How to make a Masquerade Mask....loved it!!!

I found this video very inspiring, a very chic masquerade idea!  

So if you don't know what costume to choose, keep in mind that a handmade masquerade mask can do the difference... 

Making a Cat Mask | eHow.co.uk

It's carnival time.... try it....

How to Make Cat Masks Using Paper Plates | eHow.com

Kumihimo cords & semiprecious stones

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands.  

You may find here below some of my kumihimo creations with semiprecious stones:

Kumihimo cord & rose quartz necklace / bracelet

Kumihimo cord & amethyst necklace

Kumihimo cord & citrine necklace

and here are some kumihimo braiding instructions: 

Wire & semiprecious stones - Necklaces

Turquoise necklace WN1

Turquoise necklace WN1

Turquoise necklace WN2

Turquoise necklace WN3

Coral necklace WN4

Wire & semiprecious stones - Earrings

Moonstone silver earings WE1

Chaolite silver earings WE2

Moonstone silver earings WE3

Calcite silver earings WE4

Red preciosa silver earings WE5

Moonstone silver earings WE6

Apatite silver earings WE7

Moonstone silver earings WE8

Coral silver earings WE9

Moonstone silver earings WE10

Turqoise silver earings WE11

Semiprecious stones & Swarovski - Σκουλαρίκια

Moonstone, White jade & swarovski beads (silver earrings|)

Moonstone, aquamarine & & swarovski beads (silver earrings|)

Aventurine, calcite & swarvski beads (silver earrings|)

Semiprecious stones & Swarovski - Δαχτυλίδι

Tourmaline & swarovski beads (silver ring)

Semiprecious stones & Swarovski

Semiprecious stones & Swarovski - Βραχιόλια

Moonstone, aquamarine, calcite, rose quartz  & swarovski beads

  

Aquamarine beads and chips && swarovski beads

Aquamarine, calcite, rose quartz  & swarovski beads

Amethyst, aquamrine chips & swarovski beads

Moonstone, white jade & swarovski beads

Lava beads, read coral beads and chips

Φίλντισι σε μπέζ και λευκή σύνθεση!!!

Κολιέ ΦΚ1

Βραχιόλι πλεκτό με σύρμα ΦΒ1

Σκουλαρίκια - ασήμι / φίλντισι ΦΣ1

 

Λευκό φίλντισι - Κολιέ ΦΚ2 / Πλεκτό βραχιόλι ΦΒ2