Post-DIY Trunkshow

I had such a blast at the DIY Trunkshow on Saturday! A lot of people came out and showed their support. My chainmaille jacket received a lot of attention (and who doesn't like attention?), and people seemed to like my chainmaille designs.

In fact, I'll be posting many of the new designs I created on Etsy this week. I just listed my "Goth Queen" chainmaille necklace. I had two designs initially, but thanks to some valuable feedback, I decided on the design in this listing. Make sure to check it out!

Goth Queen Chainmaille Necklace

Vanessa Walilko
Eclectic Chainmaille Jewelry Designs

Evanston Art Center Winter Arts + Crafts Expo

While I didn't have the wherewithal to photograph the 3 pounds of jewelry I sent to the Peoria Art Guild this week, I did have the presence of mind to take a blurry photo of the 75 pieces of jewelry that went to the Evanston Art Center this morning.



Also, my secret's out--I work on the floor! It's like a giant table that nothing can fall off of (anyone who has heard the tinkling of many rings and/or beads falling off a table to the floor knows the benefit of this).

Now, to make some jewelry for the DIY Trunkshow...

Vanessa

Featured in an Etsy Treasury

I'm happy to report that I was featured in this fabulous treasury by MaggieGlynn



You can see the treasury for yourself here: Molten Treasury.

You can also find the tan shaggy scales necklace here: Chainmaille Scales Necklace by Kali Butterfly.

Also, if you happen to like my jewelry or armor (the pieces I've been known to wear while wandering around Bead&Button), be sure to become a fan on Facebook: Kali Butterfly - Chainmaille and Beaded Jewelry by Vanessa Walilko.

Vanessa Walilko

Upcoming good things

A couple exciting things:

1) The DIY Trunkshow! This will be my first year selling my own jewelry at the DIY Trunkshow (although I think the third/fourth year working it. I'm looking forward to another busy year.

2) I've got new Halloween/Autumn themed items in my Etsy shop. Fun and spooky Skull and Scale Earrings and an Autumn Leaves Chainmaille Scale Bracelet. I also just made a chainmaille y-necklace from large scales. I can't stop wearing it.

So much for the diversion! Back to work!

Vanessa

Epic of Creation - Tiamat

I have been plugging away at the Tiamat dress. Right now I'm trying to figure out where all the cool fossils and stones I have should go. This idea has had a long gestation time--like an elephant birth--so I'm trying to chip away at the massive project whenever possible. Here is the progress:



Vanessa Walilko

Happy eBay experience

I'm totally floored. I ordered something on Saturday--from England--and it arrived today. It may have even arrived yesterday, I didn't check the mail.

In any case, since I'm so impressed by this seller, I want to give a hearty recommendation for Razor's Edge Footware for such incredible service. Honestly, I don't get packages from the US this quickly, and I'm totally floored.

Vanessa

Inexpensive macro studio

I'm still working the kinks out, but having a mini macro photo studio is a lot of fun to play around with. You'll note that the lamps are clamped to my kitchen counter. I am nothing if not resourceful.



Anyway, thanks to Rebeca for her mini article on DIY photography and How To: DIY $10 Macro Photo Studio for inspiration.

Vanessa Walilko