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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Close....Ottawa! lol! Lucky you living in the city with some of the best bead stores…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“This is stunning.....love the blue lace agate!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I love this Deb! It's so delicate-- and even if the leaf is only 1"...the…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Yes, I agree with Deb, they are lovely in the photo.wish I could see them in…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“So pretty! This is one of my favs!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You must live in Montreal!! LOL!! And freaking cold too darn!!
Same here! …” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Well if they are even prettier than the photos then they must be drop dead gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
- on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:
“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
And now for something completely different...
About this design:
As it suggests in the title, this is something i have never tried before. I had this brass wire and was at a loss what to do with it. I also had this itching desire to make something kinda ancient Celtic looking. So i took the wire and just started bending it. There really was no idea, i just kinda went along with my hands and this is the end result! Please comment and let me know your thoughts are as i am unsure what i just did! lol. I also used the remaining wire to make the Celtic arm cuff.
Components:
14 gauge brass wire. 8mm red tigers eye beads. 14mm Turquoise impression jasper beads. 12mm magnesite beads. Antique brass jump rings. The gold spacers are actually from guitar strings! Antique brass lobster clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 17, 2012 at 7:40 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I LIKE it!! A lot!
Are you sure this is the first time you’ve done this? Great balance of shape, texture and color.
I’m trying to figure out where the guitar strings are in the design. Are they the coils on the focal? Those must have been pretty hard to bend!
On Jul 17, 2012 at 8:57 pm #
Kerry says:Yes, the first time. It’s not actually guitar strings, its actually the gold spacers which are between the three stones…the spacers are from guitar strings. A friend of mine gave them to me and asked me to use them in my designs if i could. so i did!
On Jul 18, 2012 at 8:10 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:This is a beauty! I really like that front section alot, and the whole design is wonderful!
On Jul 18, 2012 at 8:58 am #
nancykathryn says:Well I for one like both of these, the necklace in particular appeals to me. Kinda random, but it all goes together.
On Jul 18, 2012 at 9:11 am #
sunny chick says:Kerry, your wire work is magnificent! Woo Hoo for you!! This is amazing!
On Jul 18, 2012 at 5:46 pm #
JC Hamm says:WOW WOW!!! I love it.Thats it, I really have to learn how wire wrap.Did someone teach you or did you just try this on your own.Whatever the case, your very talented!!!!
On Jul 18, 2012 at 6:45 pm #
Laud says:I’m so ham-fisted with wire, I really admire how well this turned out. Guitar strings! Wonderful, creative thinking.
On Jul 18, 2012 at 8:15 pm #
Kerry says:Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments. I have not been taught to wire wrap. It’s something i learnt myself from books. There are some really good wire work books in Barnes and noble that have helped me a lot. It can be frustrating, i have wasted so much wire! But eventually it gets easier
I think i will start to do more wire work now.
On Jul 23, 2012 at 6:50 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Apparently your wire knew just what it wanted to do. These are great pieces and you have done a superb job for the first time.
WARNING! Wire work is addictive!
On Jul 24, 2012 at 3:06 pm #
C Strecker says:great design and nice wirework!