Crochet Wire Jewelry

My next wire crochet secret project

2012-02-02T12:26:00.001+02:00

I'm working on a secret wonderful project ! I can't yet tell you more right now , but I can invite you to enjoy some of the preparations with me.
As part of this project I decided its time I learn how to properly put on makeup, when I was a teen I was an expert , but along the years I sort of lost touch.
I happen to have a dear friend which is a makeup expert (lucky me...), her name is Taly Peled , she has her own make-up studio in Jerusalem and her own makeup brand. (check her out here Tally Peled).
So where were we ?
It was a nice winter Friday morning, a day that is all fun and no work, I headed to Jerusalem with a friend to meet Taly in her studio.
Jerusalem for me is like going abroad, so we turned the GPS on, in hope that it will lead us safely and quickly, I'm not a big fan of GPS and this time proved me right.... it took us the longest way possible, we almost got lost..
but that's for another day and another story.
Taly helped me pick the right colors for me and explained in detail the various steps and how to use all these colors ..... it was such fun !
I memorized it all in hope I will manage to remember it when the day to use it comes.... cant tell you when.... its part of the secret.

Wire crochet VIDEO instructions

2012-01-24T09:39:00.001+02:00

Ever since I started publishing VIDEO instructions for my wire crochet patterns, its been such a struggle...
I know that when you watch them you think, oooo this looks effortless... well, its good that you think so, but the truth is that it was SO hard! yes. in past tense :)
Now its all behind me ! now I can start filmimg and publishing my video tutorials much more smoothly.
You must be thinking - what is this girl blabbing about ? a new and advanced software? what ?
well, as usual the most simple things are the most important ones.

In the past my hubby used to film them when he was almost literally sitting on my shoulder, we wanted the videos to look as if you watch your own hands working, we figured its the best way to study an new technique.

and then, about 2 weeks ago when I was putting a certain cabinet in order, i know its not spring yet but i was doing a tiny spring cleaning. I ran into a small tripod that came with the kid's old cameras (which i needless say are long gone).
I naturally wanted to throw it away (thats my role in our family) , but the other "residents" voted against it (thats their role in our family).
The next day, while i was exploring youtube "how to" videos , I ran into one that made me fetch the tripod, put it onto the table in the studio, and start filming, i located just in fro my hands .
The macro functioned fantastic , and in a matter of several hours i had materials for 3 new videos....
2 are already published, the YoolaFlower and the YoolaHeart , especially for Valentines,
enjoy :)

FEB 2012 wire crochet classes סדנת סריגה

2012-01-16T14:18:00.001+02:00

New dates for Yoola's wire crochet jewelry classes,
תאריכים חדשים לסדנת מתחילות, סריגה בחוטי מתכת של יולה - יעל פלק. YOOLA
מוזמונות (וגם מוזמנים) לקרוא כאן פרטים

Etsy TOP 1000 handmade sellers

2012-01-02T17:07:00.001+02:00

What a great way to start 2012.... I learned yesterday that Yoola is on place 977 !!!
Just a little no. to help you realize how great it is, there are 800,000 shops on etsy....

To read the full article and click directly to all the 1000 etsy shops , check this great blog called handmadeology by Timothy Adam.

Wire crochet Dreidel , especially for Hanukkah

2011-12-25T11:55:00.000+02:00

This surprising wire crochet dreidel is a reminder of how incredibly inspiring I find my workshops.
Once more it proves that by giving and sharing you get back so much, and i will share with you a little story.
Last Friday I opened another beginners workshop , with yet another group with great ladies, one of them called Yoni (that by the way came wearing jewelry to die for , it turned out both she and her son are jewelers.... no wonder :), anyway, she told me that her husband collects dreidels , and that he has quite a few.

When the lesson ended and we were chatting, I suggested without much thought, why don't you make him one when you finish the workshop, you will have by then enough knowledge to develop such an item.
Then, a second later i told her, you know what, i know how to make one, im going home now and if it turns out nice i will send you a photo.

What happend was that even before lunch was ready , I already had my first dreidel done....
I didnt expect it to spin, so when my daughter made it spin i was even more astonished ... lol...
so here it is so you can enjoy it too,
Happy Hanukkah
Yoola

Yoola jewlery feature on Boticca.com

2011-12-19T14:56:00.001+02:00

http://boticca.com/yoola/

Thank you Boticca for featuring my Yoola unique jewelry Shop on your site :)

Yoola gift certificates, wire crochet jewelry and patterns

2011-12-12T15:43:00.001+02:00

Never too late for unique Holiday gifts :)

You were too busy,
you had too many options and found it hard to choose,
you were on a terrific trip to south America :)
you just couldn't choose...... probably another million reasons can be found, but the bottom line is the holidays are just behind the corner and you are missing some unique and original gifts.

what to do ?

option 1 : if you are crafty : try one or all of my Online video tutorials, you can make special affordable handmade gifts that will draw for sure some WOWs and WAUs

option 2 : if you look for presents for crafty people you can get them one or all of my tutorials, if they don't have them already I'm sure they'll be thrilled about it.

option 3 : buy a nice little box and print my special holiday gift certificate , this certificate will enable the receiver to shop with me with a pre-paid amount.
I offer 3 options : 39$, 89$, 129$ .

option no 4 : yes... there is yet another 4th option, pick the item / items you would like to give as a present, i will send you a nice high rez photo for you to print , you can then get a nice gift box at a local shop and put the print in it.
this will show the person you are buying for that you thought of him/her , bought them something lovely that will only be a little late, or in other words better late then never :)

Happy shopping !

I remind you that until the 15th you can still enjoy my FREE EMS express door to door shipping for orders above 99$! use coupon code YoolaFREEems

Free Express door to door shipping on yoola.etsy.com

2011-12-04T19:00:00.000+02:00

To enable my long distant clients to enjoy last minute shopping with me, I now offer on my etsy shop FREE EMS express shipping to all destinations for purchases of above 99$ !
to enjoy this offer use coupon code : YoolaFreeEms
EMS deliveries usually take up to 6 days to arrive.
happy shopping :)

New wire crochet supply on yoola.etsy.com

2011-12-04T13:30:00.000+02:00

I know how hard it is to find good quality wire in gold color, so now I'm happy to offer you also gold wire on my etsy shop.
you can either take the kit with the draw plate and a crochet hook or just 2 spools of wire.
Each spool has 40yard of 28 gauge quality gold artistic wire, my students LOVE this wire.
It looks and "behaves" almost like gold filled with an affordable price tag.

You can combine the purchase of the wire with any of my wire crochet online video patterns.
This artistic wire is of course also great for other techniques such as viking knitting, spool knitting, classic crochet and classic wire knitting .
enjoy :)

BLACK friday special promo on yoola.etsy.com

2011-11-24T14:45:00.000+02:00

Would you believe I never heard of Black Friday nor Cyber Monday before i started selling on etsy ???? !!! now that I do I'm happy to offer my dear clients an exceptionally special promo.
i issued a coupon code that will enable you to purchase ANYTHING on my shop for 20% discount use coupon code YoolaBlackFriday on checkout . this is your rare opportunity to buy my more expensive items in a real find :)
The coupon code will is live starting TODAY through Monday 28th, hope to see you celebrating in my shop !
read more

December wire crochet jewelry workshop dates

2011-11-24T11:36:00.001+02:00

תאריכים חדשים לסדנת מתחילות, ההגדרה מתחילות מתייחסת לשיטה המסוימת שלי ומתאימה גם לסרגניות מומחיות וגם לתכשיטניות וצורפות. אין צורך בשום ידע מוקדם מלבד ידיים יציבות וראיה טובה
בסדנה יילמדו יסודות השיטה ויתורגלו מספר דגמים שפיתחתי.
הסדנה תיערך בסטודיו שלי ביהוד באווירה נעימה ומוארת, עם ליווי אישי ותירגול, המיקום נוח לגישה מכביש ירושלים תל אביב וכביש 6 .
הסדנה בת 4 מפגשים ותתקיים בתאריכים 23.12 +30.12 +13.1+6.1, ימי שישי בבוקר 9:30 עד 12:00.
מחיר הסדנה 970 ש"ח כולל מע"מ, על מנת להבטיח את מקומכן שילחו לי מייל yael.falk@gmail.com לפרטים נוספים

New wire jewelry small items storage

2011-11-23T15:08:00.001+02:00

I know these smallish clasps and rings are not very particular to my wire crochet jewelry making,
and i know that beaders have an even more complicated challenge organizing their materials then me.
After all almost all my clasps , rings, ear wire etc go into this one sweet aluminum box, well , and to be honest just another one with my pearls, stones and other cuties.
I got acquainted with this cute organizer on my latest crochet wire jewelry making workshop that ended just last week, its so true that by teaching you get so much yourself!!! one of my students, Sigal, (check her jewelry here, she is very talented!) brought her little box with her, and it was love at first site ! she told me she brought it from New York a couple of years ago but that she thinks I can also get one at a local supplier.
The lesson was on Friday, so I had to stay put till Sunday, which isn't easy for me. On Sunday I immediately ordered 2 boxes and happily filled it up the following day.
its been 2 weeks now but I still find myself staring at it with great satisfaction and affection :)
until today i had this quite large milky plastic box where i put all my items in small plastic bags, the main problem was i sometimes had too much of one item and too little of another, i also wasn't comfy shlepping it around with me.... and since my favorite jewelry making spot is my sofa just next to the garden, It is an issue !
happy Wednesday everyone !!

Cleopatra ring - wire crochet ring

2011-10-18T16:31:00.000+02:00

My Cleopatra ring is part of my Cleopatra collection, the ring is high in the front and low at the back, what makes it very comfy to wear. The Cleopatra ring is created as all my crochet wire jewelry in a rae technique that combines knitting and crochet.
When wearing this ring you will feel like a true Egyptian princess :) well, i do....
The dimension of the ring are 1.5inch (3.8cm) by 0.9 inch (2.3cm), size 8.
If my technique of wire crochet jewelry fascinates you, you are welcome to check my wire crochet patterns section on my etsy shop.

Wire crochet Bridal jewelry - onyx pendant necklaces set

2011-10-10T16:07:00.000+02:00

Winter weddings are in the air and the brides started shopping... this glittery bridesmaids necklaces set is soon leaving for a winter weeding in New york.....

This set of 8 Bridesmaid necklaces is made of crochet wire gold filled and black onyx coins. I obviously make bridal jewelry in smaller sets as well... not every one has so many bridesmaids :)
but what an opportunity for a group photo, admit !
gold filled chain length : 19" - 48cm
charm length : 1.3"(3.5cm) the onyx coin size : 0.6" (1.5cm)

My crochet wire jewelry are created in a rare technique that combines crochet and knitting.
want to learn how to make it your self ?
take advantage of my YoolaPotion charm video tutorial .

Blue shade long necklaces, more special sale items

2011-10-09T16:50:00.000+02:00

I had another look at my treasury box and found more long necklaces in wire crochet that can not be reproduced.... so if you are a blue lover dont think too much...
Want to learn how to make these gorgoues long tube necklaces yourself ?
here is my video tutorial : YoolaTube, for wire crochet long necklaces.

SALE , color TUBE crochet necklaces

2011-10-02T21:55:00.000+02:00

While getting ready to the coming holidays, I decided its time to say goodbye to some dear tube wire crochet necklaces that i have been making and collecting for a couple of years.
the mentioned tube necklaces are all made of copper artistic wire in various colors, the first one from this special offer is already on its way to Singapore.

The necklaces are offered for a very attractive price, about half to third of the regular collection , part of the reason is that those colors are no longer available and can not be reproduced.

The tube necklaces look great on its own but also in layers, so feel free to pick more then one.

If you want to learn how to make yourself the YoolaTube necklace, you are welcome to check the online video tutorial, or the PDF instructions or the YoolaTube Video kit.

Ruffled fashinable earrings , gold wire crochet

2011-09-27T15:26:00.002+03:00

Ruffled fashionable earrings made of crocheted gold wire, an invisible spool knitting ribbon formed into a lovely long ruffle, creates UN-resistible festive earrings .

try it you'll like it :)

CELTIC knot, HEART, CROCHET

2011-09-26T14:37:00.004+03:00

It's been a while now that I've been fascinated by knots, the simple ones and the more complex,
and i just had to integrate it into my wire crochet creations.

I started reading around (thanking the universe for bringing the internet into our lives....) , I found endless sources about Celtic and Chinese knots , apparently I'm not the only one fascinated about them these days, or maybe not just these days.

Although I'm not Irish (at lest as far as I know) , and although my red hair isn't really mine either, i decided I could "adopt" the knotting into my knitting (nice....)

Im trying to figure out WHY, although its not really that important and I think that maybe the fact that knots have been around for thousands of years if not more, simply adds a flavor that only renewed and recycled objects can bring.
or maybe its the simplicity, its one of these things that anyone can do , a universal knowledge.

In the photo is my celtic heart necklace , made of a handmade crocheted chain, (executed in my invisible spool knitting technique) , it is made of fine fine yellow gold filled wire.

more will come in this direction.... I promise :)

Wire crochet workshop new dates

2011-09-25T09:19:00.000+03:00

New dates for a YOOLA wire crochet workshop, 28.10+4.11+11.11+18.11
if you leave too far away to attend check my online video tutorials, buyers say they feel as if they were sitting in my studio...listening to e and following my instructions :)
this is the latest : YoolaTube +6 variations
The workshop is held in my studio in Yahud, Israel , Fridays 9:30 till 12:00
email me for a registration form and a detailed program.

אני פותחת סדנה נוספת לסריגה בחוטי מתכת בה יילמדו יסודות השיטה ויתורגלו מספר דגמים שפיתחתי.
הסדנה תיערך בסטודיו שלי ביהוד באווירה נעימה ומוארת, עם ליווי אישי ותירגול, המיקום נוח לגישה מכביש ירושלים תל אביב וכביש 6 .
הסדנה בת 4 מפגשים ותתקיים בתאריכים 28.10 +4.11 +18.11+11.11, ימי שישי בבוקר 9:30 עד 12:00.
מחיר הסדנה 970 ש"ח כולל מע"מ, לקבלת פירוט תכנית המפגשים , וטוטפס ההרשמה אנא פנו אלי במייל
מתנה למצטרפות MUSTHAVE 2011

YoolaHoops wire crochet video tutorial

2011-08-25T15:50:00.000+03:00

Who doesnt like hoop earrings ? it can look casual and delicate when it is small and sexy and eye catching when it is made very large, but in any case it is always chic especially with the wire crochet element in my interpretation.

For those of you that want to creat yourself my wire crochet designs and prefer visual step by step video tutorials , I'm happy to announce that my YoolaHoops are now available also as an OnLINE VIDEO tutorial.

After your purchase has been completed you will reciev from me both the PDF file and alink directing you to a password secured folder when you can watch online your tutorial as many times as you like.

If you bought from me in the past this tutorial, I'm giving for FREE the updated version plus a discount on the video, so email me if you haven't yet received it .

Pls note it is an advanced level tutorial, not because its complexity but because its difficulty, so if you haven't tried any of my other designs I recommended starting with the YoolaCuff for example.

Infinity wire crochet gold necklace - as source of inspirtaion

2011-08-23T08:45:00.000+03:00

Infinity is a shape that has fascinated me ever since I started designing, and It keep appearing in my designs when I don't expect it :) ages ago when I was still a young design student i created a hanger for a chair in the shape of infinity, this design won me the first place in a compettion held by an Italian company name Progetti. this project made me believe in myself as a designer.

The second time i can mark that this shape came to me when i first discovered the world of jewelry making and stamped infinity spirals on my first handmade silver ring, this was defiantly a life changing experience , since my love affair with jewelry started at that day.

And here it is again, this idea for a necklace has been sitting in my head for quite a while but I never got there to actually making it, until last week :)
I think my special bond with the infinity shape comes from it's reflection in me, I'm also in a constant move.....

The infinity wire crochet necklace is 43 cm (19inch) long and is made of quality gold filled wire, I plan to also make it in rose gold and in white silve
I already have a first order for this necklace ... huuuray !

Wire crochet workshop - have a peek

2011-08-16T11:47:00.001+03:00

Welcome to have a little peek into my WIRE CROCHET jewelry workshops, the workshop take place in my studio in Yahud, Israel.
If its too far away for you , you can still enjoy my online video tutorials and PDF tutorials.

הצצה לסדנאות סריגה בחוטי כסף וזהב שאני עורכת אצלי בסטודיו......

CROCHET wire jewelry GIVEAWAY winner

2011-07-26T16:56:00.004+03:00

SO according to all calenders the 25th is behind us and its time to reveal who is the lucky winner, the winner will be able to pick one of my CROCHET WIRE video tutorials.
The winner will choose between the YoolaCuff , the YoolaPixieBeads and the YoolaPotion charm these are the online video tutorials that I currently offer, coming really soon is also a video tutorial of the YoolaHoops.
The winner will receive a password protected invitation to view the detailed step by step video online for unlimited times plus a written printable PDF to accompany it.

In total we had 43 participats which is brilliant , I thoroughly read everyone's picks from my WIRE JEWELRY shop, the picks were very versatile .

I prepared 43 notes with numbers and my hubby drew out of the bowl just one.... the lucky no that turned out was 7, what a number ! and the person behind this no is : Csili jewelry
im curouse to see what she will pick .
Thank you all for participating :) I promise to do more giveaway, it was fun, so keep tuned not to miss it out.

סדנה לסריגת תכשיטים - 8/2011 Israel Workshop

2011-07-25T10:48:00.001+03:00

Excuse me my english readers , this post will be in Hebrew as it presents a workshop comming soon that will take place in Israel in Hebrew.... so I guess it wont interest you that much... on the other hand if you would like to invite me to run a workshop abroad contact me for details.

כשפונים לשאול אותי מתי אני פותחת סדנה נוספת לסריגת תכשיטים בשיטה שלי ואני אומרת כשארגיש שנוצר לחץ של מתעניינות.... אז הלחץ הזה הגיע וביום שישי ה19 לאוגוסט יתקיים השיעור הראשון

הסדנה הינה בת 3 מפגשים , יילמדו בה יסודות השיטה ויתורגלו מספר דגמים שפיתחתי.
הסדנה תיערך בסטודיו שלי ביהוד באווירה נעימה ומוארת, עם ליווי אישי ותירגול, המיקום נוח לגישה מכביש ירושלים תל אביב וכביש 6 .
סדנת הסריגה תתקיים בתאריכים 19.8 26.8 ו 2.9, ימי שישי בבוקר 10:00 עד 13:00.
מחיר הסדנה 750 ש"ח כולל מע"מ, ניתן לקבל במייל את פירוט תכנית המפגשים ותנאי הרשמה .
למי שפחות מכיר אותי, כמה מילים על הרקע המקצועי,
שמי יעל פלק אני מעצבת תעשייתית עם 15 שנים של ניסיון ,חברה בקהילת המעצבים, מרצה לשעבר במרכז לחינוך טכנולוגי בחולון ובעלת תעודת הוראה .
בשנים האחרונות במקביל לעבודתי כמעצבת מוצר התמחיתי בעיצוב תכשיטים ואובייקטים מחוטי מתכת, השתלמתי בתחום בשוויץ ופיתחתי שיטה ודגמים מקוריים .
למי מיועדת הסדנה,
לימוד הטכניקה (שאין לה שם.....) יכול להיות מעניין עבור אמנים, צורפים ומעצבים שמחפשים להשתלם בטכניקה לא מוכרת שתפתח להם עולמות ויזואליים חדשים אבל גם לחובבים שמעוניינים להכין דגמים עבור עצמם ובעצמם/ן... אין צורך בידע מוקדם בסריגה.
התכשיטים והאובייקטים שאני מעצבת נמכרים ברחבי העולם דרך האינטרנט ובמספר חנויות מוזיאון וגלריות בארץ ובחו"ל.
בחנות האינרטנט שלי ניתן לרכוש מלבד אובייקטים גם הוראות באנגלית ללימוד עצמי למספר דגמים.
מי שרוצה לראות קצת יותר מוזמן
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Summer GIVEAWAY ! win a Yoola online video tutorial

2011-07-04T14:00:00.003+03:00

Its giveaway time ! I haven done one in more then a year, so I figured since it was so fun the last time its time to do one again !
The winner will be able to choose one of my online video tutorials, either the YoolaCuff, YoolaPixieBeads, Yoolpotion charm or the coming very soon YoolaHoops.
The winner will be announced on July 25 just before i go on holiday, feel free to spread the word, anyone can participate, the more the merrier :)

In order to participate all you have to do is take a look at my etsy shop and leave here a comment with a link to your favorite item on my shop, the comments are moderated to avoid spam so it takes a while before its out there.