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Steampunk

Friday, September 16th, 2011

The definition of Steampunk is one that will differ from person to person, but this one is a collaboration of my thoughts…“An imaginary Victorian age, that features metal clockwork and steam-powered inventions that go far beyond 1800′s technology. Steam powered mechanical wonders, optimistic gear driven computers, clockwork firts, vintage keys, nuts & bolts and so much more! It’s a genre and a design aesthetic. A philosophy which entitles us to challenge our artistic side and combine the future with the past.”

In the Jewelry world, Steampunk has become a aesthetic style for a lot of designers. Every person creates their own trend, helping this movement to keep evolving. It is amazing to see some of the things that people can create and let their imagination take them!

DO YOU WANT TO TRY?

Make this trend your own, remember, there are no directions.. just your creativity… The best place to begin your journey on this every growing trend, is open that jewelry box, find a thrift store, antique store.. and tear apart old costume jewelry, watches, brooches, earrings, even find those old keys, coins…anything can be used… and just start piecing it together like a puzzle!

If you would like to create a piece for yourself, and are lost in your array of “vintage” items.. just stop by DenimNotes Beads & Boutique, and I would love to help you create your very first steampunk piece!!!

Here are some pieces I have created, maybe this will help in- spire you! I have also created: mother’s vintage watches with their grand childrens pictures inside and was able to wear it as a bracelet; lockets with collage images, clock gears and butter- fly wings; and so much more!

NOT INTO JEWELRY MAKING?

This style has grown over the past couple of years, and doesn’t just pertain to jewelry, but also to appliances, home decor, even vehicles. Check out the internet to find some great examples!

Deni Shultz
www.denimnotes.com
704.479.1260

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Fun Paper Beads, You Can Make!

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

By Deni Shultz

GoingGREEN…

Everyone’s trying to go green this year, so why not try it with everyone’s favorite accessory..

Jewelry!!!

Instead of putting it in a bin… why not use your old newspaper, magazines, wrapping paper,

torn books or even those small pieces of scrap book paper that you don’t  know what to do with,

and recycle it into wearable jewelry! Below are super easy instructions on how to create

paper beads, so easy that it’s even a great project for kids! And with these paper beads …

you can create one of a kind necklaces, earrings or bracelets!!

 

materials

• Any type of paper (cardboard or cardstock are not great for this project, as it is too thick and

may split or tear while rolling into bead shape, and may be to hard for children to roll)

• Scissors or exacto knife

• Pencil/ Pen

• Ruler

• Needle or toothpick

• Glue such as Tacky Glue or Mod Podge

• Fishing wire or plastic wire, or similar thread

• Surface safe for cutting & gluing

 

instructions

1. On your protective surface, you want to start by measuring a

triangle from one corner to the opposite end of the paper, as

shown in the image to your right.

BEAD SHAPE & SIZE: The shape of your bead is created by

how thin or wide you make your triangle. The wider the bottom

of your triangle the wider your bead. The size of your

bead is also created by how long the strip of paper you make

your triangle on, the longer the strip, the larger the bead becomes.

(If you would like a round flat bead, use thick paper

such as card stock or cardboard)

2. Once you have your triangles drawn out, cut them along the

drawn lines, either with your scissors or your exacto knife.

3. Now you are going to start the construction of creating your actual bead. Use your toothpick or needle,

and start from the thickest part of your stirp, begin rolling it tightly around the toothpick or needle. When

you get to end of the paper, put a small dab of glue and press it down onto the bead, and hold it for a few

seconds.

4. Once you have created all your beads, string them temporarily onto fishing line or similar wire, and brush

a thin coat of mod podge. Once dry put one more coat and leave for a couple hours to dry.

When the beads are dry you can use them to create a beautiful piece of jewelry, using other beads to accent

them. Use them to create a necklace, bracelet or even earrings!

And remember, as you create your beads, you can experiment, etc.

For more information visit me at

www.denimnotes.com

704-479-1260

 

 

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