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Today's blog is brief. The Alchemists Vessel is offering 10% all items from now until December 12th. Orders placed After December 12th are not guaranteed to reach you before Christmas.
On Etsy: Use coupon Code: HOLIDAY10 for 10% off your total purchase.
On The CraftStar: Use Coupon Code: Holiday10 for 10% off your total purchase.
Please note coupon codes must be typed exactly as they appear (you do not have to use bold type though).
Why, yes, the discount does apply to everything in the shops. Every item. From Bracelets to Watches, even the clearance items are included.
We have some lovely new bracelets, great gifts for $15.00 and under, Whirlybirds, Silver-plated and Gemstone Sets, Sterling Silver Rings and other things. Stop by the shops and have a look.
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Encouraging you to click any of the links above to peruse our virtual shelves.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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The blog is brief today, as it shares a link and new place to shop, Scott's Marketplace.
Scott's Marketplace is a free to use site.
*No monthly Membership Fee
*No listing fees.
Sellers: There is a 4.99% per transaction charge.
What Scott's Marketplace says:
"Scott's Marketplace is an e-commerce marketplace where local business owners can sell their products and shoppers can purchase unique items and gifts.
We created our marketplace for two important reasons -- to give local business owners an affordable way to sell their products online and to give shoppers a more convenient way to support the shop-local movement."
What you will find at The Alchemists Vessel:
*Selection of Anodized Aluminum Jewelry currently available.
* Guaranteed Delivery by Christmas Eve (cut off date is December 12th)
The shops are clean and easy to navigate.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
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Today I would like to share four bracelets of the same weave in the shop. GSG or Great Southern Gathering is a Persian variation sometimes called Half Persian 3-in-1 Sheet. The bracelets may be made in a variety of metals, or Anodized aluminum colors in two sizes 18g 1/4" and 16g 5/16".
These super cute bracelets are great for a tailored look at the office,
summer date nights, beachy getaways, or just lounging around in your
favorite jeans and t-shirt combination. Wherever you choose to wear it,
it will compliment your attire. Lightweight, comfortable, and fun to
wear.
Terrific for Fantasy Film or Event attire, Cos-play, LARP, Cons and other costume needs.
8-1/4"
total length, including clasp, inner circumference is about 7-1/2", and
should fit most wrists. 18g Bright Aluminum and Jeweler's Brass jump
rings are woven in the GSG or "Great Southern Gathering" pattern. Lies
flat on the wrist in a cool, silky braid. Finished with a Stainless
Steel toggle clasp.
May be made to desired length or in a favorite
color combination, single color, or metal of choice. Please contact
the shop with your request or see our selection of ready to wear items
in stock. Also available in Bright and Anodized Aluminum, Low Brass,
Copper or Silver and 14Kt Gold Plated rings.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving (while box supplies last).
Ask us about Multi-item or Wholesale discounts.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
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Today I would like to share five unique items from five shops on etsy.
From: Zen Boho
*This macrame boho necklace with agate gemstone wrapped using Macrame
technique, high quality waxed thread which maintains its color and shape
for many years.
*Necklace is handcrafted and unique, you will have a piece of jewelry like no other.
*adjustable cord ending on a sliding closure.
*Goes great with any outfit!
*A beautiful gift for any occasion!
*All items are ready to ship, The jewelleries are always packed carefully and safely with handmade little purse which i made
Beautiful handmade 3 layer beaded Hamsa charm bracelet.
Beads are glass and metal.
For
those of you who are not familiar with the "Bad Eye" emblem, well, it’s
a symbol that’s been around for thousands of years and is believed to
protect and shield against the evil eye, generate positive energy,
provide good fortune, health, prosperity and happiness.
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX
Suzan ♥
Size: 1 1/8 of an inch (about the size of a quarter)
This necklace is all handmade out of non tarnishing copper. The photos
don't do it any justice it it much prettier in person. This is a
timeless piece can be worn with the little blk dress or with your jeans
and will look great. Will get you many compliments.
The necklace can be made to any size you like, with an extendable chain clasp. Definitely a one of a kind piece.
These Conchula earrings are made of bronze metal and given an earthy
blue patina. Hand forged oxidized (darkened) sterling silver ear wires
accompany these earrings.
Earrings hang down: 1.75 inches
Pendant size: .6 inch diameter
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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Today's blog is brief, I would like to share a couple of new items currently in the shop. They may be made to desired length.
These pieces are hand crafted from Copper, Jeweler's Brass, and Aluminum, Bright and Anodized. We are working on listing more, and are always available for custom requests. Broader and more substantial, they do not look delicate on the wrist.
Currently available on The CraftStar
From: The Alchemists Vessel
Copper Edge Chain Maille Bracelet
This stunning bracelet is simple, strong, sturdy, stylish and sexy.
Perfect for him, wide enough to not look delicate around the wrist, with
just the right shine to draw the eye.
This bracelet is for those
with stamina. Weighing almost 2 ounces (1.879 oz.) of solid copper and jeweler's brass, not for the feint of heart.
Makes a fabulous Fantasy Film or Event attire accessory, Cos-Play, SCA, LARP, Role Playing or other Costume needs.
Bracelet
measures 8" including the hammered copper look toggle clasp. 16g
copper rings are woven in the European 4-in-1 pattern, and edged with
gorgeous jeweler's brass rings, that make a lovely alternative to 14Kt
Gold.
This stunning piece is part of our collection of jewelry for him.
Strong, study, supple, sleek, and sexy, this piece will take you from
the office to date night to that casual weekend get away.
Substantial,
yet subtle the bracelet will go with everything in your wardrobe and add
a polished touch to any suit or your favorite jeans and t-shirt ensemble.
Perfect
for Vikings, Medieval Costumes, Fantasy Film or Event attire
accessories, Cos-play, LARP, SCA, or other Role-Playing costume needs.
16g
Jeweler's Brass and Bright Aluminum have been woven in one of our most
popular patterns, Half Persian 4-in-1, and metal tone combination Gold and Silver.
Jeweler's Brass makes an excellent alternative to 12Kt or 14Kt Gold.
Aluminum is light weight, bright, silver and shiny. Finished with a
base metal simple toggle clasp.
This piece may be made on a smaller scale for her as well, or see our selection of ready to wear items in the shop.
Also a available in Brass and Black, Brass and Blue or Brass and Red, perfect for San Francisco 49er fans.
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Today's blog shows you, in a pictorial tutorial how to create the Viper Basket Weave.
Suitable for those just Beginning, or for more Advanced Maillers that would like to try something new.
I would like to state, that all though Maille was once used for armor, these items are meant for personal decoration only. It does not matter what material you make your items with, Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum (as below), it will not protect you from anything. Anything includes, but is in no way limited to: Bullets, Knives, Letter Openers, Slings, Rocks, Pens, Pencils, Harsh Words, or Cupid's Arrows (Regular Arrows, too!)
There are several sizes of rings that are acceptable to make this weave. Suggestions are given at the end of the tutorial.
These instructions will make the bracelet exactly as shown.
Materials and Tools:
2 Pairs of Flat Nose Pliers
Simple Base Metal Toggle Clasp
Total Number of Rings: 115 (for a 7.5" bracelet)
Rings: 18g (swg) Bright and Anodized Aluminum (.04" or 1.2mm)
Bright Aluminum: 35, 9/32" (7.1mm) AR 6.4
AA Pink: 34, 3/16" (4.8mm) AR 4.1
AA Green: 36, 3/16" (4.8mm) AR 4.1
Clasp: (total of 10 rings) 4 Bright Aluminum rings 3/16", and 6 Bright Aluminum rings 1/8".
Begin by closing all of the Green rings and opening all of the Pink rings, 3/16" (4.8mm).
1. Add 4 closed Green Rings to one open pink Ring. Close the Pink Ring. Add one more Pink Ring through all four (4) green rings.
2. Arrange the rings so the unit looks like this. You have a six ring unit of 2 x 2 chain. Also called Bike or Dragon Chain.
3. Continue to scoop up two closed rings (green) on one open ring
(pink) and weave them through the last set of rings (green) on the chain. Add a second pink ring, following the path of the first, to finish the link.
The chain should now look like this.
NOTE: Six sets of 2 (doubled rings) is 1" long.
4. Continue creating the 2 x 2 Chain until you have a 6.5" length of chain or 35 alternating sets of 2 (17 Pink and 18 Green).
5. Go back to the beginning of the chain. Open all of the Large Bright
Aluminum 9/32" (7.1mm) rings. Scrap wire shows the path the new ring
will follow.
6. Add the new ring, slide it up through the first Green set of rings.
Go over the second pair of pink rings, and down through the third pair of green rings. Close the ring.
The Chain will now look like this. The large ring goes through two sets of green rings, and encircles one set of pink rings.
NOTE: It is important not to flip or turn the chain over while adding the large Bright Aluminum Rings.
7.
Slide the next large ring up through the pink rings and over the green
rings and down through the next pair of pink rings. Make sure the new
rings, slides on top of the last ring just added.
8. Weave through the next Green ring (going over the top of the last ring just added). Skip the Pink ring and weave down through the next Green ring. Close the ring.
Here you can see the next two rings have been added, and the fourth ring is following the same path as the second silver ring.
Close the ring.
Shown from a different angle. Up through the pink ring and over the green rings and Down through the pink rings. Here you can see the correct way the new ring should lay on top of the one behind it.
Continue weaving in this alternating pattern of Green rings and Pink rings until all 35 rings have been linked into place.
9. Weave
through the next pair of green rings, skipping the pink rings and
weaving down through the next set of green rings. Here you can begin to
see the stacking pattern of the large rings.
Close the ring.
As you continue to weave the pattern will emerge. The large rings will stack one on top of the other.
The rings will appear to jog from side to side and take on a woven look.
Kind of like a Picnic Basket.
Finishing:
Once you reach the end of your bracelet, add the final large Bright Aluminum ring through the last pair of pink rings and let it fall into position.
Base metal Toggle Clasp with 4 Bright Aluminum Rings 3/16", 6 Bright Aluminum Rings in 1/8".
Return to the beginning of your chain.
Attach two of the Bright Aluminum 3/16" rings to the first set of rings (Green) of your chain. Slide the ring through the Green set and on top of the first Large Bright Aluminum ring. Turn your chain over and repeat on the opposite side.
Attach the Clasp to these things
using 1 Bright Aluminum ring 1/8", slide the ring through both 3/16"
rings just added, slide on the clasp and close the ring.
Attach the Bar using the last two 3/16" Bright Aluminum rings. Slide the rings through the last pair of Green rings on the chain., one on each side. Now add two Bright Aluminum rings to those rings. Add two more 1/8" Bright Aluminum rings
to the rings you just added. Use the final Bright Aluminum 1/8" ring
to attach the bar to the last set of doubled 1/8" rings. Close the
ring.
And you're done.
I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial, and that you have learned a new weave to amaze your friends.
Please feel free to leave questions or comments. I like those.
If you would like to try this weave in a larger or smaller size, here are some suggested Jump Rings Sizes that will work for this weave too. Mine is a tight version, some are loose and floppy, choose the one that appeals to you.
18g (1.2mm), 19/64" (7.5mm ID), with 18g (1.2mm) 3/16" (4.8mm) ID.
18g (1.2mm) 5/16" (7.9mm) with 18g 3/16" (4.8mm).
Tiny Tiny Bracelet, may be too tight, or just a 1 x 1 chain instead of 2 x 2 -
Jewelers Brass: 18g (1.2mm) 15/64" (6.0mm) AR: 5.2, with 18g 9/64" (3.6mm) AR: 3.1.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day and Happy Weaving.
