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Looks a Bit Egyptian?
About this design:
This is still sort of a work in progress. It isn't exactly as I first planned but I like it better. I still have to find or make a clasp that will do it justice. Any suggestions?
Please excuse the shabby display piece. All of my good ones are currently occupied.
Components:
textured and fire finished red brass, chrysocolla jasper, gold plated spacers brass beads and beading chainAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 01, 2011 at 11:02 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:I love it, very unique, great colors, great textures.
On Sep 02, 2011 at 12:31 pm #
Rocky D says:Love, love, love the design. Simple yet Bold
On Sep 02, 2011 at 12:37 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:This is great Nancy! I especially love the way you’ve arranged the chrysocolla jasper with the metal beads. And of course your textured metal drops are always fantastic!!
As far as a clasp, I know you’ll come up with something just perfect for this! Be sure and show us what you make!
On Sep 02, 2011 at 2:07 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks everyone.
I made a tentative decision on a clasp but it might be a bit large. I’ll just watch it and see what it does.
Here are some additional photos.
On Sep 02, 2011 at 2:26 pm #
Reet says:I don’t have any suggestions BUT I want to tell you that your design and work are EXCELLENT!I love it very very much!
On Sep 02, 2011 at 5:20 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Can’t you just pound out a matching hook & eye from similar-toned wire? I bet that would look great!
On Sep 03, 2011 at 12:01 am #
MoonBell says:Love!
On Sep 03, 2011 at 1:38 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:This is just lovely, Nancy! Did you borrow Nicole’s tools?
It’s a great design, and I love the colors!
On Sep 03, 2011 at 10:11 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is a real statement necklace (and earrings)!! Outstanding design!! Love it!
On Sep 03, 2011 at 11:00 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Love this set!!! It is gorgeous
On Sep 03, 2011 at 11:57 am #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks for the compliments everyone.
No, Sue, I didn’t borrow Nicole tools. Got my own hammer and torch so I can pound and burn anything! However, I really neeeeed some more hammers so I can pound different patterns.
On Sep 03, 2011 at 12:05 pm #
CAS says:LRC lovely … lovely … lovely!
On Sep 03, 2011 at 12:12 pm #
K H says:Love the necklace!!!! I also would have done a hook & eye, but a lot of folks like toggles.
On Sep 05, 2011 at 12:59 pm #
LauraW says:I love it! Where did you find the hammered pieces and how did you make them? I have sheet metal and wondered if I cut three pieces and used one of my hammers, would I get a similar result? And the toggle looks wonderful-you could make another version with the other suggestions above and see how it works, but with different stones so it’s not an exact duplicate. You’re very talented!
On Sep 06, 2011 at 3:46 am #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks for the compliments everyone.
L white, I cut the pieces with metal snips. First I made patterns with some light cardboard then traced around them with a fine sharpie. After I got them cut out I punched the holes, filed the edges then smoothed the edges with 4/0 steel wool. All of the texturing was done with a chasing hammer. When I finished with the texturing I used my torch to give them a little extra color.
If you have never worked with snips they can be sort of difficult to manipulate. I have made many scraps even though they weren’t what I was planning to do. The brass I used is 24 gauge and it can be a bit stiff when it comes to cutting with snips. I haven’t tried 26 gauge but I’m sure it would be a lot easier to cut.
Go to it, have fun and let me know how things turn out.
On Sep 06, 2011 at 6:17 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:LRC … love how this piece looks! The green beads go so nicely with your hammered pieces. Sweet!! SLS
On Sep 07, 2011 at 1:50 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Once again you have a winner! It’s gorgeous!
On Sep 08, 2011 at 10:22 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Very nice!
On Sep 09, 2011 at 2:17 pm #
C Strecker says:great piece!
On Sep 09, 2011 at 11:15 pm #
Gemme Designs says:This is a masterpiece LRC!! It has everything; a very cool design, beautiful stones and colors and your hammered pieces are definite stunners, WOW how I love this, very elegant!!
On Sep 10, 2011 at 1:04 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Thank You Everyone for your compliments and suggestions. You are a fantastic group of Beading Buddies.
On Sep 10, 2011 at 10:31 pm #
LArc Enciel says:Very Nice!!!!!