GILLES JONEMANN : JEWEL AND OBJECT DESIGNER

We will be sure to start picking shells during our beach holiday. 

A GUIDE TO BUYING NECKLACES ONLINE

We found this picture and wow, what a great reference when you are buying accessories online. We hope you'd find this useful too.

VINTAGE NECKLACE COLLAR

This sweet crocheted necklace collar is a versatile addition to your wardrobe and it can be worn a few ways.

It can be worn as a floral necklace, sprucing up your plain top.

What we love is how it can instantly spruce the collar of a simple top. This is a traveling must-have. It can transform your casuals into a sweet evening wear without packing another top.

CONDITION 

Mint condition without tag

MEASUREMENTS

Necklace can be cut and adjusted to suit different lengths

DETAILS
Crocheted yarn with brass chain


This cool and versatile necklace collar is going for :

S$16 with S$2 normal postage in Singapore
(S$8 to other parts of the world)


To purchase, please click here to be directed to Fidgety Fingers

FRILLY NECKLACE FOR SALE

We have been busy making some cool necklaces. We will be updating next week. Leave a comment if you are interested to buy.

UDON NECKLACE FOR SALE

We have been busy making some cool necklaces for summer. They will be on sale soon on Fidgety Fingers Shop. We will be updating next week.

A SHINY TRAY FOR YOUR SHINY TRINKETS

The most often used shell in New Zealand is the paua shell. It comes from a large black marine snail and, whilst similar to abalone, it is far superior in colour. Also used is the mother-of-pearl oyster shell which comes in gold and black/silver. These shells can be very large, with very little grain and awesome colour. Some beautiful pieces are made from it or have it used as inlays. Less available are green and red mussell shells which have subtle and strong colour with a lot of variation according to the way it is carved and viewed.

THE PAUA SHELL MEANING : 

When it comes to paua shells, it's not only their beauty that attracts people, it is also the many physical and emotional benefits that are supposed to be bestowed upon the wearer, that makes paua shell jewelery so popular amongst both men and women, the world over. It is believed that all varieties of abalone (including paua) strengthen the body as well as the heart. If a person wears paua shells jewelery, he can express his feelings to others very well. Paua shells are believed to bring sensitivity, harmony and connectivity in relationships. As abalone shell is found in a number of colors, in a way it represents that the beauty of living life is in the many changes that we get to experience every day, month, year and decade!

It is a common practice amongst the people of Maori tribe to give paua shells as gift to one another. According to them, this shell brings good luck, prosperity and peace to people. The medicinal lores fo maori tribe say that paua shells were used to treat a number of ailments and health conditions in the past. Deficiency of calcium, hearing problems, nervous system disorders are some of the conditions that were treated with paua shells, according to the Maori beliefs.

MEASUREMENTS
3.5" x 5.5" x 1.5"


This shiny trinket tray is going for:

S$20 with S$3 postage in Singapore 

(S$8 to other parts of the world)

To purchase,

CLICK HERE TO GO TO FIDGETY FINGERS

SOME DIY IDEAS CAN MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE A VICTIM OF NORMAN BATES

Recycling and reusing is cool, fun and it saves pennies. But we all have to stop at some point and ask ourselves if those recycled items are useful or even make sense. We found this DIY necklace by random and we applaud the effort. But why is it we have this nagging thought that it reminds us of Bates Motel?

HERE IS AN IDEA TO REVAMP THOSE GRANNY PEARLS

Safety pins!!!

RAID YOUR FATHER'S HARDWARE BOX AND MAKE YOURSELF A NECKLACE THIS WEEKEND

We saw this in Urban Outfitters and this kit is going for US$14. It is something rather fidgety and you can make it yourself quite easily.

It is designed by Anni Albers. German-born American textile artist was always creating, even during WWII when fine materials were in short supply. Back then, she'd use unlikely objects from hardware and stationery stores to constantly make new and exciting pieces. A pioneer of 20th century Modernism, Anni, along with her husband Josef, revamped and challenged the purpose and aesthetics of modern art. Based on an original 1941 piece that was featured in Anni's exhibition of "common object jewelry", this Washers and Ribbon kit lets you easily create an eye-catching piece. A simple, easy project, the kit includes all the components needed to create the necklace shown plus a photo of the finished product as a guide. Made in the USA. Wipe clean.
* 7"w, 6"h
* Mixed material
* The sale of these products supports the educational mission of the Albers Foundation, which serves as an aesthetic resource to artists and students while focusing on and preserving the art of Anni and Josef Albers. 

Tinysparklythings drew up some instructions on how you make this necklace with things found in a hardware store. Or even better, go raid the hardware tool box belonging to your father. You can clean the metals with this Alka Seltzer method we featured a while back. 

A WISHY WASHY COMPANION

This little guy was accompanying us last night when we were crocheting Mr Washy's scarf. He landed on our jewellery and sat there for ages. Look at the colours!

BEST OF REALSIMPLE TIPS : CONTACT LENS CASES

Ever lose ear studs so often that you have too many of those odd ones lying around? Save those old contact lens cases for pills or little trinkets, especially ear studs.

RECYLED JEWELLERY WE WOULD WEAR

CHAIN ME UP

More soda tab chains.

POP AND CHAIN

A colleague drank more than 200 cans of soft drinks for us to make this!

CHIC JEWELLERY BY FROOTS

Friend of Fidgety Fingers, Froots made all these fantastic paper jewellery. They are made with unique patterned magazine pages and treated for durability. Froots wore her new ear rings to work today. Not only do they look chic, they are so environmentally friendly too. Froots ROCKS!

HANGING HANGERS

Looks uncomfortable to wear but a great inspiration for sustainable crafts.

"While working in the H&M store I found a lot of broken clothes-hangers. I collected them and made a collar of it. The neck and shoulders causes the shape of the collar."
http://www.frederiketop.nl

MAGAZINE MANIFESTO – MAGGIE BEADIES

Here are some of our magazines beads before lacquer. Sometimes if you are lucky, you get unexpected results like our first picture. We have named these beads, Camel & Oasis.

MAGAZINE MANIFESTO – SAFETY MAGS

This is an innovative necklace made with magazine pages. Very Haute Couture in a very green sense.

MAGAZINE MANIFESTO – MAGGIE BEADIES

Magazine beads are very easy to make but they are very time-consuming. We have learn that if you want beautiful maggie beads, it is very much a skill. It takes artistic talent to slice the magazine paper at a certain portion where the colors brings out the most of a bead. The wonder of maggie beads is not only their durability(if lacquered), each bead is unique. We look forward to showcasing some beautiful patterns we got out of the magazines. Each jewel will be unique. Our inspirations come from the wide array of colors and patterns that come out unexpected each time. Due to the handmade nature of the items, slight variations in color scheme may occur.