Neckchart Showing common sizes (lengths) for necklaces

Neckchart Showing common sizes (lengths) for necklaces
Originally uploaded by wild orchid wearable art jewelry.

I am starting a series of tips and maybe some little tidbits of advice for newbies to jewelry making. Use a bead board and plan ahead so your sizes come out correctly. Women are used to their necklaces falling in a certain place and it won't feel right if it falls 1/2 inch too long.

Common necklace sizes

Choker - 14" to 16"
(Depending upon neck size, chokers fall just above collar line)
Princess - 18"
Matinee - 20" to 24"
Opera - 28" to 32"
Rope - 40" to 45"
Lariat - 48" or longer
(The ends of which are not joined as it is either tied or wrapped around the neck)
Series of tips for newby jewelry artists

Turquoise Glass beads wire wrapped in silver bracelet and earring set

Turquoise Glass beads wire wrapped in silver bracelet and earring set
Originally uploaded by wild orchid wearable art jewelry.

Each bead is double wire wrapped in non tarnish silver tone wire to create a unique bracelet and earring set. These glass beads sparkle with flecks of silver and multi-colors.
Available on www.wildorchidpotteryandart.com
or www.wildorchidart.etsy.com

Turquoise Beads Floating in Silver wire necklace bracelet earring set

Turquoise Beads Floating in Silver wire necklace bracelet earring set
Originally uploaded by wild orchid wearable art jewelry.

Wire wrapping jewelry is quickly becoming a popular art form and is now being accepted by the fine jewelry community. Take a peek at my other pieces. When I wore this set out it was bought right off my neck 4 times. of course each time I make it it comes out a little different so it's always unique.

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For info on arranging for a great activity for a child's birthday party where I teach young people to make a piece of jewelry for themselves go to http://jewelrymakingparties.blogspot.com

My latest turquoise and silver wire wrap jewelry items to check out. Remember these are handmade items and are one of a kind so first come gets it.
Go to www.wildorchidart.etsy.com to purchase with Pay Pal or to www.wildorchidpotteryandart.com
where you can email me to purchase and pay by credit card. All items are one of a kind but a similar item can be purchased in sterling by request.

Genuine and unusually beautiful green turqoise with Bali style pewter findings make this set a beautiful rich looking gift.Tiny sparkeling glass crystals surround the neck.
necklace 17 1/4"
earrings 3" from top of earwire.
We also accept credit cards. Email for instructions or telephone# $45 for set



Unusual double spiral german silver wire wrapped turquoise colored foil glass bead design bracelet and matching earrings. Surgical steel earwires. $42 for set
Sterling available by special request.
Special colors also available

This is today's new item. The focal bead is pure coral and a one of a kind beauty, surrounded by two horn beads and pewter and wood spacers. The clasp is antiqued pewter. 24" long

Email me for info. I accept Pay Pal or credit cards
$45

Hand Painted Pottery and Animal Slate Paintings
If you would like a portrait of your pet on slate contact us for quote.
You can find our work for sale at http://www.wildorchidpotteryandart.com or
http://www.wildorchidart.etsy.com
These are samples of our work. You can email us for special requests.
See previous blog for handmade jewelry samples.
All jewelry is available in sterling or gold fill by special order.
All earrings come with surgical steel posts and can be upgraded for a small fee.

Our Jewelry Slide Show
You can find our work for sale at http://www.wildorchidpotteryandart.com or http://www.wildorchidart.etsy.com
These are samples of our work. You can email us for special requests.All jewelry is available in sterling or gold fill by special order. All earrings come with surgical steel posts and can be upgraded for a small fee.

As this is my first blog I am not sure what to put up so I'll just create an intro by telling you that my husband Harvey and I are artists. We were forced to leave the the business world due to my husband having a transplant and now have the most fun just doing what we love. It's amazing how adversity can lead you down a new path that turns out to be better then the road you were on. We both create wire wrapped and polymer jewelry.



Harvey also loves to make pottery and I paint scenes on it. We now have them all over the house, on the patio and on our plant shelves. We even have them over our kitchen cabinets. The jewelry making also started as a hobby and then my friends loved our work, etc. I guess they can see the love we put into everything we create. Since our house is filling up quickly we decided it's time to start selling our art. You can see more of our work http://www.wildorchidpotteryandart.com
Let us know what you think.