Author Archives: Queso Monkeys

About Queso Monkeys

I make things when I get the chance. Sometimes even while I'm supposed to be doing other things. Don't tell.
Little Black Cloud Earrings

Day 5: Little Black Clouds

Another quick “shop the stash” hit today. When I first saw these gray shell teardrops, they reminded me of rain. I thought they’d look great as cascade-style earrings (you know, the kind that feature several teardrops or briolettes attached along

Little Black Cloud Earrings

Day 5: Little Black Clouds

Another quick “shop the stash” hit today. When I first saw these gray shell teardrops, they reminded me of rain. I thought they’d look great as cascade-style earrings (you know, the kind that feature several teardrops or briolettes attached along

Lamp earring

Day 4: Shopping the Stash

Had to do this one on the quick! Yesterday, I mentioned having a problem with follow-through when it comes to all those great ideas that come while you’re in the supply shops, running your hands over everything. I bring stuff

Lamp earring

Day 4: Shopping the Stash

Had to do this one on the quick! Yesterday, I mentioned having a problem with follow-through when it comes to all those great ideas that come while you’re in the supply shops, running your hands over everything. I bring stuff

Necklace closeup.

Day 3: Ideas & Follow-Through

Complicated wire wrapping isn’t the only thing I need to conquer. One of the other things I really need to work on is follow-through. I love to go to supply shops and touch all the pretties and imagine how I’d

Necklace closeup.

Day 3: Ideas & Follow-Through

Complicated wire wrapping isn’t the only thing I need to conquer. One of the other things I really need to work on is follow-through. I love to go to supply shops and touch all the pretties and imagine how I’d

Wire wrapped pendant.

Day 2: More Modest Ambitions

After the last adventure, I thought I’d try something a little more modest. Besides, I had to do this in the wee hours of the beginning of Day 2 because I’m going to be otherwise occupied tomorrow/today/while the normal people

Wire wrapped pendant.

Day 2: More Modest Ambitions

After the last adventure, I thought I’d try something a little more modest. Besides, I had to do this in the wee hours of the beginning of Day 2 because I’m going to be otherwise occupied tomorrow/today/while the normal people

Finished Wire Wrapped Earring

Day 1: Frick-Frackin’ Wire Wrappin’

Oh, wire wrapping, how you confound me. I’m pretty handy with most jewelry techniques. I can zone out and just meditate while I work, for the most part. But for some reason, elaborate wire wrapping just eludes me. I have

Finished Wire Wrapped Earring

Day 1: Frick-Frackin’ Wire Wrappin’

Oh, wire wrapping, how you confound me. I’m pretty handy with most jewelry techniques. I can zone out and just meditate while I work, for the most part. But for some reason, elaborate wire wrapping just eludes me. I have