Alluring- new bracelet cuffs!

For those of you who follow me regularly, you may remember my "Alluring" necklaces from last season.

 Well, I did so well with them at my Fall shows, that I decided to expand that line, and try my hand at some bracelets.

These all started with several big old brass metal fishing lures. However, these are not your average  fishing lures.....these ones have turned pretty with old age and have a beautiful patina.

 First, these lures are cleaned, hammered,  bent into shape, and the patina is protected with layers of wax.

Then comes the fun part of actually designing the cuff bracelet. Playing off of the gorgeous colors in the metal, I chose some vintage lace, from my stash of lace and ribbons, recycled sari silks, leather, beads, and crystals that fit my color scheme. 

Then I added  some special elements, like my hand crafted resin lockets and bezels, to embellish the cuffs. 

This one opens up!

I was pretty happy with how they turned out.  I also made some new Alluring necklaces, and will post about those next time!

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Brown Paper Packages, tied up with String.....these are a Few of my Favorite Things!

I have been stocking up on supplies, and the packages have been arriving over the last week. Parcels packed with vintage keys, brass lockets,  lures with wonderful patina, vintage and handmade glass beads, old filigree findings, antique escutcheons, vintage brass and copper charms, handmade silk and burlap flowers, semi precious gemstones and pearls, vintage buttons...oh my...fabulous things!

 In 2013, there will be more of my line of Alluring necklaces. 

These were hot sellers at my Christmas shows this year. Of course I will have more vintage key necklaces...... 

....as well as Double Duty pieces. 

 

  
I really enjoyed making the vintage photo pieces, and will also expand this line in the New Year.

Of course there will always be earrings......

As, mentioned before, I am also working on adding a new accessory line to the Hot Rocks collection, and I am experimenting with some more wrap style bracelets.

I would be interested to hear what my readers would like to see in my 2013 collections! What are your favorites?
What would you like to see more of?

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