inspiration

Have been trawling the internt looking for chinese knots - I want to try some to make into jewellery and eventually try them in wire ......

found some good websites so I thought I would share:-

http://www.chineseknotting.org/

http://www.stellaceleste.com/htm/knots/tutorials.htm

http://www.knottynotions.com/

When I finally make some I will post my pics:)

wire pears

Aren't these just stunning!!!!

This is one very talented lady :)

This is one tutorial I am going to buy ( and try!! LOL) see it here.

Stunning wirework

I have just been surfing through the webs I follow and one of them led me to this one !!!

Wire Artisans Guild

Showcasing the work of many stunning wireworkers- well worth a look for drool value :)

how to wire wrap stones

I just found these tutorials to wire wrap stones.

I love wire wrapping stones, but have not yet used the prong method for the faceted gemstones, so this will be on my list to complete this week....

For cabs here.

And for faceted gemstones, here.

Eclectic electric tutorial

This tutorial uses quite a few different techniques including wire wrapping for the toggle and forming aluminium wire into these stunning heart links :)

Let me know what you think :)

BONSAI NECKLACE

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23676658 
I uploaded another tutorial to etsy this morning - the famous bonsai necklace - and easy but effective work of art!!!  Just like a bonsai, no 2 will ever look the same!