Libra Creations

Carnelian Full Persian Necklace

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:34:18 GMT

Carnelian Full Persian Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations

I used stainless steel rings in a Full Persian weave to make this necklace. I also used carnelian barrel beads as the focal. They range from translucent white to light orange in color. The clear accent beads are Czech glass beads. The necklace measures 23.5 inches in length and closes with a pewter toggle clasp.

Full Persian Goddess Necklace

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:49:21 GMT

Full Persian Goddess Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations

The bead featured in this necklace came from mamacitabeadworks.etsy.com. It is made from hand cast pewter. With age the pewter pendant will take on a rich, oxidized patina. All that is needed to polish it is a polishing cloth like you would use for a sterling silver piece.

The necklace itself is made from stainless steel rings in a Full Persian weave. I used 18 gauge 1/4 inch rings to make this piece. It is 22 inches long and closes with a handmade hook clasp that is also made from stainless steel.

Chain Maille Star Earrings

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:55:20 GMT

Chain Maille Star Earrings
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations

These earrings feature a tiny star made from stainless steel rings. The star itself is 3/4 of an inch wide. The earrings are just shy of two inches long from the tip of the ear wire to the bottom of the star. The ear hooks are surgical steel.

Steel Falls Choker

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:55:05 GMT

Steel Falls Choker
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations

This choker is made to compliment the Steel Falls Earrings in the shop. I used 18 gauge, stainless steel rings to form the fall and the rosettes on the sides. The center ring is a 14 gauge stainless steel ring. The choker is 13 inches long and is adjustable to 15 inches. It closes with a handmade stainless steel hook clasp.

Full Persian Star Necklace

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:14:00 GMT

Full Persian Star Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations

This necklace incorporates two elements that are new to me. I had a lot of fun making this one. The chain itself is made using 18 gauge 1/4 inch rings in a Full Persian weave, and the star is made up of a captive ring weave in various sized rings. The star measures 1 1/4 inches across and the over all length of the necklace is 20 inches. I used all stainless steel rings for this piece and it closes with a handmade stainless steel hook clasp.

Rainbow Japanese Earrings

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:09:20 GMT

Rainbow Japanese Earrings
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

These earrings are made with 3/16th inch anodized aluminum and steel rings. I used a Japanese weave. They measure 4 inches from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the dangle. They are a bit longer then what I usually make but I really like them. The ear wires are made from surgical steel.

Mini Mobius Rainbow Earrings

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:09:01 GMT

Mini Mobius Rainbow Earrings
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

These earrings are a variation on an earlier design. This time I used much smaller anodized aluminum rings (18 gauge, 3/16th inch rings). They are 2 inches long from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the dangle. The ear wires are surgical steel.

Triple Birdcage Earrings

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:08:47 GMT

Triple Birdcage Earrings
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

These earrings were a long time coming. I used 22 gauge stainless steel rings to make the three graduated birdcage strands. The beads on the bottom of each strand are jet colored Czech glass beads. They measure 3 inches and the ear wires are made from surgical steel.

Purple Falls Necklace

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:25:57 GMT

Purple Falls Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

I made this necklace custom. I used 16 gauge anodized aluminum rings in purple for the main body of the necklace. The larger rings are sterling silver as well as the chains for the falls. The beads are 4mm swarovski crystals in amethyst. The piece measures 16 inches long and closes with a handmade sterling silver hook clasp.

Sterling Silver Chainmaille Bracelet

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:24:54 GMT

Sterling Silver Chainmaille Bracelet
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chainmaille bracelet is made from sterling silver rings. I used 14 gauge 1/2 inch diameter rings for the large mobius circle focal, and 16 gauge 1/4 inch diameter rings for the smaller mobius circles. The whole piece measures 7 inches and is adjustable to 8.5 inches.

Sterling Silver Chainmaille Necklace

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:23:29 GMT

Sterling Silver Chainmaille Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chainmaille necklace is made from sterling silver rings. I used 14 gauge 1/2 inch diameter rings for the large mobius circle focal, and 16 gauge 1/4 inch diameter rings for the smaller mobius circles. The whole piece measures 18.5 inches and closes with a handmade hook clasp.

Sterling Silver Jasper Choker

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:22:30 GMT

Sterling Silver Jasper Choker
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chainmaille choker is made from sterling silver rings. I used 14 gauge 1/2 inch diameter rings for the large mobius circles accross the front, and I used 18 gauge 3/16th inch diameter rings to make the birdcage chains on the side of the piece. The beads are jasper in white and grey tones that I thought went nicely with the sterling silver. It whole piece measures 13.5 inches and is adjustable to 15.5 inches. It closes with a handmade sterling silver hook clasp.

Pink Cubes Necklace

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:37:18 GMT

Pink Cubes Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This is a custom for my aunt. Her birthday is today. I used pink glazed ceramic cubes to accent this piece. The rings are 18 gauge rings in a Byzantine or birdcage weave. The piece measures 19.5 inches and closes with a handmade hook clasp.

Pink Cubes Necklace

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:37:06 GMT

Pink Cubes Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

Speckled Porcelain Choker

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:08:01 GMT

Speckled Porcelain Choker
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chain maille chocker is made using 18 gauge stainless steel rings in a birdcage or Byzantine weave and 14 gauge rings in a mobius circle weave. I used a glazed porcelain focal bead that measures 35 mm in length. This piece measures 14.5 inches and is adjustable to 17.5 inches, allowing it to be work as a necklace depending on you mood. The choker closes with a handmade stainless steel hook clasp.

Speckled Porcelain Choker

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:07:49 GMT

Speckled Porcelain Choker
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

Amethyst Dreams Necklace

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:46:28 GMT

Amethyst Dreams Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chain maille necklace is one of my favorite designs. I used 18 gauge, stainless steel rings to make the piece. The weave used in a Byzantine or birdcage weave. The necklace is accented with 5 large amethyst nuggets. The necklace measures 18 inches and can be made shorter of longer as needed. It closes with a handmade, stainless steel hook clasp.

Amethyst Dreams Bracelet

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:45:43 GMT

Amethyst Dreams Bracelet
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chain maille bracelet is made using 18 gauge, stainless steel rings. I used a Byzantine or birdcage weave to make up the sides of the bracelet. There is a single amethyst nugget accenting the bracelet. The piece is 7 inches long and is adjustable to 8 inches. The bracelet closes with a handmade hook clasp.

Tajur Nut And Horn Choker

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:16:37 GMT

Tajur Nut And Horn Choker
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

My newest piece featuring a few unusual beads. The chainmaille choker is made using 2 sized rings, a 14 gauge ring that makes up the mobius circles and 18 gauge rings that make up the Byzantine weave on the sides. Both rings are stainless steel. The center bead is a carved Tajur nut and is 27 mm long. The two side beads are horn beads measuring 18 mm long. The necklace is 14 inches and is adjustable to 17 inches. The choker closes with a hand made, stainless steel, hook clasp.

Tajur Nut And Horn Choker

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:16:23 GMT

Tajur Nut And Horn Choker
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

Jade Buddha Necklace

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:16:46 GMT

Jade Buddha Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This chain maille necklace turned out so sweet. It is made from 18 gauge stainless steel rings. I used the Byzantine or birdcage weave. The beads are off center to add some interest. The Buddha is jade and the gold beads are foiled glass cubes from Murano, Italy. It is 21.5 inches long and closes with a handmade hook clasp.

Jade Buddha Necklace

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:16:29 GMT

Jade Buddha Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

Impression Agate Focal Necklace

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:37:40 GMT

Impression Agate Focal Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

This is the first of the new pieces featuring my new beads. This chain maille piece is made from stainless steel, 18 gauge rings. I used a Byzantine or birdcage weave. The focal bead is an impression agate that is light torquoise with gold lace patterns throughout. it measures 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches. It is really pretty. The necklace measures 18 inches and closes with a handmade, stainless steel, hook clasp.

Impression Agate Focal Necklace

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:37:26 GMT

Impression Agate Focal Necklace
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

Circle of Life Necklace Variation

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:36:06 GMT

Circle of Life Necklace Variation
Originally uploaded by Libra Creations.

These two pieces were for a custom order that I just got yesterday. :) My first International job, all the way from Australia.

This is a variation on the circle of life set that I did a while ago. The small rings are 18 gauge, 3/16th inch ID, and the large Mobius circle was made using 14 gauge, 1/2 inch ID rings. As always it closes with a handmade hook clasp.