Handmade by Mashton Mashton: February 2015

Beads

Beaded stitch / French bull dog with swarovski crystals bag charm!

9:11 AM

I made beaded stitch motif French Bull dog the other day.

Here→http://mashtonart.blogspot.com/2015/02/beads-stitichfrench-bulldog-motif.html

It was fun to make french bull motif and I always enjoy Handmade work.

This time, I used French Bull motif for my project.

French Bull dog motif with Swarovski crystals bag charms!

Looks gorgeous! What's more this bag charm you can use as key chain too.

Use as looped bag charm.

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Hook it to your bag

Use as key chain with crasp side.

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When you extend chain it could be use as bracelet!

size approximaty : length 5inch (12.7cm)

You can see more detail here♥

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/224114379/beaded-stitch-motif-french-bull-dog-bag

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Beads

Little beaded stitch Ribbons earrings

6:54 AM

Little beaded stitch Ribbons earrings

I like making something mini and delicate things.

These beaded stitch Ribbons are very tiny.

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You can see more detail here
https://www.etsy.com/listing/223397572/little-beaded-stitch-ribbons?ref=shop_home_active_7

Beads

About Cotton Pearls

7:27 AM

I make some jewelry with Cotton Pearls. I imported cotton pearls from Japan.

Cotton pearls are compressed cotton with pearl coating instead of urea resin or glass.
The weight of the beads are much lighter than the usual pearls. So light you even forget you're actually wearing them.

They look fragile, but they are actually pretty hard and do not break easily. They are not water-resistant since they're made of cotton

Actually Cotton pearls has a long history.

They were first manufactured in France during the 1800's, and were very popular during the art deco period in the US when wearing multiple layers of pearls was a trend and many women loved it!

It also became very popular during the 40's and 50's in Japan, but as the trend disappeared, so did the manufacturing of the cotton pearls and they became a rare find.

However, one factory in Japan recently figured out how to create them and was able to start producing them again. That's company is "MIYUKI" CO.,LTD.

The company MIYUKI is the most famous beads company in Japan.
Since MIYUKI started to make cotton pearls, the demand for cotton pearls has skyrocketed!

I use MIYUKI products for my handmade work. They are an excellent quality and always try to improve their products.

Cotton pearls are very popular and a trend in Japan now.

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News

Japanese Traditional #Namb Tekki

6:10 PM

Last week was my birthday. I had a big suprise from my frineds in Japan.

When I recieved a heavy box from the mail man I had no idea what was inside?

They sent this beautiful #NAMBTEKKI teapot to me.

Thank you very much ! This is absolutely gorgeous!

Nambu Tekki is the traditional ironware that was produced in two areas: in Morioka City and in Mizusawa City to the south. Nambu Tekki is made through a 400-year old technique developed in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. This nambu tekki is from Morioka city in Iwate prefecture. Japanese handmade crafts have excellent quality and simple beauty.

This namb tekki teapot made of 100% Iron.

I desplayed Namb tekki and wine bottle with Japanese Kimono bottle covers and Japanese obi (sash) table runner. These things match very well! Japanese Obi table runner did great job! I have several Japanese obi. Japanese obi is like a Sash. We use Japanese Obi as a belt when we wear KIMONO.

I use Japanese Obi for my handmade projects, table runner, wall display etc.. I have given Japanese Obi as a gift several times. Every time gift was a success! I would like to show what I made by Japanese Obi in the future on this blog.