What Is Your Favorite Accessory?

Good Morning,

Today the blog asks: "What is your favorite accessory?"

We get dressed, have that favorite shirt or skirt, shoes or jacket that makes us feel complete, pulled together and finished before we journey out into the world for work, play or errands.

My favorite accessory is a watch,  I have a lot of them, from whimsical cartoon characters to elegant and feminine, I never leave the house without one.

What is your favorite accessory, what is the item you wear to make your outfit feel complete and you ready for the day?

Knight Watch

Description: Stand sentry to your time. This unique and original limited edition design wristwatch will take its time to lend a bit of sparkle and shine to anything in your wardrobe. Fabulous for the Office, a bit of unique chic with your jeans, or neat evening accessory. Whatever you choose you can't go wrong with this lovely accent.

7-1/2" May be made to desired length.

Face: Stainless Steel, Quartz Movement from Japan

Band: Silver-plated jump rings are linked in the Full Persian Weave accented with Black Matte Czech glass beads.

Also available in Pink and Purple.  

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  Please feel free to answer the question in the comments.  We like comments.

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

Bangles and Bracelets

Good Morning,

There are  new items in the shop I would like to share this morning.

From: The Alchemists Vessel

Phantom Blue 502 - Beaded Chainmaille Necklace and Earring Set

Sterling Silver-plate over brass wire rings and gorgeous Sapphire Blue Czech glass beads are hand linked in the European 4-in-1 Weave.  Pretty dags drop from the chain and points are accented with a bead.  Matching earrings included.

A total of 502 jump rings are used in creating this lovely 18" necklace.

Great for SCA, LARP, Cos-play, Film or TV Costuming, Vikings, Shield Maidens, or something a little different in your jewelry box.

Knight Watch

Guard the hours before the dawn with this unique time piece.  Lovely and feminine with just a bit of an edge, this neat wristwatch will take the time to flatter anything in your wardrobe.  Pretty black beads leap across the chain adding a little bit charm to the bracelet.  Perfect for the office, Sound Check / Encore time, or dancing the night away.

May Day Emerald Green Beaded Chainmaille Bracelet 

 
This fun and fabulous bracelet is perfect for May Birthdays.  Beautiful bright Emerald Green Czech Glass beads skip across the surface of Silver-plated chainmalle bracelet.  Terrific for the Office, a night out, or a casual jeans and t-shirt weekend.  Bright, bold, and chunky, just right for the fashionista or a little bit of daring with your new hair-do. 

Crafted with silver-plate over brass jump rings, matching toggle clasp may be changed to Lobster Claw clasp at the customers request for no additional charge.

 *This item is customizable, may be made to desired length in the bead color of choice.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

In The Studio - New Item Dione / Pandora Style Watch

Good Morning,

Yesterday I was busy running around taking care of errands and other things when I was approached in the jewelry aisle by a woman who was looking for something specific.  Why she thought I was an employee is beyond me, but I did not mind assisting.

As luck would have it, I was wearing a piece of Chain Maille or two, and interested in what I was wearing, she figured I must know about jewelry.  That was some pretty good thinking on her part.

We scoured the aisles looking for what she wanted, unable to find the exact item we had a little consultation and came up with an alternative.  After purchasing the material necessary, we sat down at the entrance and I showed her how to put the item together, and sent her on her merry way to finish up the project, wrap it and get it to where it needed to go.

Intrigued with the idea, although I do not like the Dione / Italian Pandora jewelry (I think it is tacky and ugly), I fiddled around with the idea and came up with this watch.

Pretty in it's own way, it would be wonderful for those that like the big clunky-chunky jewelry look that is so fashionable and popular these days.  From charm bracelets to necklaces, watches and earrings, these are simple and easy to make on your own.  If you can push a thread through a bead, you can make any of the items above with materials from your local craft store.

A Little Shop of Artists exclusive, $40.00.  This watch will not be listed on line.  Special requests are always honored.  Not local?  Give us a call or send us an e-mail and we will be happy to create one for your, or send you this one if you prefer.

askus@littleshopofartists.com

The beads are glass and lined with a metal grommet, adding a little accent to the dark bead.  Matching Pink Rhinestone spacer beads set off the lighter pastel color of the glass, making a lovely sparkly design.  The Rhinestones on the watch face catch the light nicely, the silver tone metal is bright and shiny.

Glass beads are threaded along the metal watch band.  If you get bored with this look, it is an easy thing to change the beads along the length of the band.

Measuring at about 8" this is a great band for those with a wider wrist,the beads do not interfere with the fit and feel rather cool to the touch when worn.

The watch face is very attractive, oval in shape the numbers are easy to read.  The face is small enough to be feminine yet substantial enough to make a lovely focal point.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

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

Featured Artists Theme: Vacation

 Good Morning,

Ah, the Summer Vacation, I remember those.  Most people can't or don't take them any more for whatever reason that may be, but it is fun to think about going someplace exotic, or tropical, perhaps to another country or state you have never been to before.

This week's Featured Artist for the blog ring is none other than myself.  I think we can take care of those vacation accessory needs!  You may shop either The Alchemists Vessel on Handmade Artists or The Alchemists Vessel on Etsy.

Going to the beach? How about these adorable Sea Horse earrings.  Perfect for Steampunk Summer fashions or just something to match sand and surf, you'll look fabulous in these highly detailed earrings.

Earrings Seahorse Charm and Glass Bead In Antiqued Bronze

Adorable aren't they? Just short of 1-1/2" when worn, this cute and charming pair of sea creatures are filigreed and 3-Dimensional with the pattern on either side of the charm. Topped with a Bronze / Brown Bi-cone Glass Bead these are light weight, and a fun summery addition to any wardrobe.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

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Available from handmadeartists.com

Or how about this interesting Chaimaille Bracelet?  Light, pretty, and just right for a Summer outing or Fourth of July Fire Works display.

Candy Apple Chainmaille Bracelet

Product Details:

Bold, bright and beautiful, this firey and racey little bracelet is not for the timid.  Red rings accent the length of chain and makes for a stunning accessory.  A fabulous pop of power color at the office, a lovely accessory for a romantic evening out, or a livley and electric addition to a casual outfit.  You're sure to dazzle them with this vibrant bangle.  Would make a great July Birthday present.

8.25"total length, including clasp.  Silver-plated wire and enameled aluminum jump rings in Red are woven in an Inverted Round Maille pattern and finished with a strong magnetic clasp that holds well during everyday activities and movements.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable, may be made to desired length or in a favorite color of choice.   
Multicolor request please add $5.00

Check the shop to see if there in not one in your favorite color in our ready-to-wear collection of pieces.

"Starry, Starry night, paint your palette blue and grey..." Vincent, Don McLean.

Although written about or inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, the song is a wonderful tribute to the beauty that is a Summer evening sky.  These perfect little stars will do nicely as an accessory for your warm starry nights this summer.

Oh My Stars Sterling Silver Star Charm Earrings

Product Details:

It's full of stars!  These super  cute earrings are Sterling Silver, findings, chain, stars charms and ear wires.  That's it, Sterling Silver nothing else.  Great for Bohemian Fashions!

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.


Summer is time for things that sparkle in the sunshine and this bracelet certainly does that!  Glass beads throw rainbow colors across their surface as you move or when they catch the light.

 From the $10.00 Collection

Rainbow Memory Wire Wrap Bracelet

Product Details:

This pretty little bangle is simple and shiny.  Coated glass beads in silver rainbow in iridescent blues, pinks, purples, greens and yellows.

16" total length, beads are threaded along the wire in an alternating pattern.  Finished with simple loops, matching beaded dangles may be added at the customers request.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.


Last but not least, this lovely pretty in pink timepiece.  No one wants to to keep track of time when having a good one, but alas, time is of the essence on occasion and you might as well be stylish and unique when keeping it.

Precious Time Chainmaille Watch

Product Details:

Pink and precious, this pretty time piece is feminie and fabulous!  Great for the office, date night, or that casual outfit.  Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm in matching pink.

8-1/2" long.  Silver plated wire is hand spun, cut, linked and beaded in the Full Persian Chainmaille weave.  Stainless Steel watch and Locking Magnetic Clasp finish the piece.

Available in Red, Purple and Crystal Clear beads.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

If you're in the Boise area, remember to stop by Little Shop of Artists opening July 01, 2013, all these and many more items will be available in the store.

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

Monday Means New Jewelry

Hello,

Monday brings me once again to the new goodies listed in the shop. 

A new Watch is available, two necklaces of opposite sides, colorful bottles and new bracelets.  Some of the items are only available on the handmade artists site.

On both sites you may find

Hour Glass Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Wrist Watch

Description: Time keeps on ticking and this lovely timepiece will make sure you can count your grains of sand more easily. Perfect for the office or a night out on the town, or that casual outfit that could use a little jazzing up. Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm for extra shine!

8-1/2' total length. Stainless steel watch face is 26mm, the safety tab remains in place to save the battery. Band is created with hand-spun, beaded and linked silver--plated wire jump rings and woven in the Full Persian Chaimaille pattern. Accented with Silver-lined Crystal Czech Glass beads and a accented with an adorable Swarovski Crystal Heart charm. Finished with a locking (screw down) magnetic barrel clasp for a secure fit.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable to wrist size. Please include wrist circumference in inches when ordering.

Also available in Red, Pink and Purple. 

Available here as well.  Hour Glass

Exclusively on Handmadeartists.com, are these super simple and very pretty Memory Wire Bracelets, created with sparkly glass bi-cone beads in a variety of colors.

Rainbow Memory Wire Wrap Bracelet

 Lights Out

Wrath of Grapes

Skyline

 Also only on Handmade Artists at The Alchemists Vessel, colorful pendants of hand-dyed rice grains in a bottle.  Rice has been a symbol of abundance, plenty, and luck for generations.  Invite abundance into your life with one of these cute necklaces.

Joy 

Prosperity

 Plum Good

Abundance 

Last are two necklaces that may look the same but have subtle differences.  The wings are Left and Right sided, one is available with a Hematite Czech Glass bead the other with a Ruby Red one.  Both may be found in the Ravens Nook shop seciton of T. A. V. on Etsy.

Pendant - Black Wing with Hematite Glass Bead

Description:  Mysterious, Gothic and shiny, this pendant is just right for a night out on the town, or a fun accessory for any occasion. One of two, the fashionable feathers are perfect for Rocker, Biker or your favorite Goth!

Black metal wing is set with clear and black Rhinestones, and suspended from a matching gunmetal chain, interrupted by a single Czech glass bead in Hematite. Finished with a Lobster Claw clasp.

Chain measures 18", pendant is 2-12/" long.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Pendant - Black Wing with Red Czech Glass Bead Necklace

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week.