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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great job, I admire all the hard work it took.…” read »
on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thanks Becky. No it came out as is the first time.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
Dark Knight
About this design:
I think my little air plant croaked! =(
But still makes a nice backdrop for earrings. These are silver & brass etched in the saltwater bath, patina'd with Guilders Paste, sanded & sealed with clear coat.
Components:
20 G Nickle silver sheet, 22 G Brass sheet, Czech Glass squares.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 20, 2011 at 8:09 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:These are outstanding!
On Dec 20, 2011 at 8:48 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a great idea, Becca — these are fab! So many possibilities!
On Dec 21, 2011 at 10:43 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:I like these!
On Dec 21, 2011 at 12:47 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Fabulous!!
Love the mixed metals!
On Dec 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm #
MoonBell says:Wonderful!
On Dec 23, 2011 at 4:40 pm #
Diane Cauley says:These are super cool!
On Dec 29, 2011 at 4:56 pm #
nancykathryn says:Don’t have the first clue how to make something like this but I do know what I like, and I like this a lot.
On Dec 31, 2011 at 3:39 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Absolutely great, Becca!
Please explain to me the “salt water bath” etching….
On Jan 03, 2012 at 7:44 pm #
Becca W says:Thanks all! Little RC – I’m not going to pretend that I can explain the process, as it’s rather technical, and I wouldn’t even know where to begin.
I did, however find a nifty little explaination on this site: http://www.greenart.info/galvetch/advan.htm that discusses the advantages of chemical free etching, and includes a nice paragraph of what actually does take place in the “Bath”. Happy Etching!