Last Thursday we all stayed late to socialize and play with some of our new silver jewelry links. We’ve recently expanded our links collection to include larger sizes of our ever popular ½ hammered round links; hardy new links made with square wire that’s been hammered for a distressed look; and rustic, organic shaped links inspired by twisted roots and vines that coordinate wonderfully with our branch pendants. We eagerly look forward to Nina Designs Bead Nights when we can unleash our creativity and play with the items that we’ve dreamed about as we pulled them for customer orders.
Nina Designs Bead Night creations
We had an especially productive and enjoyable evening, everyone leaving at the end of the night with a creation they were proud of. Juanita made a spirited bracelet with our lifelike skulls wire-wrapped to small links. Emily used thin blackened wire tightly wrapped around the larger size ½ hammered links to make dramatic, sculptural earrings. Anna also explored the coiled wire wrapping technique on our new large hoops and created a pair of fantastic summery earrings. Yolanda used the organic twisted vine links to make a long, sultry “Sunday Brunch” necklace. Stephanie made a double strand bracelet with a decorative box clasp and mysterious black pearls purchased at Tucson. And I tried embedding our ½ hammered round links into thin braided thread to create a light and open, yet structured necklace. What are some of the ways you build community around jewelry making?
