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Antique Pink
About this design:
This pendant has been in my stash for over two years. It's ceramic, and had some chips, where the glaze had worn off. I decided to see what would happen if I sanded the remainder of the glaze off the raised spirals, and then retouched it with a permanent gold metallic pen. Resealed with clear coat & here is the end result...I think it pairs nicely with the fab czech ovals I ordered last week.
Components:
czech glass ovals, small copper tubes, antique copper balls & LB's copper chain.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 12, 2011 at 6:40 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Oh I love this! Your pendant looks like a perfect match with the Czech beads! And I love the mix of Czech beads you used, both color and type. I’m impressed that you came up with a way to “restore” your pendant, very smart!
On Aug 12, 2011 at 10:31 pm #
C Strecker says:Love the colors and the design!
On Aug 12, 2011 at 10:51 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love your creative solution for the chips. Great design and color combo.
On Aug 12, 2011 at 11:51 pm #
Gemme Designs says:What a beautiful revival for this, I wish I could it all closer-up!!
On Aug 12, 2011 at 11:53 pm #
Gemme Designs says:OK let’s try this again, it’s late… LOL
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What a beautiful revival for this pendant, I wish I could see it all closer-up, voilà
On Aug 13, 2011 at 1:26 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:How marvelous that you could restore this pendant! I love it, and the design of the necklace – great to wear anytime!
On Aug 13, 2011 at 6:27 am #
CAS says:Oooooooohhhhhhh … aaaaaahhhhhh … WOW! This is utterly beautiful … love the design … love the look … love everything about it!!
On Aug 13, 2011 at 9:55 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Becca, you never disappoint!! Beautifully done and an excellent idea for the pendant! A perfect match with the beads and design you chose!
On Aug 13, 2011 at 1:32 pm #
K H says:Beads are not to be wasted!!! Chipped and broken beads are simply a way to challenge our skills!!! You did a beautiful job of turning someone else’s trash into treasure!!!!!
On Aug 13, 2011 at 9:10 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful!