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Fiber, Gem and glass jewelry Handcrocheted Medallion accessories Knitwoven miniature tapestries
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A rainbow of crocheted fiber stone leis, waiting to be mixed into a convertible necklace or bracelet |
Fiberartist, Joanna Ettorre, owner of Balancing Point, invites you to explore the endless possibilities in blending your own combination of stones, fibers, and glass, whether for a special piece of jewelry or as a gem therapy tool. Born of her love of colorful textured fibers, her jewelry combines light, drapey crocheted fibers with semiprecious gemstone chips and glass beads for a unique piece of wearable art. Or bring the benefits of gem therapy into a living or working space, with a miniature knitwoven tapestry, embellished with those same gemstones. Jo teaches the stone crocheting technique for making both jewelry and clothing embellishment, in group or individual play sessions.
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Just a few examples of stone leis blended for the day, and waiting to be a new blend tomorrow...
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Two jewelry designs are currently available, as necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants--all are handcrocheted with various techniques that best compliment the gemstones and glass chosen: Cluster necklaces are permanent, usually of one, and up to two gemstones, in a length and clasp that stays constant. Convertible Stone leis are 36 inch strands of a single gemstone and glass mix, which can be blended by twisting together as many as you like. They can be worn a variety of lengths, by attaching different connectors that hold the strands together, or by removing the connector for wearing strands down long. Convertible pendants can be attached to the strands in any combination, as well as worn separately on a plain chain or neckwire.
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Medallion earrings, pendants, magnetic pins and hair ornaments create even more convertible options. Collect a piece at a time, and make an affordable wardrobe of mix and match combinations.
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A cluster necklace and earrings with peridot and rutilated garnet
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Contact Joanna in Newark, Ohio by phone at 740-975-9430 or email: joettorre@balancingpointstudio.com
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