Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Carte Postale Earrings

















Tools needed for this project:
·          Round Nose Pliers
·          Chain Nose Pliers
·          Wire Cutters
To make these earrings use the following techniques:
·          Opening and Closing a Jump Ring
·          Wire Wrapping
Following is a list of products used in these earrings:
·          6mm Mocca Bicone -4
·          6mm Light Siam Bicone -4
·          6mm Light Smoked Topaz Bicone - 4
·          22 ga. 2 inch Head Pin - 24 
·          20mm Ear Wire with 2mm Ball - 1 pair
Antique Silver Small Hammered Flat Cable Chain - 3 inches

Carte Postale Necklace

Tools needed for this project:
·          Round Nose Pliers
·          Chain Nose Pliers
·          Wire Cutters
·          Scissors
·          Gel du Soleil
·          Sealant
·          UV Lamp
·          1 ¼ inches Oval Punch
·          Paint Brushes
To make this necklace use the following techniques:
·          Opening and Closing a Jump Ring
·          Wire Wrapped Link
·          Using Transfer Images with Toggle Tags
·          Using Gel du Soleil with Toggle Tags
Following is a list of products used in this Necklace:
·          6mm Mocca Bicone - 7
·          6mm Light Siam Bicone - 7
·          6mm Light Smoked Topaz Bicone - 3
·          Cat’s Eye Glass, Tan, 6x4mm Faceted Flat Oval - 6
·          Toggle Tag Grande Oval Pendant
·          Double Hole - 1
·          Antique Silver Small Hammered Flat Cable Chain - 35 inches
·          Toggle Bar & Ring Set - 1
·          3mm Open Jump Ring - 6
·          22 ga. 2 inch Head Pin - 9
·          22 ga. Half Hard Wire
·          Paris Transfer Sheet - 1
·          Sealant
·          Gel du Soleil - 1
·          5 Piece Nylon Brush Set - 1
Approximate Finished Length: 20.5 inches

Friday, October 19, 2012

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Are you ready for the largest motorcycle rally in the
Pacific Northwest?  The 31st Annual Oyster run will take
place in Anacortes, Washington on September 23rd, 2012,
and Karla’s Custom Creations will be there with plenty of
motorcycle bling!  Be sure to join us.  There is no time
schedule, no official route, and no starting point.  Visit
www.oysterrun.org for more details.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Just In Time Watch

Tools needed for this project:
·          Round Nose Pliers
·          Chain Nose Pliers
·          Nipper Tool
·          Bead Crimper Tool

To make this watch use the following techniques
·          Crimping Technique

Following is a list of products used in this watch:
·          6mm White Swarovski Pearls - 28
·          8mm Black Swarovski Pearls - 4
·          Sterling 8mm Flower Petal – 8
·          Toggle Bar & Ring Set – 1
·          Silver Fancy Round with Black Watch Face (2014)
·          1.5 x 2mm Sterling Silver Crimp Beads - 2
·          Sterling 3 mm Silver Bead Cover - 2
·          Sterling Wire Guardian - 4
·          Beadalon Wire 19 Strand- 6 inches

Approximate Finished Length: 7 ½ inches