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Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:51:35 +0000

A few nice Acrylic Jewelry images I found:

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops LXXXIV

Images from the exhibition and workshops run by ARTIST Group 2007. This exhibition took place between 10th and 23rd January 2011 in the Community Art Space and Community Gallery Spaces in the Queen’s Square Shopping Centre.

ARTIST (Artist Restart Travelling In Search of Talent) Group 2007 are a group of people who love their craft making and enjoy sharing what they know with others. Most of them are from the West Bromwich areas plus one from the south Birmingham area. They run workshops and craft sale days to help keep the group running.

www.artycrafters.co.uk

The Sandwell Arts in Queen’s Square project has been set up to support economic growth and aims to attract new customers and business to Queen’s Square Shopping Centre while promoting local artists and encouraging everyone to get involved in the arts.

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops XLVII

Image by Hardluck Hotel

www.artycrafters.co.uk

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

Question by Kaitlyn: Infection on my stretched earlobe? Help!?

So, I was at a 10g for about 3 weeks using acrylic pinchers. I understood the dangers of acrylic jewelry, but I clean everything properly. I use H20 spray and vitamin E oil daily. My right ear is fine with stretching with no problems, as for my left ear, I pushed the pincher in and it was quite sore for a few days. I couldn’t move the jewelry easily but i continuted to clean the area.

Just a few days ago, it started to bleed a little with puss coming out. I left it there for 2 days and continued my cleaning routine. I was worried about the dangers of a blowout so I took it out. It is now “teared” open and really red. (raw).

-Will it close overnight? (I just did it, i need answers NOW)
-When should i put a 12-10g pincher back in?
-Is there anything i can do to help the healing process go faster?

THANK YOU!!!

Best answer:

Answer by ℓάced
Since everybody is different, no one can tell you if your will shrink completely or at all.

You should put metal 10g jewelry in ASAP. Stop using acrylic & the jewelry won’t stick to your ear. Also, cleaning acrylic doesn’t make it sterile, or into a better material. It still sucks for fresh stretches & piercings. If it’s an issue of cost, then you should reconsider stretching all together, because it is not a cheap thing to do right.

Other than not using acrylic to stretch with? Wait more than 3 weeks before stretching larger, and instead of the spray, start doing actual salt soaks. They do a better job at cleaning your piercing than spraying something on them will.

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Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:55:30 +0000

A few nice Acrylic Jewelry images I found:

PlayfulPolka-Dots4a

Image by mickeyjohnson

A sunburst pattern of dots radiates on a sea-blue acrylic pendant, suspended by a cheery string of polka-dotted glass rounds.

Coordinating earrings are available.

Necklace length:18 inches, adjustable to 21 inches.

Earrings length: 1 1/2 inches.

Want to see more of my jewelry? Follow the link in my profile to my Artfire site.

PlayfulPolka-Dots1a

Image by mickeyjohnson

A sunburst pattern of dots radiates on a sea-blue acrylic pendant, suspended by a cheery string of polka-dotted glass rounds.

Coordinating earrings are available.

Necklace length:18 inches, adjustable to 21 inches.

Earrings length: 1 1/2 inches.

Want to see more of my jewelry? Follow the link in my profile to my Artfire site.

Mary’s Garden ~ detail

Image by Urban Woodswalker

"Mary’s Garden"
One of a kind eco trashion fashion ensemble
by Mary Anne Enriquez
Copyright 2010

Model: Nancy

Materials:

Bodice: Recycled plastic garden plant tags, green astroturf, blue plastic bags, wool yarn, steel staples.

Skirt: Recycled blue plastic newspaper delivery bags, and green Astroturf ‘moss" to come.

Jewelry: post consumer recycled plastics, aluminum pull tab, vintage seam binding ribbon, inks and paint

Shoes: recycled plastic plant tags and green astroturf on store bought flip flops

Hat: recycled garden plastic plant tags on "found" natural fiber hat.

Floral Bouquet: wire coat hangers, cardboard egg cartons, metal bottle caps, plastic laundry detergent bottles, buttons, copper wire, acrylic paint, adhesives, ink markers

Please see my flickr set "Mary’s Garden" for complete production and design info for the entire 5 piece ensemble:
www.flickr.com/photos/urbanwoodswalker/sets/7215762450606...

Question by ohshizclarissa: where do people get acrylic jewelry pendants laser cut?

i see a lot of jewelry pendants on handmade shop sites that look like this

http://a294.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/19/l_437269388c30b965f4a320e83c8bc02d.jpg

I have my own little jewelry shop site, but i dont use acrylic cut designs. but i want to.
these people have their designs laser cut for a decent price because they sell them for 10-15 dollars..
i know of lovebites&bruises. but they charge for your design to be cut.. so where can i get my designs cut for a good price?

Best answer:

Answer by Andrew O
I bet they buy a laser cutter and do it themselves. That’s the only way to get the cost low enough unless you do large job lots to drive the unit cost down.

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Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:05:40 +0000

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Mary’s Garden~ Skirt & Shoes

Image by Urban Woodswalker

"Mary’s Garden"
One of a kind eco trashion fashion ensemble
by Mary Anne Enriquez
Copyright 2010

Model: Nancy

Materials:

Bodice: Recycled plastic garden plant tags, green astroturf, blue plastic bags, wool yarn, steel staples.

Skirt: Recycled blue plastic newspaper delivery bags, and green Astroturf ‘moss" to come.

Jewelry: post consumer recycled plastics, aluminum pull tab, vintage seam binding ribbon, inks and paint

Shoes: recycled plastic plant tags and green astroturf on store bought flip flops

Hat: recycled garden plastic plant tags on "found" natural fiber hat.

Floral Bouquet: wire coat hangers, cardboard egg cartons, metal bottle caps, plastic laundry detergent bottles, buttons, copper wire, acrylic paint, adhesives, ink markers

Please see my flickr set "Mary’s Garden" for complete production and design info for the entire 5 piece ensemble:
www.flickr.com/photos/urbanwoodswalker/sets/7215762450606...

Mary’s Garden ~ Skirt

Image by Urban Woodswalker

"Mary’s Garden"
One of a kind eco trashion fashion ensemble
by Mary Anne Enriquez
Copyright 2010

Model: Nancy

Materials:

Bodice: Recycled plastic garden plant tags, green astroturf, blue plastic bags, wool yarn, steel staples.

Skirt: Recycled blue plastic newspaper delivery bags, and green Astroturf ‘moss" to come.

Jewelry: post consumer recycled plastics, aluminum pull tab, vintage seam binding ribbon, inks and paint

Shoes: recycled plastic plant tags and green astroturf on store bought flip flops

Hat: recycled garden plastic plant tags on "found" natural fiber hat.

Floral Bouquet: wire coat hangers, cardboard egg cartons, metal bottle caps, plastic laundry
detergent bottles, buttons, copper wire, acrylic paint, adhesives, ink markers

Please see my flickr set "Mary’s Garden" for complete production and design info for the entire 5 piece ensemble:
www.flickr.com/photos/urbanwoodswalker/sets/7215762450606...

wire crochet cluster bracelet

Image by ebbandflo_pomomama

multi-stranded wire crochet bracelet, copper and gold wires with glass pearls, citrine, orange aventurine, shell and acrylic

Question by ĸαуlα: What would you name?

Okay I have plans to make acrylic jewelry and I have no idea what to name it.
I want the name to have something to do with the words…
Kaykay
Kayla
KaylaMichelle
KaykayxKitty
acrylic

Stuff like that.
Best name(s) get best answer!
Answers very much appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by broken_halo000
Kaylacrylic

Add your own answer in the comments!

Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:58:13 +0000

Check out these Acrylic Jewelry images:

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops LXX

Image by Hardluck Hotel

www.artycrafters.co.uk

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops III

Image by Hardluck Hotel

www.artycrafters.co.uk

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

Question by ?Dawn?: Should I get my tongue piercing redone?

I’d had my tongue pierced for 3 weeks. Yesterday I went to get a new barbell because the original was putting alot of pressure on the bottom of my mouth. The place I got it pierced is over an hour away so I went somewhere closer for the new jewelry.
The piercer there, who has over 10 years experience in piercing and a medical background, looked at it and basically told me the guy that did it f***** it up. It was slanted back real far AND off center. She told me that I would never be able to wear the regular bars. Plus I would always have it clicking on my teeth and the pressure because of how bad the slant was. She didn’t want to tell me what to do but suggested I take it out. If I didn’t want to, she would sell me a new bar or give me an acrylic ball for the bottom. But all that would do is protect my teeth. I would still have the other problems. I really want to get it redone, but I can’t see spending that much money on it. What is your opinion? I had her take it out while there.

Best answer:

Answer by doug c
I have my tongue pierced twice and when it started closing i shoved it back in. It may hurt depending on the person, but it normally isn’t a problem.

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The Day After

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:02:29 +0000

Some cool Acrylic Jewelry images:

The Day After

Image by JessTodd

sterling silver, copper, cotton, acrylic

How does travel become a part of our everyday lives? What happens when we return home? Do we change, or do we become blind in routine? Can we continue to travel without leaving home?

“There are times when I forget where I am and routine takes over and it doesn’t matter if I’m in Barcelona or Virginia or Pennsylvania or China, because I’m only brushing my teeth, only eating breakfast, only walking. Those are the times when we stop traveling. But you can start again any time you want to just by looking up at the trees, even if you walk past them every day. You can always travel, no matter where you are. It’s not about going to a new place, it’s about seeing something new. ~Travel Blog, Barcelona, January 31, 2007

Hip Happening 2

Image by Shannon Henry

My display for the November Hip Happening at the Sellwood Masonic Lodge on 11/13

I need something different to display the new ornaments. The clear acrylic looks great on real trees, but doesn’t show up well enough against the silver tinsel.

Jewelry Box

Image by heidielliott

I made the flower and leaf stamp from sticky-backed foam. I placed it on a clear acrylic stamp block. I got the idea from a printing book I purchased recently.

From drawing to final print, it took only about 15 minutes.

Question by Victoria: SEPTUM PIERCING HELP?

for a new septum piercing, is it okay to use acrylic jewelry? or should i use metal?

Best answer:

Answer by Frank
isnt that a part on a flower?

Give your answer to this question below!

Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:51:12 +0000

Check out these Acrylic Jewelry images:

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops XIII

Image by Hardluck Hotel

www.artycrafters.co.uk

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops IX

Image by Hardluck Hotel

www.artycrafters.co.uk

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

Question by condor.wings: is this a good website for ordering body jewelry?

Is this a legitiatmate website/company?
has anyone orderered from them before?

www.bodyjewelleryshop.com

also, which plugs do you like best

http://www.bodyjewelleryshop.com/online_store/gemstone_flesh_plug_labradorite_121621129.cfm

http://www.bodyjewelleryshop.com/online_store/acrylic_flared_flesh_plug_clear_9638515.cfm

http://www.bodyjewelleryshop.com/online_store/video_plug__fireworks_9731881.cfm

Best answer:

Answer by Mothore
Although the site in question may not seem reputable. They’re likely not going to steal your money. It’s too easy to buy at wholesale and resell online like this (no accounting for marketability or web design skills).

If you’re looking for a high quality, consistently stocked, and good customer service base in a body jewellery store online; I recommend: http://www.bodyartforms.com

And if you do decide to stick with what you have listed above. I’d tell you to go with the first choice. Acrylic is a horrid material to put in your ears. Especially if you’re looking at stretching them with the jewellery you’re buying. Good luck!

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Bonny the Babushka Pirate Pin

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:54:15 +0000

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Bonny the Babushka Pirate Pin

Image by CxOxS

Ain’t she a beauty!

Bonny’s seen her fair share of adventure so it’s no surprise to see her sporting a hooked hand and eye patch. Wearing a nautical striped top embellished with an anchor and topped off with a neckerchief. This babe will have you a sailor in every port before you know it!

Hand sculpted, molded and intricately painted, every babushka is unique and individual. Lightweight, this kilt style pin is finished with a slick black velvet bow.

Pin it to your jacket, sweater, blouse, t-shirt, skirt, bag…the sea is your limit. Aaaarg!

Dimensions:
Length of kilt pin 8cm (3.15")
Width of bow & babushka 4.5cm (1.77")

www.sailonbaby.etsy.com

ARTIST Group 2007 Exhibition and Workshops VI

Image by Hardluck Hotel

www.artycrafters.co.uk

Keep an eye out for the changing displays in the empty shop windows from local artists and community groups and get involved in some of the free arts activities organised in Shopping Centre.

Join the Sandwell Arts Facebook page – www.facebook.com/sandwellarts

Question by Loopysha: How do you color resin for jewellery?

Hello,

I am from Germany and there aren´t many people who are working with resin to make jewellery. But I know a lot of people does in the USA so I am asking you:)
Where can I get colors for resin or can I take acrylic paints? How do you color your resin?

Thanks,Maggie

Best answer:

Answer by Diane B.
You don’t generally want to use water-based colorants for 2 part resins…in fact you won’t want to embed anything that has the least bit if moisture or residual moisture either, or to use things like that as inclusions. You might get away with a little bit of water-based material, but it’s just not a good idea because of the problems water can create in resins.

For liquid colorants, you can buy the colorants sold “for resin” in a range of either transparent or opaque colors (online at eBay or other places that sell resin for arts and crafts, or maybe locally at art supply stores or “plastics” stores if you have them, or maybe hobby or craft stores in small kits?).
But you can also use artists’ oil paints (the kind that artists use to paint with on canvas, in tubes– not “enamel” paints/finishes or anything that *must* be cleaned up with paint thinner).
Most oil paints are transparent. If you want your colorants to be opaque though when you’re using oil paints, you’ll need to use at least some White oil paint in the mix which is always opaque; but that probably won’t allow you to get a really dark, deep color if that’s what you want.

You can also use powdered colorants (from things like ground spices to shavings from oil pastels and more), pigments from the art store or even I believe the cake supply store, and other “inclusions” (mica powders, microfine glitters, etc., etc) to color resin.

You might want to check out the page at my site that deals with resins, and for this topic click on the subcategory called *Coloring & Inclusions* (your English is excellent so you shouldn’t have a problem with all the text/info):

http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm

And here are also some previous questions at YA where my replies have summaries about other issues re using resins, the different types of resin, etc:

http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091115185640AAXBfZF

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqRoGzjtN95Is41Kmm_SHHfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091011042033AAytK0x

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100402061140AAD0jwB

(One of my answers will have a link to Craftster.org where there are a lot of discussions about using resin for jewelry too–you might want to check that out.)

HTH,
Diane B.

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Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:52:45 +0000

Check out these Acrylic Jewelry images:

Acrylic Cuff made with memory wire

Image by mksouthmayd aka GrandmaMarilyns

The 8" Rainbow Cuff was made with 8mm Multicolored acrylic crystals and memory wire. I made this bracelet using a pattern created by Marg Yamanaka (http://www.beadfx.com/projects/rainbowcuff1.jsp).

Question by laa dee da: i really want my labret pierced but…?

i my labret pierced.. i think it looks so nice. so for all of you whose going to say its gross dont waste your time ready this

so anyways.. im afraid to get it done. not the pain wise. but because i wear retainers everynight…the bottom and the top has a metal wire running across the front.. im afraid the backing of the jewelry will get snagged and possibly tear while im sleeping….

is it safe to get my labret pierced?? i cant not wer the retainers.. ive had my braces of for almost 5 years now and if i go one night without wearign them they feel so tight the next morning!

thank you!

also when you get pierced.. can you get the labrets with bioplast backings??? (i know the dangers of acrylic jewelry.) buta plastic backing? would that be okay?
also what abotu kissing? how long can you not kiss for? I know labrets take 4 to 6 weeks to heal. do i have to wait that long?
i have 9 piercings already and stretched ears. i do not think they are gross. obviosluy since i have so m any. they have aesthetic value to people such as myself.
the wire on the bottom of my teeth is on the upper half.. like i guess 1/4 down form the top. and the wire is always rigth up against the teeth.. so there is no gap.. would putting wax (the wax i have form the dentist stickes really well) so yould a thin layer help?

should i just bring my retainer and show them what it looks like in? so they know how to pierce it.. i know abotu recedding gum line and errosion. i konw the risks with this piercing.

Best answer:

Answer by Sheila
Don’t. Piercings are gross, especially if they indanger you, such as your retainer issue.

What do you think? Answer below!

Cool Acrylic Jewelry images

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:54:56 +0000

A few nice Acrylic Jewelry images I found:

Midori the Good-Luck Pin

Image by CxOxS

Little Midori wishes you prosperity and happiness in all you do. Wear her as a reminder of your dreams and aspirations. Together, cherish each day and those who make it special.

Hand sculpted, molded and intricately painted, each little babushka is unique and individual. Lightweight, this kilt style pin is finished with a slick black velvet bow.

Pin it to your jacket, sweater, blouse, t-shirt, skirt, bag…the sky is the limit! You’ll be evoking good juju where ever you go.

Dimensions:
Length of kilt pin 8cm (3.15")
Width of bow & babushkas 4.5cm (1.8")

www.sailonbaby.etsy.com

Midori the Good-Luck Pin

Image by CxOxS

Little Midori wishes you prosperity and happiness in all you do. Wear her as a reminder of your dreams and aspirations. Together, cherish each day and those who make it special.

Hand sculpted, molded and intricately painted, each little babushka is unique and individual. Lightweight, this kilt style pin is finished with a slick black velvet bow.

Pin it to your jacket, sweater, blouse, t-shirt, skirt, bag…the sky is the limit! You’ll be evoking good juju where ever you go.

Dimensions:
Length of kilt pin 8cm (3.15")
Width of bow & babushkas 4.5cm (1.8")

www.sailonbaby.etsy.com

Question by Jojo: Are there any plastic-like materials that can be easily shaped/moulded to make jewellery?

I am looking for any plastic like materials that can be easily shaped, cut or even moulded (with heat) to make jewellery. I am looking for a cheap material like acrylic sheeting?

Best answer:

Answer by atena
polycarbonate granules melted for making synthetic glass

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Beneath The Skin (WIP) 28

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:51:30 +0000

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Beneath The Skin (WIP) 28

Image by the justified sinner

The first of the copper hearts for the project. Made by press-forming 0.4mm copper into an acrylic die which was digitally milled.

These hearts are about 5mm deep.

Striking Silver And Red Earrings

Image by AbsoluteJewelry

Chain and unique silver/red glass and acrylic beads make these earrings a must have. These earrings measure approximately 3".

Colorful Metal Pendant Charm Necklace

Image by AbsoluteJewelry

This beautiful necklace is made with a metal chain, an acrylic bead, metal beads and a lobster claw clasp.
Hnaging down 14 1/2" and the pendant measuring 2 1/2" x 2 2/8" this colorful necklace is great way to spice up any necklace.

Question by Bubbles22: I want piercings but im allergic to ALL metal?

I can’t wear fake metal, nickle, gold, silver, anything.
I have to put coatings of acrylic nail polish on my earrings so I can wear them.
but I really want to get my stomach and tongue pierced, would hypoallergenic jewelry work?

or do you have any suggestions?

Best answer:

Answer by essentiallysolo
well it is expensive but get your piercings in platinum, no one that I know of has an allergic response to platinum. Hypoallergenic metal is simply surgical stainless steel, it contains nickel, so I’d be willing to be you would react to it as well.

What do you think? Answer below!