Thanks for dropping by!

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Handmade Chainmaille Mobius Bracelet - A gift

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11th June, 2012 (Monday)

A chainmaille bracelet which I made as a gift for a friend.  
Crafted from natural copper artistic wire and oriental crystal in green.


If you're interested in this piece, please contact me via email.

Thanks for looking!


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Necklace Style & Length Guide

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NECKLACE STYLE & LENGTH GUIDE


You can buy necklaces in a number of various lengths.  Generally speaking, shorter necklaces flatter long necks, while long necklaces are nicer for smaller necks.  The length and styles are as follows:  

Collar ~  12 - 13 inches
A collar go best with V-neck, boat neck, or off the shoulder necklines.

Choker ~  14 - 16 inches
The most versatile of all single strand lengths.  A simple choker can go with just about any neckline and can be worn for any occassion.  If you have a slightly wider neck, a princess length will fit more comfortably than a choker.

Princess ~  17 - 19 inches
The princess length is best suited for crew & high necklines.  Also compliments low plunging necklines.  Princess lengths look great with pendants.  Please keep in mind that necklaces with a heavy pendant will hang slightly longer and an 18 inch necklace will hang further down further down on a petite woman.

Matinee ~  20 - 25 inches
The matinee necklace is very sophisticated and is commonly used for casual or business dressing.  

Opera ~  26 - 36 inches
When the opera length is used as a single strand, it is refined and perfect for high or crew necklines.  This length can also be doubled and serve as a two strand choker.  

Rope ~  37 inches or longer
Lariats (without clasp) ~  40" or longer

This length can be worn as multi strand necklace or a multi strand bracelet.  Both rope and lariat can be over 45 inches long, but the ends of a lariat are left unattached for knotting or wrapping around the neck (similar to a scarf).  Lariats can also be worn around the waist.  

These are approximate lengths and may vary depending on each individual.

I hope the above guidelines will be of great help when choosing for the right necklace style and length.  




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Negeri Sembilan Handicraft ~ Kompleks Kraft Negeri Sembilan

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30th May 2012, Wednesday

Hi ya, dear. 
 I know I've been very bad for neglecting my blog nowadays but I couldn't help it.  The first school semester is in its first week but I am still busy and couldn't find the time to relax.  Anyway, since I have no time to play with wire for the time being, I am sharing some photographs that were taken today on my visit to the Kompleks Kraft Negeri Sembilan as well as to the Perbadanan Kraftangan Malaysia in Ampang Tinggi, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.  The purpose of the visit was to bring my son and his two school mates to gather as much as possible information on Ratttan Weaving (anyaman rotan),  interview with the proprietor, and to gather pictures for their history assignment for submission for their PMR examination.  

There are many more photographs but shared here are some that are not in order, though.

Perbadanan Kraftangan Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Pilah
(Bengkel B7, Zafialno Enterprise)




Rattan sizing machine (just like the wire gauge ruler)


The main machine to process raw rattan material 


Bundles of raw rattan before processing


Puan Azizah with a colourful basket


Self with Puan Azizah bte Ahmad, proprietor of Zafialno Enterprise. 
 A very kind, co-operative and friendly lady  who gave lots of information to school students in Seremban every year.  



Photographs below were taken at Kompleks Kraf Negeri Sembilan, Seremban


Colourful rattan baskets of various sizes 


Self choosing a rattan food cover


Food cover (tudung saji) for sale at reasonable price considering it's handmade


Handmade ceramic vases


Wood Carving


More ceramic products



Colourful rattan baskets/handbags.  Hmm.... just too many choices.  Which one shall I choose?






Batik dresses 







Furniture sets made from bamboo


Rattan craft lamp stands


Batik painting on canvas 


Entrance to the Handicraft Complex 


Well, I hope you have enjoyed viewing these photographs.  Hopefully, I have something to share again the next time I update my blog.  
Now...back to 101 things that I have to do.

Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful week ahead!  


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