I decided to break out the beads today, and this is what I ended up with… After all, boys are not the only ones who love science fiction and steampunk!
For these Doctor Who and steampunk inspired bracelets, I started with TARDIS blue beads Czech glass beads and added clockwork charms and a natural brass clock face.
Here’s a close-up so you can see what they look like a little bit better!
They’re made adjustable (all except the top one: I made that one to fit my wrist, for me to keep), with lobster claw clasps.
Sadly, I found the brass clock faces in the clearance aisle, so these three are probably the only ones which will incorporate the brass clock face. However, Hobby Lobby does have some alternatives, so if you think a lightly-varnished wood clock face would look nice, please tell me so! I’m planning on selling the lower two bracelets but have not yet decided on a price–it will probably be around $25. They’re not hard to make but the Czech glass beads and cogs were expensive!
They were really fun to make, and kudos to my sister, who suggested the gold Czech glass rocaille beads to match the blue ones. She comes up with some color matches which I would never have thought of, but which really really work.
In other news, my store will probably based out of Amazon Handmade, which is exciting because I’ll be able to reach so many people in a reasonably-secure way. (Don’t call me a prophet of doom, my dad works computer security and risk management.)
What do you think? Please tell me! I’m anxious for your feedback.
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*Gush* I want one.
Thank you! *blushes* I’m hoping to get approved for Amazon Handmade soon so I can send them out to people. 🙂
I’m so pleased to see that the beads are still an interest of yours. Wish you could visit and see *my* bead store.
I wish I could too! I’m going to have to email you to ask you about prices for them… I’m not sure how to price these.
I like them! I wouldn’t wear them (I don’t like bracelets with dangly bits) but they’re pretty. And yes, antique wood clock faces would most likely work.
😀 Thanks! 🙂 Yeah, if you aren’t comfortable with charm bracelets these probably aren’t for you, but I’m glad you like them! 🙂
*sharp breath intake* Gears! I love gears so much.
Dangit, why did this have to be right when I’m shopping for hannukah presents….
*giggles evilly* ha ha ha ha! 😛
XD You fiend!
‘Tis I! 😛
On the other hand, it won’t be available online for a while yet. Maybe it would make a good birthday present though. ;-P If you want, I can reserve one with the brass clock face for you, rather than making one with the wood. 🙂
True! I don’t particularly care which clock face if you get other orders. I’ll be sure to set aside some money for when they’re up, though! 😀
*is excited* 😀
*is excited with you* 😀
X=D
Cool jewelry, Miss Kenobi! 🙂
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So cool!!!!! 😀
😀 I’m glad you liked it! 😀 I may also start a “portfolio blog” with examples of my work and some ways you can ask for a custom-made piece. 🙂 So that’s the major thing for today.
Ooh, that’s so cool!!!!
^_^ I’m so excited!
What a cool idea.
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