Silver Blue Ghenghiz Cohen Bracelet

A while back, I made a silver-gold tone Ghenghiz Cohen bracelet with bright aluminum and jewelry brass rings, and it was very pretty, plus the weight was just right, not too light, not too heavy.  Although it often was mistaken for a couple of other weaves, like Orbital Berus, Vertebrae, even Garter Belt...  All from the Euro family, but each with its own unique pattern!

Recently, I received a request from a visitor to my online store to make one of these bracelets but in silver and blue.  Not the typical dark blues which are popular with chainmaille work, but a medium to lighter shade of blue, such as aqua or turquoise.  Lucky for me and my customer, Blue Buddha has these prettiest turquoise blue rings in anodized aluminum, and in the exact size for this weave too!!

Isn't this gorgeous?!

These anodized aluminum rings are slightly larger in diameter than the jewelry brass rings that I used in my original piece.  That's why you see a clearer pattern here.

I continue the same toggle design for the closure as well as it offers a simple and smooth transition without much interruption in the weave pattern.

So happy I was able to complete this bracelet in time for all the fun activities that Manola has in plan for the summer!!

7 1/2" long, 5/8" wide, and 3/8" thick, fairly light weight considering its presence:-)

Complete views of the bracelet available here.

Want one of these for a loved one or yourself?  I'll be happy to make you one (or two ;-) in your color choice(s), just check it out in my online studio and let me know your color options.

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Chainmaille Temari Pendants

I think of these as my chainmaille Temari pendants, although the die-hard maillers would perhaps insist on their technical name: Japanese Dodecahedron 10 in 3.

In any case, one thing is true:

These little balls are totally addictive!!

There is never making just one of them...

Difficult for me to use only one color; must mix them up a bit:-)

OK, so maybe just one of these in a single color... How about blue?  Very cool color, blue, that is, with a little on the indigo side... and a little on the purple side:-)

Seriously, isn't this so much more interesting than just the same shade of blue? :-)

I like using the color rings for the surface layer of the sphere, and the bright aluminum rings on the outer connections; the colors stay protected from wear, while the shiny silvery rings bring out the highlights, and echo the reflection from the glass marble in the center of the ball.

 

Strung on 24" smooth rubber cord, 2mm thick, closes with a dainty sterling silver clasp, the Temari pendant is just a little over 1" in diameter, perfect size for everything in your wardrobe!!

These cute chainmaille Temari ball necklaces are now available for purchase in my online studio DaisyKreates.com.  Thinking about different color combinations?  How about dropping me a note in the "Contact Form" to arrange for a custom order?!

More views of the necklace available in my Picasa Web album.

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Chainmaille Button

And you may be asking, "Why?"

Well, why not?   :-)

I don't remember since when, but I've been somewhat obsessed with mailled daily objects.

Call it "objet d'art" if I may:-)

Can be sewed on as any regular shank button.

May also be turned into a cocktail ring:-)

Perfect on a dark winter coat!

Or a warm fluffy sweater/cardigan.

Complete views available on my Picasa Web Album.

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Genie Bottle Earrings in Metallic Blue

Genie bottles in a mix of blue, grey, ice, and black.  Who'd know all these cool, dark tones together would still be so much fun? :-)

Woven in the chainmaille whirlybird weave, my genie bottle earrings are a modern interpretation of the ancient magic.

With the exaggerated proportion in a stylized design, these earrings are well suited for business attires, as well as a night on the town.

Made of anodized aluminum for the metallic hues, stainless steel to hold the dainty structure, and Swarovski crystals for the bling factor!

The earrings are 1 1/2 inches long, 5/8 inch wide, each weights less than 0.1 oz.

These blue beauties can be custom ordered, just drop me a note at Contact Me in my online studio www.DaisyKreates.com.

Visit my Google Photos album for the complete views.

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