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Aluminum Cuff Bracelets: 14 Proven Facts To Know About

These distinctive aluminum cuff bracelets are hand-etched and hammered in a free-form style. Etched lines, images and abstract shapes create beautiful textural effects. For example, unique elements and a variety of metals, such as, fine .925 sterling silver beads and charms give the design a contemporary look. In addition to antique silver, other elements include oxidized sterling silver and repurposed findings. Also, vintage beads, crystals and/or other components may be used.

Aluminum is a durable, strong and lightweight metal. Furthermore, it is comfortable to wear. Also, there is no nickel, copper, lead or iron in this metal. I create handmade one-of-a-kind bracelet and necklace designs.

Aluminum Cuff Bracelets

Aluminum is a wonderful metal to work with. For example, these aesthetically designed aluminum cuff bracelets are made of a type of metal that is often overlooked. But, this metal should not be as it is quite versatile and very beautiful. Also, aluminum is hypoallergenic, lightweight and has a nice shine once it is hand-etched and buffed. For instance, doing this makes the metal look like sterling silver but is less expensive than sterling.

Aluminum never tarnishes
Contains no iron and will not rust
Nickel, copper and lead-free metal
Easy to clean
Hypoallergenic
Eco-friendly
Non-toxic and safe to wear

Open-Cuff Bracelets

All of the open-cuff bracelets I design are from 1 inch to 3 inches wide. They will approximately fit a 6″ to 7.5″ wrist. Also, some are adjustable but it depends on the gauge (thickness) of the metal I use. The aluminum cuff bracelets wrap around the wrist like a cuff (think cuff of a shirt).

My cuff bracelets are hand-etched in lovely, textural patterns. I usually add a crystal stone and/or sterling silver beads wrapped in sterling or oxidized sterling silver. Furthermore, this type of bracelet can be made of gold, brass, silver or copper. I exclusively use the durable aluminum metal and mix other metals with it to create a very unique design.

Modern and Fashionable Aluminum Cuff Bracelets

My artisan handmade aluminum cuff bracelets are modern looking. Equally important, they are eye-catching, stylish and feminine. I also blend different metals together for dramatic and edgy accents. This gives them a sophisticated style.

Each aluminum cuff bracelet is distinctive and diverse. This also gives them a unique one-of-a-kind appeal. They are hand-crafted in a free-form manner. Every bracelet is hand-etched and hand-hammered. Finally, this gives them a graceful and lovely finish.

Cuff Bracelet Materials

I use a variety of materials when I design my aluminum cuff bracelets. For instance, here is a list of components that are often used in my open-cuff bracelets:

Oxidized sterling silver
.925 fine sterling silver
Swarovski crystals
Repurposed findings
Raw crystals such as amethyst and quartz
Antique and sterling silver beads and charms
Sterling silver, antique pewter, Tibetan silver

Rumi (image below) is an appealing handmade, hand-etched cuff bracelet. I used antique silver and sterling silver beads on the front of the bracelet. The 6″ long and 1.5″ wide metal cuff is hand-etched with hearts in a free-form design. I antiqued the metal and used color on some of the hearts. Furthermore, attached to the bracelet is a smaller, hand-etched heart with a purple embedded Swarovski crystal. The inside of the cuff is also hand-textured. This bracelet will fit a 7-8″ wrist circumference. One-of-a-kind design.

Hand-etched with hearts
Antique and sterling silver beads
Smaller hand-etched heart with Swarovski crystal
One-of-a-kind design
Fits 7-8″ wrists

Aluminum Properties

Versatile, hypoallergenic, lightweight, durable, strong
Never tarnishes or rusts (contains no iron)
No copper in aluminum; will not turn your skin green
Nickel, lead free
Eco-friendly, non-toxic
Perfect metal for sensitive skin
Easy to clean; use dish soap, lightly buff with included buffing cloth

How To Correctly Put On and Remove Cuff

Turn wrist to side; slide cuff over the side of wrist
Do not squeeze from top as this will misshape bracelet
Turn wrist over so that you are looking at the ends of the bracelet; gently press in on the ends to tighten
Some thicker metals won’t have any give and you may not be able to tighten
When it’s time to remove the bracelet just reverse the steps.

How To Care For Aluminum Cuff Bracelets

Keep bracelet dry, clean; store in humid-free place
Do not expose to water
Keep away from any chemicals

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Absolutely Charming One Of A Kind Handmade Jewelry Gifts

Are you looking for one of a kind handmade jewelry gifts for someone special? Handmade jewelry gifts may be the perfect solution. How would you feel if someone gave you a beautiful piece of artisan handmade art that is an aesthetically designed one of a kind design? Very special, I would think!

Massed produced jewelry can be found everywhere you go and worn by many people. What’s so unique about that anyway? By wearing a one of a kind artisan necklace, you would have a tough time finding anyone else with the exact same piece. Even if the artist makes other designs that are similar, handmade items are never exactly alike in craftsmanship and materials.

Handcrafted Exclusive Gifts

Artisan handmade gifts are widely accepted and in demand. It used to be quite time consuming to find a store with distinct choices of handmade gifts. Nowadays you are able to go online and find lovely and charming one of a kind handmade jewelry gifts from all over the world.

You can easily find handmade jewelry that will fit any budget. Materials used, the uniqueness of the design, labor and complexities of the piece will determine the price. There is a distinct advantage of buying this type of product online because of the low overhead and a lot of times free shipping is offered.

One of a kind handmade jewelry gifts from DevaArt Studio. — ***Ocean Waves***
(sea glass, sterling silver, crystal stone, wire wrapped)

Materials Used In One of a Kind Handmade Jewelry Gifts

Artisan handmade jewelry can be very appealing and lovely, unlike jewelry that is mass produced. Many different kinds of materials are used in designing handmade jewelry, such as, fine silver, gold and raw copper. Really, all it takes is the creative imagination of the designer to come up with all sorts of materials.

I use crystals such as, raw amethyst, sterling silver, genuine sea glass, beads, Murano, dichroic and lampwork glass beads (this type of fused glass is painstakenly created by hand). I also use mother of pearl beads, beautiful Swarovski crystals and vintage beads. Many of these materials I combine for a beautiful harmonious effect. Some of the raw crystals I wire wrap with sterling silver wire. These are very beautiful and designed in a free-form style.

One of a kind handmade jewelry gifts at DevaArt Studio. — ***Splash***
(free-form, wire wrapped, sterling silver and genuine sea glass)

Sophisticated artistry is interweaved into these one of a kind handmade jewelry gifts. The jewelry I design and create are artisan handmade necklaces. My jewelry collections include ocean inspired, crystal, sea glass, dichroic, Murano (handmade in Italy) glass and lampwork glass (handmade fused glass). All available at devaartstudio.com.

Making A Statement

A bold statement can be made by wearing an alluring and attractive necklace as you will find at DevaArt Studio. People will admire it and compliment you on your lovely piece of jewelry. Unique to only you; it’s one of a kind!

In conclusion, these artisan handmade necklaces make awesome gifts because they are so different from any mass produced jewelry. The best place to purchase these unique necklaces are at my online boutique store (devaartstudio.com). Amaze someone special in your life with one of a kind handmade jewelry gifts.

Mixed Media Painting Innovative and Playful

A mixed media painting fuses various mediums together. This may include drawing mediums such as, graphite, ink and color pencil. Pastels or crayons are also other good drawing mediums to use. Painting mediums, for example, oils, acrylics and watercolor integrate together in many ways.

Other materials used as collage components, such as, newspaper, is an excellent source. Magazine pages and photos are other good choices. I am going to design a new mixed media painting using my mom’s fabric quilting samples. So, fabric is an item you can definitely blend with other mediums. You can also stick with only two different mediums.

Dragonfly Connection mixed media painting seen below, uses a variety of media. I painted this on a semi-rough watercolor paper substrate. Alcohol ink and acrylic ink blends with a transfer printing technique. Embellished with alcohol ink and archival ink. Words are hand-stamped. This is definitely a fun and exciting way to create!

Mixed media painting; dragonfly by Dee Van Houten. — ***Dragonfly*** ***Connection***

Creating A Mixed Media Painting

Collage is another mixed media method you can try. This design arrangement comprises of paper pieces such as, newspaper or photographs. Other materials used in a collage may be sheet music, book pages, stamps or vintage ephemera. Ephemera is usually described as collectible memorabilia. For example, old ticket stubs or playing cards, plus many others. Collages can be very textural and quite unique, which I love. I have also used tissue papers in one of my collage paintings.

Substrates you may want to consider using for collage works are cardboard, wood or canvas. Book pages can also be another surface you may want to use as something different. There are so many to choose from, use your imagination!

Mixed media paintings inspire artists, me included, to think out of the customary box. You can research many other potential ways of creating this one-of-a-kind and awesome art form.

This is an example of a mixed media collage art by Patricia Srigley

Creating An Assemblage Work Of Art

Another way to combine media would be with found objects for assemblage work. This three-dimensional art form has a very sculptural look to it. Assemblage art work can also be unconventional and odd-looking to some people. This makes for a very individual work of art.

Related to collage work, assemblage is usually designed more as a 3-D piece of art. All kinds of found objects such as, metal, sculpture and plastics, to name a few, are excellent choices.

Remember, even if you are a beginner or pro, let this fabulous art form take you on an incredible ride of pure joy. Use your imagination and be as inventive as you want to be!

This is an example of assemblage art by Victoria Borodinova

Artisan Handmade Necklaces-Fine Art Paintings

Artisan Handmade Necklaces

Distinctive Artisan handmade necklaces and fine art paintings are created by artist, Dee Van Houten at DevaArt Studio. Also, each artisan necklace is made with sterling silver components, dichroic, Murano and lampwork glass, raw crystals, Swarovski crystals, genuine sea glass and/or vintage beads, in addition to, a sterling silver chain necklace. Furthermore, there is no nickel in any of the handmade necklaces.

Quality Materials For Artisan Handmade Necklaces

I produce my handmade jewelry products on a very small scale, therefore, I use the most high quality materials for each piece I create. The sea glass is authentic and found on beaches all over the world. Moreover, I only use sterling silver (charms, wire and necklaces) in all of my designs. Next, each dichroic, lampwork and Murano glass bead or charm are all handmade. The Murano glass is handmade in Italy, in addition to, the lampwork and dichroic glass pieces are handcrafted by artists from around the world.

Artisan Handmade Murano Glass Necklaces — ***Flower*** Artisan Handmade Murano Glass Necklace

Fine Art Paintings

There are several collections in which to choose artwork from, for example, LifeExpressions, which are personal paintings (custom order), SoulWorks spiritual art and Animal Art included in the list below. Furthermore, original art and beautiful giclee art prints can be purchased at devaart.com.

Animal Art Collection

Best Sellers

Artisan Handmade Necklaces by DevaArt Studio

Life Expressions Custom Order

LifeExpressions are personal paintings (custom order) for a loved one, special friend or even yourself. In additions, they feature what someone is passionate about in their life. Moreover, this type of art captures the essence of the person and what they love. For instance, the LifeExpressions custom order below is called, The Hunter and was created for someone who is patriotic and loves nature, hunting and family.

SoulWorks Spiritual Art

Healing colors that I use in my paintings play a very important role in creating spiritual art. Equally important, is that I capture the essence and then express it in images residing in nature. In fact, this is always an intuitive action on my part which creates a sense of mystery and blends nature with the Divine.

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Artisan Handmade Crystal Necklaces: Distinctive & Enchanting

Artisan Handmade Crystal Necklaces

In my artisan handmade crystal necklaces collection, I use all natural raw crystals such as rose quartz, Brazilian raw quartz, purple flash quartz, moonstone, rainbow quartz, amethyst and several others. I also use beautiful Swarovski crystals, sterling silver components and/or vintage beads in the designs. All of my crystal necklaces are given a name that inspires me as I work with the crystal.

Handmade necklaces: expressive, meaningful designs inspired by nature.
One-of-a-kind designs (no two are ever alike)!
Free artisan handcrafted pierced earrings with each order (limited stock).
Names are given to each special necklace I design.
Sterling silver components, raw crystals, Swarovski crystals, genuine sea glass and/or vintage beads.
Sterling silver necklace chain (length varies).
Some necklaces may be designed with copper components, Swarovski crystals and/or vintage beads.

Artisan Handmade Crystal Necklaces and Sea Glass

All of the sea glass I use in my artisan handmade necklace designs are made with genuine sea glass from around the world. Other materials used in the sea glass necklace designs are Swarovski crystals, sterling silver components and/or vintage beads.

Artisan Handmade Sea Glass Jewelry by Dee Van Houten — Beach: Artisan Handmade Seaglass Necklace

Cuff Bracelets

My decorative, open metal cuff bracelets are hand-etched and hand-hammered, which gives them a textural, contemporary look. They are designed in a free-form style. Cuffs vary in widths. Lightweight and durable, aluminum is the material used for my cuff. bracelets. Aluminum is safe to wear because it is non-toxic. Furthermore, aluminum is hypoallergenic and does not tarnish or rust. For example, it does not oxidize like other metals do. Always remove cuff while cleaning or doing things that involve toxic chemicals. In addition, lightly buff the cuff bracelet occasionally with a jewelry cloth that will be given with each cuff.

Artisan Handmade Jewelry Expressive Word Necklaces

"Pray" Artisan Handmade Jewelry by Dee Van Houten — “Pray” Artisan Hand-Etched Sterling Silver Necklace

This inspiring collection is intended for people who relate to a particular word that is special to them. It could be a word of encouragement, an uplifting word or a word of hope. In this handmade jewelry collection I use a mix of various components such as, sterling silver, genuine sea glass, raw crystals, Swarovski crystals, vintage beads and/or raw/solid copper. I call these expression word necklaces. Custom orders are offered for this collection if you have a special word that you want incorporated into the design.