Paris Bracelet

As much as I hated to go, it has been nice to have a little free time since I left my Marie Antoinette Mail Art group. Taking away all the swap deadlines has lifted a big weight off my shoulders. It has allowed me to take some time here and there to create things and enjoy the process.

I have been working on some product to sell and wanted to share with you one of the things I created. I finished this bracelet up yesterday. It took me about 4 days to create. I started off by creating a variety of different background images.

I wanted to create a neutral colored bracelet, so I went with cream and black. I thought it would be neat to have a variety of different sized charms. Each charm has a image on one side, and the word "Paris" on the other. I included images of, a looking mirror, bird, chandelier, perfume bottle, teapot, silverware, type writer and dress form.

I decided to skip the sanding part and just polish the soldering. I wanted a slightly antiqued look to go along with the feel of the images. I attached the charms to a chain with an antiqued patina. I had fun with wire on this bracelet and used it to wrap the beads, and to wrap around spots in the chain. I really enjoyed the slight difference in the metal, I think it gives it lots of character.

(Felt before distressing)

Since the bracelet will be going to a shop to be sold, I thought it would be neat to create a special way to present it. I picked up a copy of the recent Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine, and loved the article on page 127. I thought felt sounded like a neat idea and I loved the look of it.

After seeing the photo of felt presentation in the magazine I also received a bracelet for a swap I was in and my friend Terri Gordon made a felt pouch for her bracelet to protect it in shipping. I wish I had a photo to share with you, but I could not find one on her blog. Anyways, it was very inspiring and I knew I wanted to give it a try.

(Felt after distressing)

I was very happy with how my felt envelope turned out, however after taking photos of it (above) I thought it looked like it needed a little distressing. I wanted it to look a little more worn than what it did. So I applied some dyes to try to achieve a more slightly worn appearance. This seemed to be the missing touch, and I am very happy with it now.

(Felt after distressing)

Well, thanks for stopping by and peeking into the process of my creation.

Comments

[Sophia]

Cassandra, I really love the bracelet! The teapot and Paris got my attention! I bet that would look darling on my wrist!! :D hee hee Fantastic work as always!

[Sabii Wabii]

The bracelet is great and I really like the full presentation with the felted pouch. It came out great.

[Terri]

The 4 days of hard work has paid off the bracelet is beautiful!

[In the Light of the Moon]

This is just stunning!!I read the same article on the felt bags and it motivated me enough to start playing with felt.I think your bracelet and bag are just beautiful!!Warmest Regards,Cat

[Barbara Jean]

wonderful bracelet and love the bag!!blessingsbarbara jean

[my cup of tea]

I really love the images you used, could you please tell me where to find some like them. I am really interested in learning how to solder. I love all the beautiful things you can create! You do a fab job! I am sure this will sell right away!~Donna~

[Bryanna Lenan]

Very pretty, I love it!!! And the pooch is awesome... xo xo Bryanna

[Paris Rags Romance]

Beautiful work!! I love that bracelet, I find it so hard to do the soldering . Your images are very cool too, hope your doing well, big Hugs!! Kim

[DuhBe]

The bracelet and pouch are lovely! I love the color scheme you chose. Ive just started soldering charms so this is great inspiration for me.

[friedaquilter]

Both the bracelet and the wrapping are gorgeous, Cassandra!

[Tristan Robin Blakeman]

very cool bracelet - and the images are perfect.I got a soldering iron a few months ago and have given a few tries - Im really really bad at it LOL. I have new found respect for those who can accomplish anything with it!that bracelet idea would also make a cool key ring!

[Bunty]

This is so fabulous and the Paris theme is so up my street. Are you intending to put it in your Etsy store? I would be very interested to know what the retail price will be.The pouch is lovely too - such a work of art!HugsBarbara

[Kim]

Love your bracelet and pouch and look forward to seeing more of your creations.Hugs!

[Julia - "Vintage with Laces"]

The bracelet is gorgeous and the felted pouch is perfect to protect it! I love all the images you have used on the charms.Hugs,Julia

[Rhondamum]

Oh wow Cassandra! That bracelet is so gorgeous. I love the color scheme and the images that you used. Great to see you are taking care of yourself and creating from you heart. I really miss you though. Hope to chat soon. xoxo R...

[Rhondamum]

Oh wow Cassandra! That bracelet is so gorgeous. I love the color scheme and the images that you used. Great to see you are taking care of yourself and creating from you heart. I really miss you though. Hope to chat soon. xoxo R...

[Becs]

Hey there girly, glad to see you are spending some time ahving fun and enjoying your craft again! Sure do miss you...I have finally finished your Rose Bertin page and will be mailing it to you this week sometime. Hope you can find a use for it...Take care and have a blessed New Year! Becs

[ramsam]

This is so amazing! Some lucky buyer will go home very happy!Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am fairly new to the world of mixed media and artsy fun, but I have loved my past year and halfs discovery finding art and people that inspire me. I will be back!

[Terri]

I just love this bracelet you made. The colors work so well with the patina look. Your ideas are so very creative!

[robin dudley-howes]

This is so beautiful Cassandra! I love the color combination and elegance. Paris is so inspiring!robin