Friday, September 28, 2012

"DIY Friday": My Little Eye

This is a slightly different take on DIY Friday as I don't have step by step instructions for you, dear reader. I definitely "did this myself" but I don't expect most people to have the tools and materials to make one themselves. I hope that you'll still enjoy seeing my DIY below!
As long-time readers know, I love evil eye jewelry. Not for any supersitious reasons, I just really love the way they look. So the only rational thing to do was to make my own eye shaped ring.  I scultpted it in wax and cast it in silver. The result is less than perfect, but it's all a learning experience. This ring is one of the more difficult pieces I've made and am already thinking of ways to perfect it next time.
Some other evil eye jewelry that I am loving lately.
1. Catbrid, Evil Eye ring
2. Catbird, Odette NY Ojos Cuff
3. Free People, Vanessa Mooney Evil Eye bracelet
4. Free People, Odette NY Ojos ring
5. Free People, Leather Beaded Eye bracelet
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11 comments:

  1. MONYALESeptember 28, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I'm obsessed with evil eye jewelry. Your ring is amazing, I would love to know more about the process of making a piece from "scratch".

    Xx,
    www.casualuxe.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Love your ring...it's so unique!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    absolutely love this jewelry. been looking for something exactly like this. thanks!

    studsandchampagne.blogspot.com

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  4. Jolie JouelSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    @Moneyyale - thanks so much! The process involves sculpting a mold in wax and then having that mold recreated in silver through a process called "lost wax casting" and then finishing and filing. You can google it!

    @Brittney - glad I could help you find some evil eye jewelry you like!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Love those nails, and I have a thing for jewelry or any piece of accessory with eyes involved, it's kinda like the all-seeing eye motif! kinda mysterious yet playful, depending how you "see" it (PUN FULLY INTENDED!) So glad I clicked on your comment that led me back to your blog, and oh yeah I totes followed you since your posts' contents are info and image juicy so expect to be seeing some regular comments from me, you don't have to follow me back don't worry. Ok, I've just uploaded my five looks for five days of London Fashion Week, so if you're looking to judge what this UK blogger/provoker wore to LFW, then may I suggest you in having a lil' look see, provoking comments are always appreciated big time lol.

    xx The Provoker
    http://www.the-provoker.com/2012/09/the-five-day-provoker.html

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  6. Jolie JouelSeptember 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    @nathan - thank for checking out my blog and the sweet comments! I'll definitely take a look at your blog too. Sounds provoking!

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  7. ErinSeptember 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Wow you are must more creative and talented that I am with jewelry! That is amazing!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/

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  8. Morgan BrooksSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Fabulous post love! So much inspo, I adore it.
    If you could come check out my latest post that would mean the world to me!
    XOXO
    Morgan
    http://thesocialboutique.blogspot.com

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  9. Silvia CoutureSeptember 29, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Cute DIY and great blog!

    -Silvia

    Kisses from Paris

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  10. Northern Style ExposureSeptember 30, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Love this style! Great DIY

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  11. FloortjeOctober 1, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I really like your blog dear!
    Keep up with the good work! :)

    XO

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