Art and design by Boriana Giormova – funny, geeky, cute, creepy and weird drawings, handmade jewelry and crafts
This year I created snowflake necklaces for my youngest daughter’s Christmas school sale. Creating these shapes from wire was very pleasant. I even added some beads to them. My goal was to use only supplies which I already had. So I used two types of 20 gauge non-tarnishing silver-toned copper wire and acrylic beads for …
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I’ve created so many jewelry items lately, that I lost count of them. Actually, I’ve started many more than I’ve finished. I want to make posts for them but somehow this has been one of the last things on my to-do list. And I still want to add them to my visual journal here. So …
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I love the Celtic flower shape. I made these earrings from stainless steel wire and natural purple amethyst stone chips. Finished them with sterling silver hooks for maximum comfort, even for sensitive ears. I used 22 gauge (0.8 mm) stainless steel 304 wire. It is hard to shape in this floral structure but I love …
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I made these earrings recently. They are small and simple, shaped like tiny Celtic-style flowers. Used copper wire and 6 mm soft blue aquamarine stone. I followed this lovely tutorial to learn the flower shape, and it was a fun process. If you’d like to see more of my wire flower experiments, check out this …
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This week, I continued learning a particular jewelry technique: herringbone wire wrapping. I’ve admired this elegant, woven style for a while, and recently decided to give it a shot. Using 20 gauge (0.8 mm) copper wire and a pair of natural 6 mm dragonblood stones, I made a pair of herringbone-wrapped earrings. At first, it …
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Sometimes, I make things just because they make me happy—no purpose, no function, just pure joy. This little wire sculpture is one of those things. It started with a simple idea: try to wire wrap a crystal with irregular shape. Then, I took a long quartz crystal (borrowed from my daughter’s stash!) and wrapped it …
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There’s something special about wearing jewelry that has been made by hand—each piece carries a little bit of the maker’s heart and creativity. These mixed metal drop earrings with natural amethyst gemstones are no exception. They’re a blend of simplicity and elegance, designed for those who appreciate unique, handmade pieces. Each earring features three hammered …
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I made this ring for myself from 22 gauge (0.8 mm) copper wire—just 23 cm of it, wrapped around a small 4 mm black obsidian stone. It started as a simple piece of wire, but after shaping, polishing, and a bit of patience, it turned into something I really love. To deepen the character, I …
As a relatively new creative endeavour to me, I decided to share my jewelry making journey starting today, at the exact moment I am now. Which is a bit of a fixation on making small simple flowers from wire. I love them – simple shapes, beautiful hammered elements for making earrings (currently) and bracelets (maybe …
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Sometimes, the simplest things hold the most meaning. This handmade pure copper chain necklace is one of those pieces—crafted quietly, with steady hands and a lot of heart. I made it for myself, loved its simplicity and comfort and decided to sell pieces like this, too. Made entirely from 0.8 mm pure copper wire, it’s …
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Cute Strange Creatures 