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Chatter
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
- on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:
“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
Skroodles & Flowers
About this design:
In early July Pam (the Funky Tulip) posted an intriguing earring design ('Twist Me Around') featuring some of her lampwork beads hanging from copper wire corkscrews. About the same time, Katherine (KH) posted 'Summer Flower' earrings, with trios of glass flower bells. I loved both designs, and composed a hybrid of the 2 designs. (The tiny wire snarls inside the flower bells are another tip of the hat to KH's work.) Thank you for the inspiration!
Components:
Copper wire and pressed glassRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 06, 2011 at 1:31 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Love the title and love the earrings! Adorable!
On Aug 06, 2011 at 3:16 pm #
K H says:Mary I absolutely love those earrings!!!! Great minds must think alike because this morning I reached for my Bells of Ireland earrings. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine
On Aug 06, 2011 at 4:55 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Katherine – They are so fun… and I’ve gotten compliments on them when I’ve worn them.
On Aug 06, 2011 at 5:05 pm #
K H says:Mary, have you tried making your own copper earwires? The are so easy to make and by either squaring the top or making longer tails you don’t have to worry about them falling out of your ears. When I was at Oshkosh last week we had a heck of a storm blow through, and if I had been wearing standard store-bought earwires I am sure that they would have blown right out of my earlobes. Katherine
On Aug 06, 2011 at 5:40 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I love these!
I’ve started to make most of my earwires. I love that I can vary the size of the curve to complement the earring design. And the extra long tails ensure they stay in my ears.
On Aug 06, 2011 at 5:50 pm #
NY Bella says:These are adorable! Love them!!
On Aug 07, 2011 at 10:53 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Absolute delightful ear rings.
On Aug 09, 2011 at 3:03 am #
C Strecker says:Great design..and versatile! so cute..
On Aug 09, 2011 at 12:09 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Thank you for all the kind comments – but most of the credit is due to Pam & Katherine!
KH: yes, sometimes I make my own earwires – see ‘Reposing Reptile’ & ‘AZ Hummingbird’ for some examples – doing so is fun & creative, but most of the time I am lazy and use pre-made ones. I am lucky to be one of the people who doesn’t lose earrings easily – must have robust earlobes???
On Aug 09, 2011 at 2:07 pm #
K H says:Blushing
Since I started wearing my handmade pure copper earwires I have had fewer problems with sore earlobes – even if I wear them several days straight and don’t remove them at night. Some of the commercial earwires must contain mystry metal.
On Aug 09, 2011 at 7:18 pm #
sunny chick says:Great earrings, Eeka!
On Aug 10, 2011 at 12:56 am #
Reet says:Such lovely earrings !
On Aug 10, 2011 at 1:56 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Isn’t it great when you can combine several designs into your own unique style? These earrings are absolutely adorable! No wonder you get lots of comments about them!
Your title made me giggle, too!
On Aug 11, 2011 at 2:50 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Thanks!!!
KH – a friend has found that she is not sensitive to the metal in earwires after all – she is sensitive to commercial metal cleaners/coatings! She now cleans her metals with a pinch of dry baking soda on a soft cloth… no more problems!
CCS: What can I say – I see past, I think earrings!
On Aug 12, 2011 at 4:15 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:er, that would be pasta, not past