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franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »
Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:
“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »

It's a Chain Thing

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About this design:

I'm just about out of sheet copper. I wanted to make something using this small piece and see if I could make a very eye catching design. Initially it looked a bit plain so I added the chain. Think it will be noticed?

Components:

24ga sheet copper, chain, bronze niobium ear wires, simple copper toggle from LB

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Jun 11, 2012 at 4:08 pm #
Bettys Beads says:

Eye catching??? Wow is it ever and very elegant. Love it and all your copper.
On Jun 11, 2012 at 5:15 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Thanks, Betty, obviously I do love copper. Last week I did some work with silver filled wire and it isn’t nearly as easy as working with copper of the same gauge.
On Jun 11, 2012 at 6:40 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:

Love this!! I can see the fire work on this (?) or am I hallucinating?
On Jun 11, 2012 at 7:20 pm #
KatsAllThat says:

I love copper jewelry and this is really beautiful.
On Jun 11, 2012 at 7:24 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

Very, very cool!!
On Jun 11, 2012 at 9:50 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

I love copper, and this one is no exception. Beautiful work Nancy!!
On Jun 11, 2012 at 10:58 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Thanks for the compliments and comments Everyone. I’m glad you like my “Dazzler.” I had one heck of a time getting the light in the right place. My camera isn’t too high tech so it has problems taking a light reading off of a Shiny Object.
On Jun 12, 2012 at 12:11 am #
Fresh Baked says:

Great call to add the chain. It really adds something special to these pieces. Both are wonderfully eye catching!
On Jun 12, 2012 at 10:23 am #
sweetjane says:

This is beautiful!! Very inspirational for me as I want to get into metalwork!
On Jun 12, 2012 at 12:44 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:

Another master piece! Lovely. I could see this in different metals too.
On Jun 12, 2012 at 1:20 pm #
nancykathryn says:

Stunning, unique and stunning. Running out of adjectives!
On Jun 13, 2012 at 11:03 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:

Very nice! The shiny cooper is so eye catching!
On Jun 13, 2012 at 11:17 am #
MagdaEmam says:

Beautiful.
On Jun 13, 2012 at 2:13 pm #
sunny chick says:

Gorgeous!
On Jun 13, 2012 at 6:17 pm #
N radon says:

Wow! Simply gorgeous! Adding the chain really brings up the WOW Factor, I love it.
On Jun 13, 2012 at 7:18 pm #
olive penguin says:

This is each a unique design, I don’t know how it could be missed! It’s beautiful!
On Jun 13, 2012 at 8:37 pm #
Elis Mom says:

Gorgeous!
On Jun 14, 2012 at 7:22 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Thanks everyone. This is an experiment that really worked. I’ve had many that didn’t.
On Jul 05, 2012 at 8:25 pm #
S Moyers says:

So nice and shiny! Yep, never toss the scraps. Perfect, doesn’t need anything else but a pretty neck to show it off.