Sunday, May 22, 2011

Single 550 Paracord Bracelets






I make the 550 paracord bracelets in a single knot and also a double knot which is much thicker. I can make them two tone and also make bracelets with a thinner cord. I use quality, curved plastic clips for the bracelets. I also use a smaller clips on the thinner bracelets that are a secure clip or a quick release clip.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Paracord Survival Bracelets!






I've been making survival bracelets out of 550 paracord and they're lots of fun! The bracelets are also a functional piece of jewelry. The single knot bracelets can have up to 8'+ of cord and the double knotted bracelets can have up to 16'+ of the cord. The inner core consists of seven strands of a thinner thread. If you are camping, fishing, hiking and ever need extra cord in an emergency situation, just unknot your bracelet and you'll be set.

I have also made some bracelets with a thinner 100 pound polycord. You will see some photos of those with two rows of knots. They are a little lighter weight than the paracord bracelets.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Sage Bag!


I love how these batik colors make me think of the forest and cool pines. I made this little wristlet from two 1/4 yard pieces of woodland colored batiks. I used a nice sage color for the interior of the bag. It's the perfect size for hiking around or tossing in a backpack!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Recent Wallet Party in Payson!





I got together with our friends daughter and made wallets for three afternoons. She made a lot of progress and what an inventory! The juice pouches are so bright and so much fun!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Woven Purple Fabric Wristlet






I made a slightly smaller version of the wristlet out of this purple fabric. It has a nice color variation and the print makes it look like chenille. I have prepared and woven the strips just like the other two batik bags. The fabric is from the Quilt Shop in Pine. They have great fabric and great prices!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Batik Woven Wristlets






I've been wanting to make some of these bags for a long time. I can't wait to walk into one of my favorite quilt shops with one of these in tow! I used batik fabric that I cut into strips. I finished the edges and selected strips for the warp and weft. I then wove and stitched them together for stability. It was a process that I imagined and was able to pull off. It's a great way to use many fabric scraps or you could use one very busy piece of batik! After I wove the fabric section, I made the wristlets.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Featured Gold and Magenta Bag!!!


My gold and magenta wristlet was recently featured in a Treasury on Etsy!!!

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I enjoy silversmithing, making jewelry, beads and working with paracord. I sculpt in polymer clay and desert themes are my favorite. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate the beauty of nature into my work. My work has been published in a large book called "1000 Beads," Lark Jewelry and Beading, 2014. I have sold beads through the Glendale Bead Museum Shop, a gallery in Tucson and www.wearartbyjulie.etsy.com. I'm an artist currently showing my jewelry at the Shemer Art Center in Phoenix, AZ.