Holiday Shop Guide 2016

Good Morning,

On Tuesday's the blog usually shares five unique items from five unique shops.  Instead today I will be sharing links to some of my favorite shops, including The Alchemists Vessel for you gift giving needs.  Today's shops are on Etsy.

Be the person with the best presents.  Surprise those you love with a handmade item that is not only unique, but interesting and also fun to give.

Sue's Arts

Ainulwaragems - Jaipur, India (for jewelry makers)

Seller / Manufacturer of Gemstones

Jackie Guttuso Designs

Blimpco

Personalized art prints, custom invitations, printables 

 

 

 

3gemsandarubydesigns

Hair accessories,bridal, couture headbands, belt corsage  

 

 

The Alchemists Vessel

Handmade Chain Maille and Jewelry

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look. In hope you might visit these shops for your gift giving needs.

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

Thursday Workbench Woes

Good Morning,

As I await the Blog Ring to begin again, I am left with empty space for posting.

Some of you are aware of the household incidents that have been plaguing me of late, leaks, floods, electrical wiring weirdness, wasp infestation...  In the midst of all that my poor workbench has become the catch-all for odds and ends bits and pieces.

I am usually a very organized craft-person, everything in its place, cubby-holes, bins, boxes, baskets, bags, nooks, crannies, shelves, drawers, the odd table corner even.  I am finding it most difficult to work under these conditions.

Destruction Productions presents - Alix's Workbench, Portrait of Horror.

Yes, I used to sit in that chair, and work on that table, you can see some of the items I have discussed here including a color wheel, sandpaper, a set of craft knives, my mini-torch, light box, and various tools and other equipment.  

With the workbench in such a state, I have been delegated to the Dining table in the great room.

You guys are laughing now...

Since a good portion of my materials and supplies are small they require little space, or so one would think.  Right.  Due to the mentioned mishaps much of my shelf space has vanished, so I have managed to cram everything into the closet.  When I say I work out of my closet, I ain't kidding.

The supply closet, whether you work in an office or at home, eventually you need someplace to put those things you use for work.  Cubby-holes, bins, boxes, baskets, bags, nooks, crannies, shelves, drawers and the file cabinet corners are full to the brim with beads, wire, string, clasps, buttons, clay, twine, charms, ribbon, just about every conceivable and imagined item can be found with in the depths of the Supply Closet...  Happy Hunting!

That's all for today.  Now you have a little inside peak at the madness that is my method.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

What's New In The Shop? (Photo-packed!)

Today we are going to show case some of the items in the new Shop section: Supplies.  These are de-stash items and quantities are limited.  Check out Wednesday's, 2/15/12, blog "In My Studio" for some of the new inventory and materials we have in stock to create more beautiful things for you!  These items are for sale via the internet only!

These are cute, useful and multi-purpose.  Antiqued Silver Bead Ends / Knot Hiders, these little accent finishers come in three styles, Swirl Pattern and Star Shaped, the third is a smooth ball with a crescent stamped into the side of the metal (not shown).  Add a little secret to your necklace or bracelet clasps.  Great for small gauge Wire, Tiger Tail, and thread, or connecting thread or wire built sections on to chain!!!!

Star-shape

Next we have these wonderful Sterling Silver Zodiac Sign charms, perfect for earrings, necklace or bracelet accents.  All twelve signs are here and stamped 925 on the back.  The set includes all 12 signs, packaged separately in 20 count bags, each bag contains 20 or more jump rings.  That's 240 pieces plus additional materials.  An over purchase, I would like to share at a discounted rate.

Brick red, and rust colors are in this year, and nothing says brick red like Cinnabar.   Styled with Chinese Motifs there is a set of 2 Dragons, 2 Fu Lions and 6 Chinese Character beads.  All are carved on either side and range from 1" to 1-5/8" tall.  Sold individually, why not try pairing them together.  These are sure to make a statement in any piece they adorn.

Cinnabar Dragon pair 1-1/4" x 1-5/8"

Cinnabar Fu Lion pair - 1-1/2" x 1'3/4" - He comes with a buddy!

Chinese Character Rectangular beads

We have one assortment of Glass Leaf-shaped beads left.  Comes in a 12 color variety, and differing counts, not a bag under four leaves.

We also some fun base metal things.  Triangles with a Celtic or mid-eastern feel swirl design and very cute filagree or cut-out heart circular earring findings.  Comes in sets of five and three pair.

I have to save a few surprises for the shop!  Feel free to click on through and see what else is listed.  There are gemstones, red coral (dyed), more silver plated findings to help you create that special piece or bring your jewelry vision to fruition!

Feel free to contact me on Etsy, leave me a comment here, e-mail me via any of the links to the right, visit alchemistsvessel.net, "Like" us on Facebook.  Ask me about multiple item and larger lot discounts!  Remember these items are limited to supplies on hand, once they are gone, they are gone!

Thank you for stopping by and having a read.