Introducing: The Phoenix

~ Introducing ~

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~ The Phoenix: Huáng Li ~

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Huáng Li: Hanyu-Pinyin Chinese

Meaning: Huáng refers to the Firebird,
or Phoenix, while Li indicates a female creature
of both great strength and beauty.

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~~SALE STATUS: FOR SALE~~

Price: $200

(not including sales tax or shipping)

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THE INSPIRATION FOR Huáng Li

What inspired me most were the ancient Chinese and other
Asiatic stories of the mysterious Firebird. While there is an Egyptian
equivalent to the Phoenix (Benu), as well as Arabic and Japanese
versions, Huáng Li is closest to the Chinese Legend.

Huáng Li is the Firebird that represents the Chinese Empress.
She symbolizes virtue and grace, amongst other things.

This doll took about a month to make, since I had to find the cloth
for her body, head, and hands, and make that, which, overall,
took the least amount of time.

Then came the challenge
of finding the cloth for her plumage. I was very fortunate in my find,
since the fabric has a wonderful shimmer to it. Huáng Li has had
hundreds of glass beads sewn to her, all around her wrists, ankles,
neck, head, and upper chest. Crystals hang from her hands and form a
glowing necklace around her slender neck. A single Swarovski crystal
drop dangles from a silver pendant on her gown.

Puffs of feathers, sewn with beads and crystals, have been placed
on her wrists, ankles, gown, and throat. All of this was handstitched onto the doll.
Her beautiful hair was made from 30 yards of imported Italian yarn, with
5 yards of American made ribbon threaded throughout. A beautiful feathered
headdress floats around her face, framing the oriental Empress with delicate
wisps.

Please keep in mind (for those who think the doll is too high priced),
that I hand-stitched everything to the doll. All the gown material,
feathers, beads, and hair, were all stitched by ME. Her hands, as well,
were stitched by me because my sewing machine cannot manage
such delicate work.

Luna Lovegood Jewelry Set

Luna Lovegood Jewelry Set Ebay Page

This set of jewelry is all made from patterns that I created.
These patterns are not available for sale, sorry.

This set is made from top quality seed beads and wire.
The Radish earrings were made using four colors of seed beads.
The Beetle Ring is made so that the wings can be worn open or closed.
The Cork necklace was made using a fancily imprinted cork.

PRICE: $35.00 (plus shipping)

Alice Cullen Choker

Alice Cullen Choker Ebay Page

The Choker has a hand-painted Cullen Crest, which has been permanently attached to a beautiful silver pin pendant. The ribbon is black velvet and has a fancy silver clasp at the back.
A single, gorgeously cut swarovski crystal heart dangles from the clasp.

This Choker comes in a small silver pouch which will keep it from getting tangled with other jewelry. These chokers are special because I hand paint the design, each necklace will be unique.

PRICE: $35.00 (plus shipping)

There's Always A First...

At least for me, there is. We, meaning my whole family, just did a swapmeet down in Black Forest. My father had his hand-etched mirrors, with hand-rubbed Oak frames that he made himself. My mother, my sister, and I sold jewelry sets that we had made. They are very beautiful sets, made from liquid silver and semi-precious stones, complete with a two-strand necklace, bracelet, and earrings. I also had some of my own jewelry pieces there, along with Sangeet and my Phoenix doll, who is getting beaded now. We actually did pretty good, for it being only a swapmeet and not a craft fair. Here is some of my jewelry:

This was sold to a most charming lady who was working the booth across from ours. She eventually came over and looked at the jewelry, and decided that Le Phantome was just the right piece for her. I very much agree =).


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Why I do what I do with my jewelry pieces:

I believe that this type of jewelry making is a different sort of art form. Of course, it takes skill to make any kind of jewelry really well, but this is the perfect medium for me. I am very good at beading, but I also like to explore new ideas and this seems perfect. Eahc piece is unique and individual. Most will not be available for reproduction, so that if you buy one of a style, that is the only one. But despite this fact, each necklace is rather reasonably priced (art is no good if others cannot afford it. If it sits in your house all day and is never sold, than what have you inspired? Nothing, that's what.) The Guardian, African Princess, and The Philosopher are larger pieces, around two to three inches in length. That means that they cost $30 plus whatever sales tax and shipping (if bought online) would be. Others, like the Shell Maiden and Le Phantome, are only $20 (add tax and shipping). Pins range from $15 to $18, depending on how many shimmer powders are used (those are not cheap). Overall, my main reason is to add some beauty to the world at affordable prices =).

If you are interested in any of the available pieces above, please feel free to e-mail me. I will respond as quickly as possible: slumbermoonsfancy@yahoo.com