Goldstone is a manmade stone with differently coloured specks of cobalt and manganese suspended in the stone to create a sparkle effect. This version uses blue goldstone - a red goldstone is just as common and has flecks of copper. Some people like to call it 'starstone' instead. I think I get it - the …
It's been a while since I did one of these - it feels like I want to make a vase for every new place I move to! Anyway, here are the steps I took to assemble my own origami lily jar. First, fold a number of origami lilies. I folded 10, one for each colour …
Trying to make a set of lilies for the house, but it's taking a while and I keep losing focus. Here's something on the side for now. Some kusudama flowers in a glass jar with some polished glass. I wanted to brighten up my office desk a bit. I got the paper as a gift, wires …
Carnelian cabochon wrapped with copper wire
I made a pendant with serpentine previously - see here! I actually got this cabochon as a gift without being told what it could be (people know I like my gemstones!) so I guessed that it could be serpentine. If someone could tell me otherwise, that would be great! This pendant is named for the …
A pair of silver and black drop earrings.
A sterling silver freeform wrapped key pendant.
Mookaite cabochon wrapped with sterling silver wire and adorned with beads.
A vintage-style jewellery set craft kit.
A beaded butterfly hair clip.
Atelier Ilyere 