Author: Alley-Jean

Halloween is Coming – pt2

Halloween is Coming – pt2

Alley-Jean

Last weekend I played a little with an idea I got for some more halloween-themed earrings. Like the ones in Halloween is coming – pt1 I used the filligree pieces and the patina inks. Combining them with a little extra for the twist 😉 I also wanna show you how I use the patina inks […]

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Halloween is Coming – pt1

Halloween is Coming – pt1

Alley-Jean

Halloween is just around the corner 🙂 About 2 weeks ago I had an idea for some lovely earrings. I found those little metallic roses in black. Those filligree pieces I already had.Also those patina inks in the wonderful halloween colors. Those inks are NOT the usual alcohol inks you use when working with polymer […]

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Recycling Designs for Cabochons

Recycling Designs for Cabochons

Alley-Jean

Often I stumble over a printed ad or the packaging of a new perfume with really lovely details that I use for creating cabochons and some lovely jewelry. That way I give them a second life: All you need is some imagination and some glass cabochons in differetn sizes for testing.And some more things: glass […]

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Printed designs for cabochons

Printed designs for cabochons

Alley-Jean

A few months ago the sister of a friend got a little baby dog.She asked me if I could make a pendant with the first pic when the new family member arrived at her new home. This is just one way to use printed designs for cabochons. They make perfect personalized gifts for birthdays, weddings […]

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Design your own cabochons

Design your own cabochons

Alley-Jean

Cabochons – also called cabs – are centerpieces of jewelry.They are domed on one side and flat on the other (most of the time). They can be made of different materials like precious stones, semi precious stones, cut glass and many more.Also polymer clay can be used to design and form them. When using clear […]

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