ISK starter video presentation

If you want to hear more about my NEW ISK starter tool , you are welcome to watch this short video.



The full set is available for purchase on my etsy shop www.yoola.etsy.com ,
ans also as a full wire crochet beginners kit 

סדנה לסריגת תכשיטים שך YOOLAביולי ובאוקטובר

תאריכים חדשים לסדנת מתחילות
ההגדרה מתחילות מתייחסת לשיטה המסוימת שלי. אין צורך בשום ידע מוקדם מלבד ידיים יציבות וראיה טובה
בסדנה יילמדו יסודות השיטה ויתורגלו מספר דגמים שפיתחתי.
הסדנה תיערך בסטודיו שלי ביהוד באווירה נעימה ומוארת, עם ליווי אישי ותירגול, המיקום נוח לגישה מכביש ירושלים תל אביב וכביש 6 .
הסדנה בת 4 מפגשים ותתקיים בתאריכים 3.8 +13.7+20.7+27.7 , ימי שישי בבוקר 9:30 עד 12:00.
תאריכים נוספים 9.11 +19.10+26.10+2.11
מחיר הסדנה 1100 ש"ח כולל מע"מ, את הפריטים שנלמד ניתן לראות כאן
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על מנת להבטיח את מקומכן שילחו לי מייל לקבלת טופס הרשמה.

למי שפחות מכיר אותי, כמה מילים על הרקע המקצועי, שמי יעל פלק אני מעצבת תעשייתית עם 16 שנים של ניסיון ,חברה בקהילת המעצבים, מרצה לשעבר במרכז לחינוך טכנולוגי בחולון ובעלת תעודת הוראה .
בשנים האחרונות במקביל לעבודתי כמעצבת מוצר התמחיתי בעיצוב תכשיטים ואובייקטים מחוטי מתכת, השתלמתי בתחום בשוויץ ופיתחתי שיטה ודגמים מקוריים .
למי מיועדת הסדנה, לימוד הטכניקה (שאין לה שם.....) יכול להיות מעניין עבור אמנים, צורפים ומעצבים שמחפשים להשתלם בטכניקה לא מוכרת שתפתח להם עולמות ויזואליים חדשים אבל גם לחובבים שמעוניינים להכין דגמים עבור עצמם ובעצמם/ן... אין צורך בידע מוקדם בסריגה.
התכשיטים והאובייקטים שאני מעצבת נמכרים ברחבי העולם דרך האינטרנט ובמספר חנויות מוזיאון וגלריות בארץ ובחו"ל.
אשמח לענות על כל שאלה במייל או בטלפון,
להשתמע !
יעל YOOLA
054-6233920

Yoola gift certificates, wire crochet jewelry and patterns

 

Never too late for unique Holiday gifts :)

You were too busy, you had too many options and found it hard to choose, you were on a terrific trip to south America :) you just couldn't choose...... probably another million reasons can be found, but the bottom line is the holidays are just behind the corner and you are missing some unique and original gifts. what to do ? option 1 : if you are crafty : try one or all of my Online video tutorials, you can make special affordable handmade gifts that will draw for sure some WOWs and WAUs option 2 : if you look for presents for crafty people you can get them one or all of my tutorials, if they don't have them already I'm sure they'll be thrilled about it. option 3 : buy a nice little box and print my special holiday gift certificate , this certificate will enable the receiver to shop with me with a pre-paid amount. I offer 3 options : 39$, 89$, 129$ . option no 4 : yes... there is yet another 4th option, pick the item / items you would like to give as a present, i will send you a nice high rez photo for you to print , you can then get a nice gift box at a local shop and put the print in it. this will show the person you are buying for that you thought of him/her , bought them something lovely that will only be a little late, or in other words better late then never :) Happy shopping ! I remind you that until the 15th you can still enjoy my FREE EMS express door to door shipping for orders above 99$! use coupon code YoolaFREEems

Wire crochet Bridal jewelry - onyx pendant necklaces set

Winter weddings are in the air and the brides started shopping... this glittery bridesmaids necklaces set is soon leaving for a winter weeding in New york.....

This set of 8 Bridesmaid necklaces is made of crochet wire gold filled and black onyx coins. I obviously make bridal jewelry in smaller sets as well... not every one has so many bridesmaids :)
but what an opportunity for a group photo, admit !
gold filled chain length : 19" - 48cm
charm length : 1.3"(3.5cm) the onyx coin size : 0.6" (1.5cm)

My crochet wire jewelry are created in a rare technique that combines crochet and knitting.
want to learn how to make it your self ?
take advantage of my YoolaPotion charm video tutorial .

Summer GIVEAWAY ! win a Yoola online video tutorial

Its giveaway time ! I haven done one in more then a year, so I figured since it was so fun the last time its time to do one again !
The winner will be able to choose one of my online video tutorials, either the YoolaCuff, YoolaPixieBeads, Yoolpotion charm or the coming very soon YoolaHoops.
The winner will be announced on July 25 just before i go on holiday, feel free to spread the word, anyone can participate, the more the merrier :)

In order to participate all you have to do is take a look at my etsy shop and leave here a comment with a link to your favorite item on my shop, the comments are moderated to avoid spam so it takes a while before its out there.

Crocheted wire jewelry - the basics

or in other words, some tips and tricks to better approach crocheting with metal wires.
Wire type -When crocheting with wire its important to pick the right materials, make sure to pick dead soft wire, it looks almost the same as regular wire but the ability to crochet with it is very different.

Wire Gauge - wire projects are often made with higher values, the lowest I use is 28gauge (0.3mm), the higher the no  the thinner the wire , the more flexible it is and the jewel will be softer.

Wire temperature - keep in mind that metal changes its flexibility and softens with temperature, enable the wire to warm up a bit before you get into the temp. of crocheting, do a little project before starting the work on the actual piece.

Stretching the wire- another tip to keep in mind is that metal hardens when stretched, so be ware of that and dont put it into too much tension, always prefer techniques in which you dont have to roll the wire around your finger and keep the wire in tension as you do when crocheting with yarn or cotton.

Wire remembers... - Metal has memory, so if you bend it or wrap it, it will remember and will tend to get back into that form.

Hook type - Its important to pick a good crochet hook that wont get worn out too fast, the wire may leave its marks and the hook will not be as smooth as it was when you started working with it, its not enjoyable to work with such a hook , it squeak and gets stuck :)

Edges - when working with metal wires the edges can be a big thumbs down if not handled properly, first of all make sure to wrap it 2 to 3 times in a hidden place before cutting the wire, then I recommend to cut the wire by making it "tired" and not by cutting it with scissors, this way the edges are much softer and the wire is much less noticeable. It is don by moving the wire ןמ circles rapidly until it breaks.

enjoy :) 
crocheting with metal wires is awesome !