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on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
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“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
Turquoise and Washers
About this design:
I had these colorful heat treated washers left over from the necklace I made with washers and chain. The turquoise is left over from the silver filled bracelet material. Guess this could be called "Left Over Ear Rings" since none of the components were purchased specifically to make ear rings.
Components:
heat treated copper washers, small turquoise nuggets, niobium ear wiresRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 27, 2012 at 9:30 pm #
JC Hamm says:I’m a fan of left overs. The copper and turquoise are awesome together.
On Oct 28, 2012 at 12:27 am #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks JC. Working with oddly assorted components is a fun challenge.
On Oct 28, 2012 at 8:02 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Oct 28, 2012 at 9:25 am #
Asia says:Love those, did you flame the copper yourself? Just started experimenting with torch and not always do I get that lovely flamed look
On Oct 28, 2012 at 11:39 am #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks Alice and Asia.
Yes, Asia, I did the flame treatment. I’ve been playing with the torch for quite some time and I still have trouble getting the color I want. Most of the time I use the flame on the back side so it is always a surprise when I turn the piece over.
On Oct 28, 2012 at 2:45 pm #
Medieval Momma says:I’ve got a torch, just haven’t summoned the courage to use it yet. These earrings might be just the inspiration I need.
On Oct 28, 2012 at 4:31 pm #
Little Round Chick says:MM, I had my torch for at least 2 years before I finally worked up the courage to use it. My successes have ranged from lightly toasted to burnt black. My best advice is just do it!
On Oct 28, 2012 at 9:02 pm #
Asia says:Thank you again, I am very new to beading, so far I managed to ball copper wire and flame it without consistency.