Private Assignment 003.1 - Pendent for mum

After looking at the previous creation for my mum, I'm having second thoughts. The earlier pendent maybe too bold for her liking, so I decided to make another.

Guess...I'm still a novice at this. The silver clay kept drying up before I could even shape the curvous hollow plus the leave-like flap on the right was almost impossible to create. After wrestling with it for the longest time, I've decided to create with cork clay instead. As with the bulkier cork, I'll have to simplify the design. Now I have to wait for the mold to dry completely before I can apply the silver clay paste over.

What do you all, fans of Little Li think of the second design verses the first? Your honest opinion is most welcome : )

Personal Work 002 : Cuff Bracelet

I've always loved the bone cuff by Elsa Peretti from Tiffany & Co. But the last time I tried it on, the bone cuff does not rest well on my wrist. Sadly it's only available in one size. So now I'm totally determine and inspired to make my own personalized cuff bracelet. This will be my first attempt on a big item. If failed......a lot of silver will be wasted. To play safe, I'll bring this cork mold to my teacher Tanya for final inspection before making my other moves : p

Private Assignment 001 : Pendent for Little Li's mum!

Mum passed some citrine crystal beads over and asked me to make a pendent for her to wear with white-gold necklace. Hmmm......not an easy task since I've to make something not too funky to match her dress-style and yet uniquely different.


After doodling for a long while, I've finally decided on a free style wave-like structure. Initially I wanted a snake-like pendent but was afraid my mum may not like it. Hence I simplified the design further and now depending on how your wear it. Sometimes it's a dragon (my mum's born in the year of dragon) and other times, it's a sensual snake. Best of both worlds : )

An early birthday present!

"Calder Jewelry" is a very beautiful & inspirational coffee-table book filled with stunning jewelry made by Alexander Calder. Mind you, this book's only for the heavy weights cos' it weighed more than 5 kg! Filled with lovely ideas and photographs taken with an artistic eye. It's a must-have for all jewelry lover!

Calder loved using honest industrial materials such as brass and steel wire to bent, twist, hammer and rivet in an immediate way of jewelry. Sure in his approach, Calder never succumbed to the many offers to edit his designs. Making jewelry was very personal for him and each piece exists as a unique artwork. Calder's one of the masters whom I admire! And thanks to my faithful supporter and friend Ms P. This early present comes in really handy. I'll be drown by inspirations, hopefully to emerge with great work in no time : )

I love the little drawing of me, wearing jewelry which I admire......many thanks : )

Carla Sorranzi the muse of Kris Ruhs......

...is forever stylish! Always seen in black or white armour. Carla seems to enjoy downplaying fashion to accentuate these exquisite jewelry handmade by Kris Ruhs. He's an multi-media artist who's work includes painting, sculpture, holloware, jewellery & furniture design. Kris is Carla's boyfriend & business partner. Both of them owned the stylish lifestyle store "10 Corso Como" in Milan, Italy. Kris Ruhs jewelry' simply stunning! So bold and sculptural! They are perfect for Carla Sorranzi! I'm so smitten and inspired!

Finally i've found a name for my jewellery creation......

Currently I'm learning the practical skills of making jewellery at JDMIS. They are the only school which allows flexibility of breaking up modules and customising course structure at your own pace. Best of all, they offer classes on weekend which's perfect for a busy working woman like me : p

I didn't realise it's such a joy to be learning something new which you are passionate about. So do stay tune, while I document my learning process...hopefully in no time, you will see my virgin jewellery pieces soon : )