WireBliss's Wire Jewelry

Wire Wrapped Spiky Seahorses

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

I'll let the pictures of these wire wrapped seahorses do the talking.
They are similar as the previous seahorses.

Cute little charm for the clasp - Amazonite

Another cute little wire wrapped charm with 6 mm Amethyst

Spike Seahorses

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Three Spike Seahorses

The last time I made this spike seahorse was more than 10 years ago - see Mr. Spiky from 2009. How time flies.

Revisited Carmen Barrera's tutorial and here are the results.

I used 20 gauge wire for the spikes instead of 21 gauge as recommended in the tut.

As a result, blistered finger from the wire bending.

But, it was fun making them though.

Wire Wrapped Rosary and Cross - Agate and Lapiz Lazuli

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Wire Wrapped Lapis and Agate Cross

Sharing pics of mixed gemstones rosary and wire wrapped cross with Lapiz Lazuli and Agate.

Small little wire heart at the centre of the cross too

Lapis Lazuli wire wrapped to this celtic cross

Have a great weekend!

Wire Wrapped Water Melon and Tourmaline Cross

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Mixed Gemstones Rosary - Coral Beads and Tourmaline

Another pair of rosaries with mixed gemstones for your viewing.

Wire Wrapped Rose Quartz and Gold Sandstone Cross

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Rosary with Mixed Gemstones

This is another two wire wrapped cross inspired by GemseekerStudio's tutorial on YouTube.

Measured about 2 inches in length.

Sunday Morning Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Morning Walk at Kuching Waterfront and Darul Hana Bridge

Instead of driving around, we decided to take a morning walk along the Kuching Waterfront and the surrounding areas.

Weather was great this morning.

The sun was still hiding behind the clouds when we started.

In total, it was a nice 6 km walk.

Here are some photos I took of our morning walk.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Sunrise viewed from Kuching Waterfront

Several fishing vessels berthed along the Sarawak River, at the furthest end of the Kuching Waterfront

The "Guardian" of Kuching Waterfront - dragon or crocodile?

The "Guardian" of Jalan Padungan - Cats

Shop selling fruits, flowers and incense, etc at Jalan Padungan

Hong San Si Temple, a very old temple in the heart of Chinatown in Ewe Hai Street /Wayang Street

India Mosque, the first floating mosque in Sarawak is in Sarawak River

Street art / mural featuring vendors selling cuttlefish, porridge, etc along Kai Joo Street

Another street art / mural at Singahsana Lodge. Its kind of old and the colors are fading. Can you make out the baby Orang Utan?

Perahu tambangs operating along the Sarawak River transport passengers from across the river to the Kuching Waterfront and vice versa

One day can try out this Pinay restaurant

Houses on the opposite bank of Sarawak River

Darul Hana Bridge (Golden Bridge) is a pedestrian bridge across the Sarawak River. It is "S" shaped and more than 300 m long. This bridge connects Kuching North and Kuching South

Opening hours is between 6 am to midnight

DUN Building viewed from Darul Hana Bridge

The city viewed from Darul Hana Bridge

On the opposite side, India Mosque viewed from Darul Hana Bridge

The Astana viewed from Darul Hana Bridge

Lava Stone and Pearl Cross

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:54:00 +0000

Mixed Gemstone Rosary

This cross requires lots of finger strength, cause i use thick 18 gauge wire.

Need the strength to bend all the corners :)

Wire wrapped cross with lava Stone....inspired by GemseekerStudio Youtube tutorial

Mixed gemstones rosary

Mized gemstones rosary with pearl cross

Wire wrapped pearl cross

Wire Wrapped Mixed Gemstones Rosaries

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:29:00 +0000

Mixed Gemstones Rosary

Completed and now with the new owners.

Mixed gemstones rosary - Amazonite, lava stones, bloodstones, agate, etc.

Wire wrapped cross with blue sandstones, hammered hardened

Wire wrapped rosary with rose quartz, amazonite, morganite, etc.

Swirly wire wrapped cross adorned by single 6 mm Amazonite and tiny wire heart at the center

Bracelet Rosary / Pocket Rosaries of Mixed Stones

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:05:00 +0000

Pocket Rosaries

Following my previous post, here are the completed wire wrapped pocket rosaries or bracelet rosary completed recently.

They are of mixed gemstones and pearl.

The mini crosses of about 2.5 cm in length are hardened by hammering.

Bracelet rosary with colorful Agate and wire wrapped cross

Bracelet rosary with Blood Stones, Amethyst and wire wrapped cross

The cross accented with pearl and sandstones

Double chain pearl bracelet rosary with sparkly sandstones

The cross wire wrapped with sandstone on this rose quartz bracelet rosary

Ongoing project

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 02:08:00 +0000

Lots of Wire Wrapped Beads

Been working on this for few weeks now
Wire wrapping lots of 6 mm gemstone beads for a new project - blood stones, agate, amazon, morganite, cat eyes, black lava stones and rose quartz

Another few weeks to complete them

Mean while, have great Sunday everyone.

Chinese New Year Outing

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:20:00 +0000

Short Visit to Sematan and Lundu

Took a short drive to the tip of Sarawak, Sematan.

The last time we were here was back in 2017, more than 4 years ago.

The Pan Borneo Highway is still under construction, to be upgraded to a two-lane dual carriageway. Lots of diversions along the way but bearable.

Another stretch of the Pan Borneo Highway.

At the river mouth near Sematan - Sg. Serayan Besar.

On our way to Pantai Pugu (Pugu Beach), we decided to take the short cut via the oil palm plantation. Took the wrong turn and lost our way for a while.

Road to Pugu Beach, completed not long ago starts from Jalan Pantai Pandan to Kampung Belungei. Very quite with little traffic.

Direction to Pugu Beach at Kampung Pugu. Pugu Beach is about 8 km long from Bukit Gondol.

One of the resort/camping ground, privately operated at Pugu Beach. Didn't check so not sure about the entrance fee or other charges.

Some of the huts at the resort, very tempting but maybe some other day.

One of the resorts at Pugu Beach.

End of the road of Kampung Pugu. That's Warung Rosni at far right.

Panoramic view of Pantai Pugu-Sungai Serayan Besar. Sematan is on the opposite side.

Orange colored fish, locally known as Ikan Empirang.

Face Mask Straps - Glass Beads & Fake Pearl

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Face Mask Straps - Glass Beads & Fake Pearl

This blue glass beads are very sparkly.

Goes very well with the fake pearl.

Clasps, jump rings and other findings are vacuum plated stainless steel in gold tone.

This one is 65 cm long

Pearl Face Mask Straps

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Pearl Face Mask Strap

Cobining two colored pearl for these two face mask straps.

Clasp and jump rings are vacuum plated stainless steel in gold tone.

The chain is 68 cm long

Use it as a layered bracelet too

This one is 76 cm long

As layered bracelet, accented with Swarovski Crystals

Face Mask Straps - Czech Fire Polished & Glass Beads

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Face Mask Straps with Czech Fire Polished & Glass Beads

Two more face mask straps for the record and your viewing pleasure.

This one measure 60 cm

This one is 63 cm in length

Face Mask Strap with Czech Fire Polished & Glass Beads

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 06:52:00 +0000

Face Mask Strap with Czech Fire Polished & Glass Beads

A belated new year 2022 wish to all reader.

Been a while since i posted - half a year to be exact.

Here i am with antoher face mask strap with Czech Fire Polished glass beads - 61 cm.

There are few more but will post them later.

Happy weekend everyone!

Wire Wrapped Coin and Baroque Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Iridescent Baroque and Coin Pearl Earrings

These pairs of dangle pearl earrings are just so pretty.

Even prettier with the iridescent.

The pearl measures more than 1 cm each.

This is my first time using vacuum plated stainless steel wire hooks and ball head pins - in gold tone.

Unlike traditional plating, vacuum plated last longer and more durable - i.e. the gold tone will not tarnish or wear off that easily for few years.

Cleaning them is easy - just use water with household soap or detergent.

Avoid cleaning with products containing caustic agents or chemical to remove tarnish or rust.

Iridescent baroque - even prettier under the morning sunlight

Close up of the iridescent pearls

Simply irresistible iridescent baroque pearls

Both pearls has the iridescent but the dark one is clearer

Holding them in my palm so you can gauge the size of the pearls

Have a great Sunday, stay safe everyone.

Wire Wrapped Rice Pearl Face Mask Chain / Strap

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Wire Wrapped Rice Pearl Face Mask Chain cum Necklace

This is a very dainty piece, wire wrapped with 3 - 5 mm rice pearl.

At 80 cm, its the longest piece I have made.

Wear it as a layered bracelet

Wear it as a layered necklace

The tiniest wire wrapped loops, but its addicting

Wire Wrapped Rosary with Mixed Gemstones

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Mixed Gemstones Wire Wrapped Rosary

Completed this wire wrapped cross and rosary recently.

Customer requested for mixed gemstones i.e., healing gemstones for this rosary so here goes.

I mixed the following gemstones that made up this rosary:

Citrine - stone of joy, enthusiasm, optimism, warmth, motivation, and clarity
Amethyst - purifying and protective
Rose Quartz - love stone, comforting and calming
Moonstone - soothing, inner growth, positive thinking
Jasper - courage, empowering, confidence, quick thinking
Agate - soothes and calms
Malachite - protection
Turquoise - heal the mind, body and soul
Smoky Quartz - aid concentration and memory
Tiger's Eye - motivate

Face Mask Chain with Bloodstone and Ichthus

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Face Mask Chain - Bloodstone and Wire Fish / Ichthus

Another face mask chain with Bloodstone and Ichthus / wire fish, similar to this one.

It is on its way to its new owner.

I hope it arrives safely.

Wear it as face mask chain

Wear it as necklace

Alternative way to hook the wire fish / Ichthus

It is long enough for layered bracelet

Wear it as layered bracelet

Happy Gawai 2021 - Stay Home and Stay Safe

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:45:00 +0000

Wire Wrapped Fire Polished Glass Beads Bracelet

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Fri, 28 May 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Wire Wrapped Bracelet

Yesterday, this bracelet was delivered safely to its new owner.

These are fire polished glass beads that are complemented by a crackle glass bead as focal.

It measures a little more than 18 cm in length.

Safely around her wrist now :)

Someone else's wrist before it was shipped out.

Sparkle! Sparkle!

A little extra in the parcel :)

Have safe weekend everyone.

We are going into full lockdown for two weeks starting tomorrow.

Face Mask / Eyeglasses Chain with Artificial Pearl

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Wed, 26 May 2021 02:41:00 +0000

Artificial Pearl Face Mask Chains

These are very lightweight artificial plastic pearl beads.

The straps measure between 60 cm to 62 cm in length.

Since they are lightweight, it does not pull down your face mask or eyeglasses when use.

Three face mask chain made of artificial pearl (white and red) and glass beads

Here's what it looks like when you hook on a face mask

Beaded Face Mask Chains/ Straps

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Mon, 24 May 2021 18:30:00 +0000

Wire Wrapped Face Mask Chains / Straps with Stainless Steel Chain

At last, this collection use stainless steel chains and wire wrapped beads, oh not forgetting the stainless steel lobster clasps.

Among all the face masks chains / straps I made, I prefer this as it is more durable and for sure last longer.

Another plus, stainless steel does not tarnish or change color and very easy to clean.

All you need to do is clean it with dishwashing detergent or tooth paste, or shampoo, or shower cream, or baking soda, etc. etc. with a small brush e.g. toothbrush.

Easy peasy!

Beaded Face Mask Strap with Leather Cords

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sun, 23 May 2021 18:30:00 +0000

Leather Cord Face Mask / Eyeglasses Straps/ Chains with Ceramic and Fire Polished Beads

These are made with combination of leather cords with 8 mm plastic beads, Millefiori bead, 1.2 mm ceramic beads and 6 mm fire polished glass beads.

Each measure approximately 60 cm.

How they look like when hooked on to the face mask.

Closed-up of the ceramic, Millefiori and fire polished glass beads.

Beaded Face Mask Chain - Fire Polished Glass Beads with Seed Beads

noreply@blogger.com (Mei Tan) — Sat, 22 May 2021 18:30:00 +0000

Blue Themed Face Mask Chain

Not done with face mask chain yet :)

This time around is blue themed.

Length is about 60cm.

Beads - Fire Polished Glass Beads and seed beads.