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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
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Copper and Jasper Pendant
About this design:
I saw a pendant similar to this one on line last week. The technique looked very interesting so I thought I'd give it a try but put my own twist on it. Don't remember where I saw it...Don't remember the name of the artist or I would give her credit for the inspiration.
Components:
copper wire, chrysocolla jasperRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 8:40 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Really great job, this is such a neat pendant.
On Jan 02, 2013 at 8:42 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love this..great job on the wire wrapping Nancy!!!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 9:09 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Love the color combination of the copper and green. The spiral design is gorgeous!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 9:16 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful piece! Beautiful wire work!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 1:13 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Ooooh, I’m in love! What great wirework & fab color combo, Nancy!
P.S. What gauges did you use for this, please?
On Jan 03, 2013 at 9:49 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:BEAUTIFUL work, Nancy!!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 10:36 am #
Deb Harding says:Very nicely done Nancy. Love the green stones.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 10:50 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous focal, Nancy!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 12:34 pm #
Little Round Chick says:You are all so generous with your compliments. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Lynn, the frame of this piece is 14ga and the beads are strung on 24ga. I thought about using 16ga but it just isn’t heavy enough to make a sturdy frame.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 5:53 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Your wire work is amazing! So beautiful!!!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 6:12 pm #
K Duffy says:I would sure like to see step by step directions for this one….I really really want to attempt it.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 7:22 pm #
Elis Mom says:Very nice!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 8:12 pm #
Asia says:What a beautiful piece
On Jan 03, 2013 at 8:42 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks again for all of the nice comments everyone. It is fun to experiment and great when all of you enjoy it, too.
Now about a step-by-step….. I’m not sure if I could do it again….. I’ll give it a whirl and see how it turns out. If I post instructions you will know that I figured it out. If you never hear another word about it you will know I wound up with a miserable failure.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 11:53 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Nancy, you crack me up! I just can’t imagine you creating anything one could call a “miserable failure”!
Thanks for the info regarding the gauges!
On Jan 04, 2013 at 2:12 am #
franny says:yes, thanks for the gauges info..seem to be needing this knowledge lately, & it’s useful to see the ‘real thing’…this is beautiful, Nancy & the green of the chrysocolla jasper is stunning with the bright copper!
On Jan 04, 2013 at 8:22 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:OMG Nancy this is stunning love the design!
On Jan 04, 2013 at 11:44 am #
Fresh Baked says:So pretty, Nancy. Love the colors and your wire work is awesome here.
On Jan 04, 2013 at 3:14 pm #
M Majino says:Very creative and interesting technique. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pendant!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:10 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Great job