Black Friday Sale

It is finally upon us!

In addition to FREE worldwide shipping now through December, I am offering 20% off your purchase this Black Friday – Cyber Monday weekend!

This is the best time to snatch up some deals. Just use the code BLACKFRIDAY20 for an immediate 20% off your purchase at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Balanced!

and a very special thank you to Brandi for her tip share on how to use a clipping mask! Thank you, Brandi!

Happy Shopping, folks!

New! Spinner Rings!

Very excited about these!

I’ve mentioned before how I like jewellery you can play with. Well, these are very playful. They spin! I’ve been playing with mine all day, I should probably take it off and get some work done. :P

balanced.etsy.com spinner ring

balanced.etsy.com spinner ring

balanced.etsy.com spinner ring

I’m thinking of doing a small, short video showing them in action, too. Think that might be helpful.

They are all just about listed in the shop!

Do you like?

Process

I thought I’d give you a little peak at my process. This time creating one of my Geode Slice Necklaces.

I start by cutting a rough, free-form shape from sheet metal. I’m using snips instead of a saw for these.

Then I, of course, file, polish and usually hammer some texture into the piece.

Next, I pierce the metal so that I can weave into it. This is the first couple of rows done.

A few more rows added.

And finally, I make a clasp, attach the chain and voila! The finished piece!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this little peak.

You can find this Blues Geode Slice Necklace now listed in the shop!

New to the shop: Headpieces

Ah. Monday already. I hope you all had a nice weekend!

Me? I was busy adding some new additions to the shop!

Bead Woven Headpieces

beaded woven headband headpiece

I absolutely love the finished products of these! I’ll be honest though, making them was sort of a headache. Lots of edges for thread to get snagged on. So… when these ones sell, I may only offer them again on a custom order basis.

We’ll see, though. I do love them.

What do ya think?

Shop update: New Beaded Chain Bracelets

I’m very excited about this release!

I’ve been working on these behind the scenes for the past couple weeks and I finally got around to photographing them today. I’ll be listing them individually throughout the day.

beaded chain bracelets

I love them! I like their dainty simplicity.

They are made by weaving tiny 1mm Japanese glass seed beads through Antiqued Copper small cable chain. They look adorable worn individually, stacked together or even paired with other bracelets. I’ve chosen to list them individually, but I might list some in pairs or groups later on. We’ll see how it goes!

Do you like?

New packaging

new etsy shop packaging