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Happy New Year on and all.
The studio has been in End of Year Mode, and now that we have counted, stocked and organized we're ready to get back to the business of creating wonderful and unique items to adorn yourselves.
Here in Idaho it has been one wintry blast after another, the snow is piled high (finally starting to melt a bit) and it is cold. Icicles of Doom hang from the roof, it is beautiful and inspirational.
We have been working on new weaves and patterns and colors to please the eye and the wearer.
Shown here in Half Persian 4-in-1 in Bright Aluminum, Dark Green and Violet, and the new weave "Hoodoo Hex", lovely sheet weave creating hexagonal shapes along the length, in Bright Aluminum and Turquoise rings.
Over the next week or two we will be listing these items in the shops and creating more in varying colors.
We hope you'll stop by the shop, website or Social Media pages and see what we've been up to. Contact us if you have a special request and let's make something wonderful together.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Good Morning,
Today the blog is short.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to thank our family, friends, fans, followers, customers and shoppers for your support in 2016. We could not do this with out you.
There have been some changes made, and some of what to expect in 2017.
We have closed the shop on Scott's Marketplace, and the shop on Facebook, we are still available on Etsy, the Official Website or The CraftStar.
You may still find us at any of the links below or the menu bars to the right or left on this page. There are new items, materials and Chain Maille weaves coming to the shop soon, and as always at the end of year, we are now closed through New Years for inventory and creating.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish one and all a very Joyous and Prosperous New Year.
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The blog is a little late today, we spent yesterday and most of this morning learning new weaves to entice, delight and surprise you.
Several of the attempts did not work, but undaunted, I will eventually learn those that have me stumped for the moment. The successes are always fun as well, and this simple and deceptively intricate weave is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
Commonly referred to as "Oops" it is also (technically) called European 4 in 1 Unbalanced and / or Reversing Bias 4 in 1. I like Oops best.
The weave makes a lovely mesh like-pattern, that reminds me very much of garter stitch in knitting. The tutorial called for 16g 1/4 ID rings. This makes a large, chunky piece that feels wonderful to the touch and can be created in single or multiple colors and a variety of metals.
Shown here in 16g 1/4" ID and 18g 5/32" ID. This weave can make a bold and bright statement or be sized down for a beautiful feminine and delicate band.
Shown here in the horizontal position as it would appear on your wrist. Bright and Anodized Aluminum in Dark Blue and Emerald Green create a pretty wave pattern down the center of the piece.
Shown vertically in Violet, here the Bright Aluminum is used as an edging creating a striking stripe of purple down the middle of the piece.
We are working on both sizes currently and hope to have them available in the shop soon.
Like what you see, but don't want to wait for the listings? Contact us today with you custom request and let's make something wonderful together.
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Today's blog is brief as I share a couple of new earrings in the shop. Please stay tuned for our Holiday Gift Guides coming this week!
These cute earrings are lightweight, flirty, fun to wear and come in a variety of colors. A simple weave pattern that becomes a "diamond" when complete, the color rests in the center of the pattern, creating a cute colored core or center X-like design.
Available in Pink, Yellow, Gold, Red, Turquoise, Dark Blue (shown), Lime Green, Dark Green, Violet, and Black (shown) and Orange.
All are available at your preferred shopping site, Etsy,The CraftStar, or Scott's Marketplace.
(Listings are from Etsy)
A great pair of earrings can spice up your wardrobe in no time flat.
Super cute, lightweight, fashionable and fun to wear. These adorable
aluminum earrings will go everywhere you do effortlessly. The Office
Suit need a pop of color, looking for a little date night dazzle, or a
comfy pair of earrings for that casual get away weekend? This is the
pair for you.
Perfect for Fantasy Film or Event attire, LARP,
Cos-play, Role-play or other costume needs. Available in a variety of
colors. Don't see your favorite? Contact us with your request and
we'll make a special pair, just for you.
Hand-crafted from 18g
Bright and Anodized Aluminum in lovely Black, these beauties drop
approximately 1-1/2" from the ear lobe. Finished with Surgical Steel
22g Fish Hook style ear wires for metal sensitivities.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
Ask us about multiple item and wholesale discounts.
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Last week I taught myself how to make a fun piece of Maille called a whirlybird. These little circles are crafted from Jewelry grade Bright and Anodized Aluminum, and come in a variety of colors and combinations. In the process of listing them in the shops, we also take requests for favorite colors, team colors or themes. Available with or without a center bead.
Gold inner and Silver outer rings make this pretty little "Sun Disk". Accented with a matching glass bead.
Yellow inner and outer rings create this lovely "Sunflower", accented with a center glass bead.
Yellow inner and Black Outer rings make for an alternative,"Batman", "Bumblebee", Hufflepuff, or Wolverine pendant.
Silver and Purple rings in reverse.
Available in a variety of colorways, Turquoise inner rings and Silver outer rings, Whirlybirds will be woven in this fashion, unless otherwise requested.
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Good Morning,
Today's blog is brief, as we would like to inform you of some changes to our Social Media Pages.
Our new logo is seen on our shops and the Facebook page, as well as our official website. Featured and Limited items may be found for sale, or if you'd like to learn more about us, visits to the site are always welcome.
Rebelmouse, another Social Media site where share content links from other free sites, like Facebook and Twitter, has decided to charge for the Free service it offered. It has been a difficult decision to delete the the account from their site, but as of June 26, 2016, The Alchemists Vessel is no longer on Rebelmouse, and we have removed links and external access. We apologize if for any convenience.
If you have followed us on Rebelmouse, we would like to invite you to Find, Follow or Like any (or all) of the Social Media pages below, including Shops on Etsy and The CraftStar.
We would like to thank our family, friends, fans, and followers, customers and craftspeople for all of your support. The Alchemists Vessel couldn't do it with out you.
The Alchemists Vessel may be reached via any of the following links or try our side menu bars, too.
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Good Morning,
Today I have a look at what's happening in the studio. Never a dull moment, learning a new weave or pattern is always fun.
Chain Maille Wraps for cabochons.
Starting is a fairly simple affair, choose rings in a size that will hold the piece you are wrapping.
I found that positioning the last rings are the most difficult, but the results are worth the fiddling.
Working on finding more rings and cabochons that will soon be in the shop.
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Today The Alchemists Vessel would like to extend wishes for a bright and Happy Independence Day to our family, friends, customers, fans and blog readers.
Thank you for your support.
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Today's blog is brief, I would like to share links to the new Clearance Item section in the shops. You may find them either on etsy, or The CraftStar. These pieces have been holding out for their forever jewelry box and in hope of finding them a new home, prices have been reduced.
On The CraftStar
On Etsy
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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.
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Good Morning,
Today's blog is brief as I would like to share changes to the Official Website.
We've added product pages to our website. No sign up is required, no membership needed, no extra charges and no hassle. We are adding items as fast as we can.
Featured items to dedicated item pages (bracelets, earrings etc.) may now be found, shopped and purchased on our website. We use Pay Pal for our check out needs, so you can be sure your information is safe and secure.
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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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This is the last week of The Alchemists Vessel Clearance Sale on The CraftStar. All items in stock in the shop are 30% off when you apply Coupon Code: TAV30 at check out.
The Alchemists Vessel on The CraftStar.
All Bracelets - 30% Off
All Necklaces - 30% Off
All Earrings - 30% Off
All categories, all sections, including Ravens Nook, Sterling Silver, and covers every item in the shop.
Enter Coupon Code: TAV30 at check out for 30% off your entire order.
NOTE: Coupon Code is good for The CraftStar Shop only.
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Good Morning,
Today's blog is brief, as we announce The Alchemists Vessel Spring Sale. Everything has got to go. Need room for new creations and inventory.
Now through April 01, 2016, The CraftStar Shop Exclusive use coupon code TAV30 at check out and receive a 30% discount off everything in the shop. That's every and any item in the shop 30% off.
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30% Off All Bracelets
30% Off All Earrings
30% Off All Necklaces
Take 30% off any and every item in the shop when you use code TAV30 at check out.
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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.
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