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Just a wave of pearls
About this design:
I custom made this for a neighbor of mine for Christmas. She had a cuff I made for her earlier this year, and she lost it, so she wanted me to make her another one, but this time with a clasp. It was quite an experience, but I'm really happy with the result! Hope she likes it...
Components:
8 ga copper, peacock pearlsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 14, 2011 at 3:15 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Wow this is a great cuff, Sue !!!!
I like the idea of a clasp… great job… I’m sure she will love it !!!!!
I sent you a couple of messages….
On Dec 14, 2011 at 5:43 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Sue, this is beautiful!!! What a fab job you did on this one! The peacock pearls look terrific with the copper! Hugs to you!
On Dec 14, 2011 at 9:37 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:This really is beautiful, Sue!
Love the texturing, and the gentle wave really gives it that special *something*!
Lucky girl to get this beauty!
On Dec 14, 2011 at 10:35 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Love the cuff, simple and very elegant! Love the “hammered” look
On Dec 14, 2011 at 12:25 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Fabulous design, Sue! Love it!
However, next time you should really should try a heavier wire.
On Dec 14, 2011 at 2:51 pm #
Jenn Flaten says:Very cool!I love the simplicity of the design.
On Dec 14, 2011 at 7:06 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Stylish! Unusual! I love it!
On Dec 14, 2011 at 10:28 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thank you all!
Violet, I’ll check messages soon…
Nancy, I had been thinking about 6 ga…hmmm (ya, right! This was tough enough! You would have been laughing if you had seen the contortions I went through!)
Lynn, I didn’t think the peacock pearls would work well, but they really do. I’m happy – hope Kathleen will be!
Sarah, it’s good to see you again!
On Dec 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Stunning !
On Dec 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm #
K H says:Awesome bracelet!!!! I know she will love it!!!:)
On Dec 14, 2011 at 10:48 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thank you Kim!
Thanks, Katherine! The ‘fun’ part was getting the ends smooth and rounded – there has to be a better way than filing and sanding with steel wool!
On Dec 14, 2011 at 11:33 pm #
K H says:Maybe a dremel? I use a lot of nail boards. They are cheap and work great.
On Dec 15, 2011 at 12:54 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I might have to try the nail boards. I’m a little heavy handed with the dremel – doesn’t give me the control I need. Thanks for the advice, K H!
On Dec 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Oh Sue, I just love the bracelet! You did a great job with it!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 10:00 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Gorgeous…not sure how I missed this one!!