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Rhyolite Celtic heart bracelet.

by Kerry on 01/27/12

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About this design:

I have started making jewellery as a hobby and am still learning some techniques, so wanted something simple. I am originally from the UK and one of my favourite places is Snowdonia in Wales. The mountains of Snowdonia are mainly made up of Rhyolite so i wanted to make something to express my love for all things mountainous and of nature :-)

Components:

I used 20 gauge artisans wire to craft the hearts which were made really simply by wrapping the wire around my round nose pliers. Rhyolite oval beads were the main feature, then 1mm brown leather cord to pull it all together. I used techniques that i have learnt from three different books to put this design together.

Read the comments (or add your own)

On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:08 am #
nancykathryn says:

Those beads are yummy, I love the colours. Your design is great, and interesting! Beautiful piece.
On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:28 am #
NY Bella says:

What a beautiful necklace! I love your design! Congrats!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:40 am #
JustImagine - Val says:

This is beautiful! I love the earthy feel with the leather, metal and rhyolite.
On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:52 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:

Cool design, I like this! I’ve always loved rhyolite, it’s like there’s a little world in each stone…
On Jan 27, 2012 at 1:54 pm #
gembeans says:

Very creative bracelet and yes, I could see this as a necklace too! Love the “earthyness” (don’t think that’s a word) of rhyolite!!! Another one of my favorites.
On Jan 27, 2012 at 6:18 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:

Nice use of the hearts! I love rhyolite – there’s a a MOUNTAIN made of it? be still my heart!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 6:22 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

I totally agree with all the other ladies, Kerry! What a fantastic design and your wirework is wonderful! Love rhyolite — so many ways to use it! Oh, my — an entire MOUNTAIN of it?!?!?! Eeka Mouse, let’s pack up and go!

Kerry, welcome to the Design Gallery! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your designs!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
qltldy10 says:

Oh my, this is wonderful! The wire is cool, and looks wonderful with the stones- I just love it!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 7:32 pm #
Kerry says:

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments. I feel very encouraged by your kind words. And yes there are mountains made of rhyolite but they are not shiny and polished like the nice beads here
On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:11 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

Ditto the other ladies! Rhyolite is a favorite of mine and your wire hearts are fabulous! I’m amazed that you found beads with large enough holes for leather too! Great job!
I REALLY love this!
On Jan 28, 2012 at 8:09 am #
Eeka Mouse says:

ah well, in my dreams they are polished & lovely. I also long to visit Jade Beach…
On Jan 29, 2012 at 6:47 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Fantastic wire work in the hearts. Like everyone else I love rhyolite and anything on leather cord.
Great Design!
On Jan 31, 2012 at 3:40 am #
C Strecker says:

Your heart design is great! nice job!
On Jan 31, 2012 at 11:07 am #
Nancy Mc says:

Oh my goodness..what awesome wire work.
Love those stones! The Mountains of Snowdonia sound like they’re out of a fairytale!
Beautiful work~ ~
On Feb 01, 2012 at 1:36 pm #
Kerry says:

oh they are certainly out of a fairytale. Infact JRR Tolkien got ideas for some of his works from the welsh mountains Thank you once again everyone for your wonderful, encouraging comments.