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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
Spring Rings
About this design:
I had a bunch of misc rings to use up as left overs. I added copper circles that were etched in the saltwater bath and then cut with a circle cutter and hammered into a dome. The pendant is three brass rings soldered to a small copper washer to form petals of a flower.
Components:
Red Creek Jasper, Vintaj hammered rings, LB's bolo chain as links.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 10, 2012 at 1:57 pm #
gembeans says:Wonderful flower, love the offset etched copper domes, and red creek jasper is one of my favs! Great design. This spring rings with delight for me!!!teehee
On Mar 10, 2012 at 3:28 pm #
BeataViscera says:I love what you did with the metals in this necklace. Great job!
On Mar 10, 2012 at 10:16 pm #
olive penguin says:Beautiful! Great design and colors in this necklace.
On Mar 11, 2012 at 12:30 am #
N radon says:Great metal work and I am impressed with your design and layout. The Jasper sure does go well with that copper.
On Mar 11, 2012 at 9:41 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I knew this was yours before I read your name Becca. Beautiful use of left overs and it has such great balance! I LOVE it!
On Mar 11, 2012 at 10:08 am #
sunny chick says:Becca, this is absolutely fabulous!
On Mar 11, 2012 at 10:39 am #
CAS says:Becca! This is gloriously yummy! Love it!
On Mar 11, 2012 at 5:26 pm #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Very organic!! I love it!
On Mar 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm #
NY Bella says:This is great! Love the design and colors!
On Mar 12, 2012 at 11:41 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Wonderful metalwork and great design!
On May 07, 2012 at 3:17 am #
DJluvs2bead says:Copper, brass, and the Red Creek Jasper look fabulous together! Great choices for a unique and lovely necklace.