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First wide band copper ring
the copper, it's all about the copper!! :D
Components: Copper sheet metal, glass leaves, careful cutting, shaping, and hammering and such.
Cleopatra's Asp and Company
Wanted to make a ring...made four of them...the "Asp" was the last. Time to take a break from rings, again.
Components: 16ga copper and ring mandrel
Fruit punch
This was my attempt at home making the ring all by myself! I am so excited to know how to make rings - I cannot even tell you!!! :))
I learned to make rings!
I took a class at my one of my local bead stores on Wednesday and this is what we made.
The first one is made with sterling wire, swar(sp?)...
The first one is made with sterling wire, swar(sp?)...
A BIG Ring to match the cuff, heh
The cuff inspired a matching ring, lol ;)
Components: 18 gg copper wire, brown and green stones.
Apatite Ring
Yet another ring - love making them can you tell?!♥
This one is done with chips of gorgeous blue apatite. Size 7 1/2
This one is done with chips of gorgeous blue apatite. Size 7 1/2
Components: non tarnish silver wire, Apatite
Silver / Copper Ring
Twists of silver & copper together to bring you this ring. I've added 2 tiny swarovski crystals to give it that extra sparkle!
Components: copper wire, crystals
black and white
When I first noticed this button I thought about a ring
Components: Shell button, non tarnish silver plated wire
Garnet Ring
This is a ring I did the other night with some gorgeous garnet chips - they're the color of a rich Burgandy wine! What do you think of this ring?...
Components: silver copper wire, garnet chip beads
I tried A Ring
I have been watching all the amazing rings posted lately so I gave it a try.
Components: Copper wire, pearl, shell
Lets Smash the Wire
Strarted playin whit the wires. Not perfectly satisfied whit the plated brozed wire, the plating is really delicate, so wwhat I did was smashing it...
Components: Diff. wires
Pure Easy Ring
Also a easy ring to do. Just wrapp the silver around the copper, turn the copper into a knot, hammer it, done!
Components: Copperwire, Silverplated copperwire
A Lil Bit Goth Ring
One of the most simpliest ring designs I have come up whit... This ring become dark n mystic!
Components: Artistic Jasper f rom LB, Wire
Wire Work Rings
More rings to display...and hopefully, sell!
The one on the left is sold!
The one on the left is sold!
Components: African Turquoise, Howlite Turquoise, China Chrysoprase, Copper Wire ~ 18ga & 26ga.
Chakra Twist Ring
Had this necklace of chip beads that I knew I was going to take apart for something & then I found this ring tutorial & adapted it to add gemstones...
Components: wire, gemstones
Adjustable Two~Bead Ring
This is a variation of a design by Carol Ladine Lagoski...I wanted to try another ring.
This ring is sold!
This ring is sold!
Components: Copper Wire ~ 18ga & 26ga, Red Banded Agate
First Ring
I have discovered that I love copper wire and I was playing around with it....this is the result!
Components: Copper Wire ~ 18ga & 26ga, Feldspath
Vintage Ring
Something different...first try at a ring.
Components: Vintaj brass diamond, brass headpins, swarovski crystals
Eye of the Tiger
My version of a wire weave ring design from "Wire Jewelry" by Art Jewelry Books. This is ring #2, ring #1 is a pinkie ring in gold with an Cheveron...
Components: Tiger Eye rectangle, GF cable chain, 24ga G wire and lots of patience
Rings
I was inspired by Frida and Ravins rings.
I made some for my show I had a last month and sold them all, so i decided to make some more!
I made some for my show I had a last month and sold them all, so i decided to make some more!
Components: wire, beads, old earrings
Silver and Dark Blue
Again the bead w/out a match inspired me.
Components: 18 gg silver wire, dark blue glass bead
Copper and Red
The red beads inspired me.
Components: 18 gg copper wire, red crystal/glass (not sure which) beads
Attempted Peace Ring
Lynn inspired me! meh...I tried...I'll figure it out eventually, heh
Components: BIGgg copper wire, 20gg copper wire, lots of twisting, coiling and more elbow grease, oh and many hours, lol
Diagonal Copper
the lil' copper bead with no match inspired me, heh
Components: Lil' oval copper bead, BIG gg copper wire, 18gg copper wire....elbow grease, heh
Black Roses
Again I was bored, watching tutorials, and a wire rose pendant gave me this idea, since I had a couple of people asking about black rose jewelry at...
Components: 18 gg black aluminum wire, 20 gg green wire, both twisted.
Big Copper Knot
The wire inspired me..BIG and HONKIN'!!! No clue what gauge, just...BIG, and really hard to work with, but oh sooooooo cool and fun!!
Components: BIG gg copper wire, 20 gg silver wire, 2 red glass flat rectangular beads and LOTS of struggling with wire, lol
Little Knot of Silver
was bored, had wire...that's pretty much the story, lol
Components: 20 gg silver wire
Newest Spiral Adjustable!
Trying to stay awake to watch Bella as her epilepsy took a turn for the worse. Brian has to work tonight and has been up since 8 last night, just...
Components: 18 gg silver wire, 20 gg silver wire, hematite
Twisted Gold Curls with Hematite
the other earring, lol ;) I love this one!
Components: gold earring, Hematite, 20 ggsilver wire, just a tiny bit to wire the hematite into place (since I have no gold or gold tone wire), and again LOTS and lots of twisting, curving, and shaping, heh :D
Gold Twisted Knot Ring
Another bent up gold earring turned ring, heh ;) The next design is the OTHER earring from the pair, lmao! :D
Components: Gold earring, and ALOT of bending, twisting and shaping! A whole lot. ::sniffles:: muh fingers and hands hurt, heh
Gold and Black Ring
This was an earring that I had gotten from my aunt waaaaaaaay back, I don't wear gold, so the earrings got stored away with some other stuff, got...
Components: Gold earring, 18gg black aluminum wire.
Donut Ring
Heh, loved this donut, wanted to do a big, bold ring with it.
Components: 16 &18 gg copper wire, turquois (I think) donut.
Inspired To Make Rings
These were inspired by Frida & Ravin. After seeing their great designs, I had to try. you'll have to excuse my dogs nose in the second photo, she...
Components: pearls, green aventurine, green russian serpentine copper and silver craft wire
Funky Fun Ring
Just thought one of these hand made glass beads would look cool, funky and fun on a ring, so tried it out, it might be a touch cheesy, but I LOVE...
Components: green hand made glass bead, 16 gg copper wire, 18 gg copper wire.
A Little Ring Play
Ok, so I really was just playing around. Had some spare wire laying around that I couldn't think to use for anything, as t's a bit flimsy for my...
Components: 24 gg copper wire, twisted, and twisted, and twisted some more. One little tiny bit of 20 gg red wire.
Chatter
on “All Wired Up”:“Ah. I was thinking the wax was to make it easier to handle but then…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“What a cool experiment - - with great results, too !…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
on “Nesting Instinct”:“SO pretty!!! I like the way you've used the bellflowers and the links.…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“You'll want to wear this every day!
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“So I'm thinking about your "mistake"... I wonder if we could "rough up" the surface…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Happy accident turns into great look. I think you actually achieved your goal to show the…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
on “My seashore stack bracelets”:“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“I really like the effect
…” read » - on “Close to my Heart”:
“Not only did you save money, but you made something that is so close too your…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read » - on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“Fun earrings
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
on “Peridot Pleasure”:“This beautiful Julia as always!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “More the Merrier Re-design”:
“WOW!…” read »
- on “Turquoise Feather”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“Fabulous!…” read »
- on “Ebony & Ivory”:
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