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Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
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Ann-a706 on “Tourmaline Dream”:
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Terra Cotta Treasure

by RosaLee J on 02/15/12

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About this design:

The pendant on this necklace is an old stamped metal piece I found in a flea market. I alcohol inked it in Terra Cotta and then buffed off the raised portions to let the silver color of the metal show through. The necklace is strung with Peacock Blue Vista Jasper in very large nuggets. I love it because it is so bold yet casual. Where are my denim jeans and white shirt?

Components:

Vintage metal stamping,alcohol ink,Nunn Sealer,vista Jasper,metallic copper coated glass beads, toggle clasp, crimps,wire guardians.

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Feb 15, 2012 at 3:14 pm #
Miannda says:

Wow, so beautiful! Nice colors!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 4:15 pm #
NY Bella says:

What a gorgeous pendant! Love the colors!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 4:25 pm #
Copper Penny says:

Stunning, you did an amazing job on the pendant. I really love the earthy colors.
On Feb 15, 2012 at 4:58 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

Ooooh. Love the stones with this wonderful pendant. T-shirt and jeans would be the perfect outfit.
On Feb 15, 2012 at 5:56 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:

Great what you did to the focal; great choice of stones to go w/it. I’d love to wear this w/my jeans & white shirt!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 6:28 pm #
olive penguin says:

Very pretty, I think that pendant is amazing. The stones and pendant compliment each other nicely.
On Feb 16, 2012 at 10:46 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:

Love this!! The outfit you described would be perfect for this necklace!
On Feb 16, 2012 at 12:11 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Flea markets and thrift shops are the greatest! You never know what treasures you’ll find. Your pendant is definitely a treasure especially the way you finished it.
On Feb 16, 2012 at 12:53 pm #
gembeans says:

Great job! It takes that “just right” pendant to make a simple strand of chip of nuggets pop. You succeeded on this one.
On Feb 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm #
Nancy Mc says:

Just fabulous! The colors are so serene,but they still “talk” to me! You sure are a talented lady.
On Feb 16, 2012 at 8:01 pm #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:

That pendant is fabulous!
On Feb 16, 2012 at 9:11 pm #
Studio47hundred says:

Oh my! Love it!!!!
Pendant is gorgeous!
On Feb 18, 2012 at 2:37 pm #
sunny chick says:

Beautiful!
On Feb 23, 2012 at 11:01 pm #
RosaLee J says:

To Eeka Mouse. I used alcohol ink painted on the whole piece in Terra Cotta and then took buffer and buffed off the raised portion of the silver and added a protective coat of Nunn Sealer.