The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Just a Bit Worn”:“Like how you used your misc. bits and the rebar wire! Turned out great.
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on “Southwestern Summer”:“The focal really grabbed my attention. I just love rough nuggets. All the colors work so…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Oh,how unique. It's what I like to call Earthy bling. The copper clasp is frosting on…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Beautiful. Def one of a kind pieces…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“I must echo others thoughts here on how awesome your skills are in creating these pieces.…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Love this! It's all my favorite colors, love the silk tie, I want to do that…” read »
- on “Just a Bit Worn”:
“Great design. Way to improvise.…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Beautiful and earthy…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Stunning Asia
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“Wow..what a work of art! I'll borrow,when the other ladies are done. ( A scuffle may…” read »
- on “Just a Bit Worn”:
“This really speaks to me. I love your eclectic mix of glass,stones,and leather. Very nice!!…” read »
on “Southwestern Summer”:“I love this...the colors...design..it's all good!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“A great necklace!!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I just love it...it's a great piece!!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just fabulous!! Great bracelet!!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Necklace”:“Ohhh, I love the bohemian-ish look!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Fabulous! Love your design!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Asia, this is a great piece! Love the organic feel it has! Congrats!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Me too. I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you and others…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“So cool! I'd be wearing these all summer long!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Light and airy. You're absolutely right...perfect for summer!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“It's beautiful, Asia. I'd wear it in a heartbeat!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:“Stunning! I LOVE the focal!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“I am always in awe of those who do metal work...that is one of many things…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“This is fantastic! I love the colors, and that focal is stunning!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Congrats Susie!! I'm so happy for you!!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Yep! I'm gonna frame it!…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Awesome job!!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set!!! You did an excellent job!!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Love all the colors!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Very bright and summery. Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“Love this one the most! Your metal work is awesome!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just gorgeous Asia! Are the rest of the beads from your stash? Or did you order…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Good thing I don't know where you live or I would sneak into your house and…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thanks Asia! What should I apply it though, so it doesn't wipe out of the grooves…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Molly! the cool summer set is gorgeous. you are something else. Fantastic designs.…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“I just love this necklace!…” read »
folds and edges
About this design:
I like how folded metal looks when it is pulled apart... how the edges harden and make a 'crimp' in the metal. I hammered some copper, pulled it apart, cut it into two pieces, and soldered in a cross bar of copper wire. A little liver of sulfur to take out the shine, and some beer quartz to dangle from below.
Components:
24 gauge copper sheet, 20 gauge copper wire, beer quartz, 24 gauge copper wire.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 07, 2012 at 2:24 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:These are lovely !
On Sep 07, 2012 at 5:16 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:excellent idea!! please come and teach me how!
On Sep 07, 2012 at 7:18 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Super cool design.
On Sep 08, 2012 at 12:58 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Very unique! Love them!
On Sep 08, 2012 at 6:44 am #
CAS says:Oooooohhhhhh … aaaaaahhhhhh … STUNNING!!!! These are gorgeously unique … little masterpieces. I’d wear them in a hot heartbeat … WOW!
On Sep 08, 2012 at 8:38 pm #
gembeans says:Lovely colors and design. Reminds me of a
flur de lis (spell?) or a cookie cutter… both are cool in my book!