The Blues Charm Bracelet By Heather Rose

This is one of my Half & Half Charm Bracelets. I call these my Half & Half Bracelets because they are half chunky and half single layer. They have a nice full center, but are single layer on the sides. They are great for people who want a nice full look, but not as much weight. If the bracelet is too loose, the chunky center will sometimes slide to the side or back of the wrist, so you want to make sure to get the right size. And even with the right size this still sometimes will happen with wrist play.

Cloisonne~Cinnebar~Loaded Geisha Charm Bracelet By Heather Rose

Cotton Candy Bracelet By Heather Rose

Majestic Owls Altered Art Bracelet By Heather Rose

Owls are my mothers favorite bird. As a child I remember her painting them when she had time. My mother was very talented with ceramics and she owned her own shop for awhile where she painted beautiful pieces which she sold, and she and my grandmother taught painting lessons for ceramics.
I made this piece using altered art double sided image charms, Silvertone Owl Charms, Porcelain painted owls, a Tigereye Gemstone owl, and a Ton of glass beads, Many of the beads I used are Czech Glass in assorted pressed and faceted surfaces.

Northwoods Wilderness Bracelet By Heather Rose

I love the outdoors. I have not been camping for quite some time now, but I really miss it. Although I hate sleeping in a tent, I enjoy fishing, and sitting around the campfire at night. I wanted to create a bracelet that reminded me of the outdoors. I love fall so I wanted to use colors that were more autumn tones. I used frosted glass leaves, Lampwork Glass rounds and coins in green with swirls of browns and caramels, Frosted Glass Rounds and Faceted Glass Rounds with a/b hues. I used Charms of animals that you would find in the northwoods, an owl, a moose, a fox, a hawk, a fish, a bear and a wolf.

I have been meaning to create a blog for some time now and have finally found a great place to do so. I love creating jewelry and wanted a place to share my thoughts and pieces.
I created this piece with an oriental theme in mind. I wanted to use gold as far as metals go because it seemed to compliment my beads so well for this particular piece. Cloisonne beads are a favorite of mine, they have such detail and are so unique. I used a bunch of assorted cloisonne beads on this piece, each one unique. I added 2 genuine turquoise beads , they added color and seemed to tie in well.
I never usually have an exact design in mind when I start. I usually have beads laid out before me and just go where my mind takes me. I wanted an oriental look to this bracelet, and as I added beads I decided I did not want a specific pattern, just a bunch of treasures to flow across the wrist with an oriental feel.
I used chinese cinnebar beads as they fit in well with the oriental style of the bracelet. I used gold colored buddha charms as well as small ceramic buddha beads which were made in Peru. I used Chinese coins in an antique brass finish as well as assorted lampwork and faceted glass beads.
I also added gemstone pentants like tigereye and goldstone. I just added things as I went and am very happy with the outcome of this piece.

I usually spend up to 3-5 hours creating 1 bracelet, but will sometimes collect beads forever just to get to the point of actually making one of my bracelets.