New In The Shop: Greenery and Ice Cream

Good Morning,

Today the blog shares new listings in the shop.  See what you like, but don't like what you see?  Contact the shop with your request and let's make something wonderful together.

New items are on the way, new colors, and patterns, as well as all your favorites, too.

Green Light Bracelet Chain Maille Aluminum Jewelry

This stunning bracelet is sleek, supple, sophisticated and fun to wear. Lightweight and comfortable, makes a great accessory for a pop of color at the office, a dazzling Date Night conversation piece, or jazzing up your favorite casual outfit. Wherever you choose to wear it, it will compliment your attire wonderfully. Bonus: "Greenery" is the color of the year for 2017.

Perfect for Film, Television, Event, or Con attire. Fills Cos-play, LARP, and other role-play costume needs beautifully.

One of a Kind bracelet. 8-1/2" long, including toggle clasp. Crafted from 16g Bright and Anodized Aluminum in shades of Green, woven in the Half-Persian 4-in-1 pattern. "Greenery" is Pantone's Color Of The Year, a bright, airy crisp spring green. The bracelet changes and fades from a shadowy Dark to a light Green and back again, separated by bright links, mimicking a leafy tree or plant in the sunlight. Finished with a Stainless Steel toggle clasp.

This style of bracelet comes in a variety of colors, see our of Ready-To-Wear selection in the shop. Don't see your favorite? Contact the shop with you request and let's make something wonderful together.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Ask us about multi-item and wholesale discounts.

Thank you for shopping with The Alchemists Vessel

Rainbow Bracelet Chain Maille Aluminum Jewelry 

This stunning bracelet is sleek, supple, and fun to wear. Lightweight and comfortable, makes a great accessory for a pop of color at the office, a dazzling Date Night conversation piece, or jazzing up your favorite casual outfit. Wherever you choose to wear it, it will compliment your attire wonderfully.

Perfect for Film, Television, Event, Cons or Pride attire. Fills Cos-play, LARP, and other role-play costume needs beautifully.

One of a Kind bracelet. 8-1/2"-9" long, including toggle clasp. Crafted from 16g Bright and Anodized Aluminum in the colors of the Rainbow, woven in the Half-Persian 4-in-1 pattern. The bracelet changes in links of three from Yellow to Green and back again. Finished with a Stainless Steel toggle clasp.

This style of bracelet comes in a variety of colors, see our of Ready-To-Wear selection in the shop. Don't see your favorite? Contact the shop with you request and let's make something wonderful together.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Ask us about multi-item and wholesale discounts.

Thank you for shopping with The Alchemists Vessel

Dreamsicle Bracelet Chain Maille Aluminum Jewelry

This bracelet will take you back to the Summers of your youth and those wonderfully cool, sweet treats from the Ice Cream Truck. Inspired by the sticky treat, the "Dreamsicle", an orange Popsicle with Vanilla ice cream in the center, this bracelet shines with Bright Aluminum and Orange rings. A fun and playful bracelet, perfect for the Office, Date Night or your casual outfit and a trip to the Ice Cream Shop.

8-1/2" long including toggle clasp. Crafted from 16g Bright and Anodized Aluminum in subtle shades of Orange, woven in the GSG pattern. Finished with a Stainless Steel toggle clasp.

This style of bracelet comes in a variety of colors, please see our Ready-To-Wear selection in the shop. Don' see your favorite? Contact the shop with your request and let's make something wonderful together.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Ask us about multi-item and wholesales discounts.

Thank you for shopping with The Alchemists Vessel

Rules For The Blog

Good Morning,

Today it is with sadness that I must post these updates to the rules.

My blog has been and will remain open to any and all who wish to read, look, comment or participate.  Whether you be artist, crafter, or just curious.

The blog will not put up with political posts or comments of any kind.  They will be removed immediately.  Hate speech directed at this blog, its participants, or in general is unacceptable, and will be removed immediately. Any deviation from these rules will result in all actions I may take, this includes and is not limited to reporting you (your account) to Google, and your provider, along with all records they may require.

This blog will not tolerate hate of any kind, directed at any one, at any time.

We are here for fun, please respect that this place is a Politics Free Zone.

Thank you,

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

At The Studio

Good Morning,

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.

End of 2016 Studio News

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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Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Happy Thanksgiving 2016

 Holiday Greetings,

The Alchemists Vessel is closed today, but we would like to wish our family, friends, fans, customers, readers and one and all a very Happy Thanksgiving, from our home to yours.  We are thankful for all of you.

~ From The Alchemists Vessel

New In The Studio: Oops Weave

Good Afternoon,

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.

Thank you for stopping in and taking a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

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Happy Halloween From Our Haunt To Yours

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish family, friends, fiends, fans, and customers a very Happy Halloween.

Reminding you all to be safe, look both ways before you cross the street, and remember to say, "Thank you."

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New In The Studio: Sheet Maille Weave

Hello,

Today I would like share a little about a new weave that will be available shortly in the shop.

Originally called GSG or Great Southern Gathering created by "buddha", the name has been changed to Half Persian 3 Sheet 6 in 1, a variant of the Half Persian 3-in-1 Chain.  More information is available on M.A.I.L. by clicking the link.

This weave is not difficult, but like many, there are those that give me trouble from time to time, this was one.  I enjoy making short lengths of a weave in different ring sizes for comparison and design ideas.  Shown below are samples of what I have been learning.   

(Clockwise) Shown here in "swatches" of anodized aluminum  (purple, green and gold), bright aluminum and jewelers brass, and stainless steel rings.  
(Your monitor may vary color)

This weave would make a great bracelet, necklace or perhaps a decorative piece of art.

In hope of having items crafted and listed soon.

We take requests.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Changes To This Blog By Google

Good Morning,

Tuesdays are usually reserved for Five Great Gifts ides, but today I want to share some information about the changes Google will make to the blog, which are out of my control.

Note/Message Box from Google: 

"By September 29, 2016, the Search Box gadget on this blog will only present search results from this blog. Search results from pages linked in your posts, from the Web or from the Blog List and Link List gadgets will not be presented anymore.

 

We recently announced that the Google Feed API would be retired. As a result, the Slideshow gadget will no longer function, and we will remove it from your blog by September 29, 2016."

 

What does this mean for this blog?  I don't know. I do not think I have Widgets or Gadgets installed on this blog as they describe above, but I will be in the process of making sure that external links, and shared links remain accessible.

The slide show gadget no longer being available is disappointing, but there can only be so much room on a server to support such things.  So it will be missed.

The Alchemists Vessel hopes that you will continue to pop in to the blog from time to time and see what we're sharing, creating and selling.

Thank you for your continued support, we couldn't do this without you.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

New In The Studio - Earrings

Good Morning,

Today's blog is brief.  I would like to share a piece I created for a challenge offered to a group I belong to on Facebook.  Challenge accepted.

The challenge: make a piece of jewelry based on a song.  Not as easy as it sounds.

I chose "Spooky Little Girl", by The Zombies.  How could I resist?  Halloween is right around the corner and I have a penchant for things dark and eerie.

Created from 925 Sterling Silver wire, genuine Jet and Amber beads with Sterling Silver Bat charms.  These have not been listed, as I am waiting for the end of the challenge to make them available.

This was a fun project and I thoroughly enjoyed making them.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Independence Day July 4 2016

Good Morning,

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.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish one and all a pleasant day.

What Do You Do?

Good Morning,

Today I would like to touch on a subject that many fellow artists find hard to define.   There is a question that all crafters and those that sell their wares to the public are asked on a constant basis "Did you make that?" and occasionally followed by "What do you do?"  Now there's a toughie.

The answer to the first question is "yes"; the answer to the second is not that simple.  I sat down the other day and asked my self that very question.  What do I do?  And the answer surprised me, because I'm not just a jewelry designer.  If I was to write out what I do, like a resume, some of the positions I hold would be as follows:

CEO - Chief Executive Officer
President / Sole Proprietor
Accountant
Buyer
Operations Manager 
Social Media / Marketing Manager
Advertisement
Production Manager
Sales Manager
Customer Service Representative
Mail Room
Janitorial Services (OK, that one is for fun, but I still have to clean up the studio).

As a one woman three ring circus, I do not have employees, these positions or more importantly their work falls to me, and only me.  In there somewhere I am also the Jewelry Designer.  When you own your own business, whether hobby or career you find yourself in one or more of these roles daily.  You do more than you know.

So what do you do?

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New Items in the Shop: Gemstone Necklaces

Good Morning,

Today I would like to share several new pieces in the shop.  Great for men or teens, rockers, bikers, Viking Warriors or Thanes of the Realm.

These items are available at both our The CraftStar and Etsy Shops.


 Mechanix Genuine Hematite and Pyrite Necklace

 

Masculine and understated is this very muted color genuine Hematite and Pyrite necklace. Perfect for the Mechanic, Warrior or Musician in your life.

Genuine Hematite and Pyrite alternate around the 18" length of metal Tiger Tail beading wire. Finished with a Lobster Claw clasp.

Pyrite is a very protective stone, shielding the user from negative energy of all kinds. Pyrite blocks energy leaks and mends auric tears. Carry Pyrite in your pocket to protect you from both environmental pollution and physical danger. Pyrite also promotes good physical health and emotional well-being.

Hematite from the Greek "haema" meaning blood, due to the red color seen on the surface of the stone before cutting and polishing. Containing mainly iron, it is found in both crystalline and rough forms. Warriors carried this stone as they thought it made them invulnerable and indestructible.

Hit The Lights Genuine Jet and Camostone Bead Necklace

 

"Hit the lights!" The words every concert goer longs to hear, it means the show is starting! This masculine and handsome necklace would be perfect for the stage. Matte black Jet beads separate the unique type of Jasper called Camostone (it looks likes camouflage).

Jet is not actually a gemstone, but a "Stone" created of Fossilized Wood, sometimes called a "mineraloid", due to its organic origins.

Jasper is an impure variety of silica, usually ranging in color from reds and browns to greens.  Jasper has been thought of as a stone of protection.

18" total length. Genuine Jet and Camostone (Jasper) beads are laced on Tiger Tail beading wire and finished with a Lobster Claw clasp with extension chain.

Metal Genuine Jet and Pyrite Necklace

Genuine Jet and Pyrite beads chase each other along the 18 length of this heavy duty necklace. Masculine and handsome.

Genuine Jet and Pyrite beads are strung on Tiger Tail beading wire and completed with a Lobster Claw Clasp.

Bass Solo Genuine Brecciated Jasper and Pyrite Necklace

Part of our Gems for Gents line of jewelry, this masculine and attractive necklace is very handsome, and would be appropriate for women as well, it hangs at 18" total length. A beautiful flat oval Brecciated Jasper Bead is centered and framed by oval shaped Pyrite, the intermittent pattern of Jasper and Pyrite continue around the length of the necklace.

Genuine Brecciated Jasper (Red Jasper with Black Matrix), and Pyrite beads are strung on Tiger Tail beading wire and completed with a silver base metal Lobster Claw clasp.


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Thank you for stopping in and  having a look.  Encouraging you to continue through to the shop and see what else is on the shelves.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day. 

All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Good Morning,

Today's blog is brief.  The Alchemists Vessel has a new material, Faux Gold, lovely aluminum rings in gold tones / color.

Like the look of maille, but don't want all the weight?  Aluminum is a perfect alternative.  Many weaves can be made with this fun and lightweight material and they look great too.

Seen here is 16g Faux Gold and Purple rings, anodized aluminum comes in a variety of colors.  Celtic Star Pendant.

Currently available in Celtic Visions Bracelets as well. 

Many of the items in the shop may be made with Faux Gold rings instead of the Natural (silver) aluminum, stop by and choose your favorite.  New items are listed often, bookmark, favorite, like or follow us for all the latest products.

Weave options include: Dragonscale, Box Chain, and Celtic Visions designs in color combinations.

Please note this is a limited item, and once it is gone, it is gone.  Shop early to be sure you get what you want.

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Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Geek To Chic Jewelry

Good Morning,

Today I would like to share a couple of our current products in shop.  These are terrific for Fans, Alumni or something unique and different for your jewelry box.

With the new Harry Potter film "Fabulous Beasts and Where To Find Them", due out in theaters soon, I thought it would be fun to  create subtle jewelry that can be incorporated into costumes, or Sunday Football gatherings or that Reunion you're attending.

These super cute earring sets come in three pairs with three different designs.  Customization is available, you may choose to replace one pair with an alternative design.

"Harry Potter Gryffindor" Earrings, also makes great accessories for San Francisco 49er Fans, or Boston College Eagles Alumni.

Simple set, Red and Gold Anodized Aluminum. 

Japanese Triangle Shape.

Japanese Cross Shape.










Also available in Ravenclaw (shown/book colors), Hufflepuff (Black and Yellow) and Slytherin (Green and Silver) House Colors.

"Ravenclaw" House Colors

Either of the Japanese pairs / design, may be changed to the Byzantine weave upon request.  This pair of earrings belongs to the Valiant Violet Jewelry set, including matching Necklace and Bracelet.

Byzantine Weave earrings in natural (silver) and violet anodized aluminum.


















Don't want earrings?  OK, we also have Celtic Star pendants that can be created in your favorite colors, team, branding or fan favorites.

LSU Alumni / Minnesota Vikings Fan Celtic Star

Detroit Lions or Dallas Cowboys (WTH Alumni, too)

 Denver / BSU Broncos / Chicago Bears

You can find these items or request a custom design all your own at any of the following links, pages or sites.

The CraftStar
Etsy
Facebook

Or you may leave your request in the comments below.  Don't forget to leave your contact information so we can get in touch with you.  After initial communication your contact information will be deleted from the comment.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

The Art Abandonment Project: Create and Share Random Acts of Art

Good Morning,

Today we're going to do something a little different. Instead of sharing five items, artists can share their items, Guerrilla style.

I found this in my my Blog Feed, originally posted by The Brooklyn Bead Goddess, I wanted to share it with you as well, and perhaps inspire fellow artists to try it out.

You may also join a group on Facebook, link provided, to share your adventure if you would like.

The book is titled and may be found on Amazon:

The Art Abandonment Project:
Create and Share Random Acts of Art
By Michael deMeng and Andrea Matus deMeng

1. All you have to do is make a piece of art. (as simple or as elegant as you like) 

2. Write a little note on it explaining that it is a gift
Also mention that if the finder would like to share info about its fate they can contact you directly i.e. email. Then you can share the info with us if you are so inclined. Its not a bad idea to leave you're web address contact info…you never know…you might have created a new patron. 

3. Photograph what you're leaving behind 

4. Then leave it…walk away…run…try not to get caught. 

Then on Facebook share the location and photo of your gift with the rest of us. Here's the group address: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtAbandonment/
 
Keep your fingers crossed that someone lets us know what became of it. I doubt that everyone will take the time to inform the group. A few artists have already been contacted by the "finders".

The basic idea of this Facebook group is simple:

1. Create a piece of art
2. Photograph the art…preferably in the location it will be left.
3. (Optional) Leave a contact tag, so that the “finder” can get in touch with the “abandoneer” if they choose to..
4. Post the photograph on the Art Abandonment Facebook Group
5. Wait.  With any luck the “finder” will make contact.
6. If contacted by the “finders,” post the response on the Art Abandonment group page
7. Repeat.

I should mention that I do not belong to the facebook group, and do not intend to join. I thought this was a wonderful way to either promote yourself, or do something fun and different and bring a little joy to another.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Studio News: New Shop On Facebook

Good Morning,

Today I would like share a little bit about the new feature on Facebook: Shops.

Business pages now have to option to build a shop right on their fan page, no clicking through or signing up for other websites, you can shop directly on Facebook, provided your favorite page has set one up.

Payment processing is provided by Stripe, and requires credit or debit cards,  just like other services.  It is safe, secure, and simple.

You can find the Shop on the left-hand side menu as you scroll down the page.  It will look like this:

You may click SHOP and it will take you to the entire selection of products, or you may click a single item and view it, as well.  There are also shop collections where you can view featured items, as well as all of one type of product.  You may also click the See More Items, and will be able to select the collection, feature or item of choice for shopping or purchase.   The Alchemists Vessel has three collections currently available to browse.  More items are being added daily and will appear after Facebook has reviewed them.

In hope that some of you might like to take a look, or that the information will be helpful to other small shops on Facebook.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Happy New Year 2016

Good Morning,

The Alchemists Vessel will be seeing some changes in the coming year, and we are very excited about them.

We have set up the shop on the Facebook page and will be offering new items as well as some favorites for one stop shopping in 2016.

One of our favorite suppliers will be closing their doors in February and we are in hope of stocking up before the end business for Blue Buddha Boutique.  If there is something you are interested in, a pattern, design or other product, please contact us at the shop or e-mail us and we'll try to get it before it's gone.

The shop on The CraftStar is the best place to see our full line of in stock items, and we will be adding more products as they become available. 

We love custom requests, questions, or if you'd just like to chat you may e-mail directly to: alchemistsvessel@gmail.com

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Thank you for stopping in and having a read.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish our family, friends, and fans, a Joyous and Prosperous New Year.

 

Pantone Color of The Year for 2016

Good Morning,

This morning's post is brief, as we introduce Pantone's Color of the Year for 2016, there are two.

Basically they are pastel pink and blue.  Nice, but not very designer friendly, unless you design for children under five.


Although there is a gemstone Rose Quartz that can be found occurring naturally as a very soft pastel pink, it can also be dyed to a uniform deeper color.  The Alchemists Vessel carries a limited selection of Rose Quartz Jewelry.

This bracelet has sold, but as example of the very soft pink color of the natural stone.

Or you can always go with good old pink.

Precious Time Chainmaille Watch

Pastel Blue is a bit harder, about as close as the artist can get to it is Turquoise, or Blue Lace Agate, light blue Czech Glass beads in colors like "aqua" or "ice blue".

Blue Lace Agate Sterling Silver Earrings

2016, is going to make for interesting color combination and jewelry design.

In hope you have enjoyed this brief look at next year's favorite colors.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  Don't forget to stop  by the shop and see what is available.   Looking forward to serving you this year and next.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.