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on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
- 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 »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“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 »
Vintaj Blue Butterfly
About this design:
All of the pieces for this were on a necklace I bought for parts. All the metal parts were silver. I used the Vintaj marine patina on all the metal components so they matched the beads.
Components:
Silver metal beads. Blue glass beads. Vintaj patina marine. Jump rings. Lobster claw clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 5:42 am #
Medieval Momma says:Love this, wish I could see the potential in old necklaces. The patina looks great and pulls the whole piece together.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:12 am #
Asia says:Deb, you have done it again, this is perfect
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:25 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Simply beautful, Deb! Love your creativity in re-purposing! I’m envious…..
On Jan 08, 2013 at 10:07 am #
CAS says:So cute Deb! I’m going to be getting my hands on some of my late Grandmother’s (paternal) jewelry this weekend … can’t wait … so many possibilities!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 10:42 am #
Deb Harding says:Thank you everyone. The main reason I posted this is to show the patina on silver metal (wouldn’t do it to sterling lol). I’ve not really seen examples of that and I just tried it to see and liked the results.
CAS I’m envious of all this old jewelry you’ll be getting.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:19 am #
Laud says:Perfect winter piece. I seem focused on white-blue at this time, and here you’ve done a marvelous job with those colors. I like the patina a lot. (I got the green-blue patina set back in October. Haven’t had the nerve to use it yet, but now I’ll just have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:29 am #
Peggy3 says:The patina on the metal looks great. And the butterfly adds a touch of whimsy. Nice
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:30 am #
OK Jacki says:this is beautiful, Deb
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:34 am #
Deb Harding says:Thank you so much Laud.
I’m amazed at how the patina changes the look of the metal. It makes inexpensive metal beads look like vintage pieces. I spent hours looking at the Vintaj website before using it though.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:35 am #
Deb Harding says:Thank you Peggy and Jackie.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:44 am #
Deb Harding says:Laud…I don’t know if you saw it but I also have a necklace where I used this same patina on brass. It makes the brass look verdigris. I’m still working on.getting the other 2 colors in my kit to look good.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 3:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Lovely
On Jan 08, 2013 at 4:15 pm #
Janet Miriam says:ADORABLE! Love the color!!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 5:50 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thank you Frida and Janet.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 6:32 pm #
Peggy3 says:Hi Deb – you mentioned “I’m still working on.getting the other 2 colors in my kit to look good.”. Is there a way to remove the patina finish once it has dried?
On Jan 08, 2013 at 6:40 pm #
Deb Harding says:I just actually took a toothbrush and scrubbed the mess out of the arte metal piece that I couldn’t get to look right. I didn’t buy the glaze and that’s my problem. The colors don’t mix as well without it I don’t think. Of course I hadn’t left it on overnight. Don’t know if it.comes off after that long. I’m playing with some metal pieces I’m not gonna use.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:21 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice, I like your patina on them.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:33 pm #
franny says:really like the effect the blue patina has on the silver ribbed beads, Deb!…like uncovered treasure..don’t have the space to ‘mess’ with this but it looks like fun…YOU’RE always experimenting & coming up with great results!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:57 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Soooo very cute and girlish!:) Love it
On Jan 08, 2013 at 10:08 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thank you Lynn and Julia. Franny aa far as space goes..I’m sitting on my couch with my stacks of bead boxes in front of me using the lid of a margarine tub for the patina. You only put out a small drop of patina because it dries so fast.
On Jan 09, 2013 at 7:53 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Deb, this piece is awesome! Great job with the patina….even more amazing that I have a vision of you sitting on a couch with a margarine lid as your work station!!
you are very talented! jb
Have you used the Gilders paste? Not expensive and just as fun! Really easy to use. I just started fooling around with it and the patina stain and found it really looks cool on Acrylic beads and they are super easy to throw away if they look like blahhhh, because of the price.
On Jan 09, 2013 at 10:45 am #
NY Bella says:I love this, Deb! Fab piece!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 11:25 am #
Deb Harding says:Thanks Maria and Judith.
Judith…lol about your vision…I do have a clip board and a small bead board I got in a jewelry kit. No table at this time as my dining room is kind of dismantled to do something to the floor.
I haven’t tried the Gilder’s paste. I bought the patina to do my Mom’s necklace. It was my first time using it and I was really pleased with it. Mostly…go look at my Waterlilies for Mom necklace you’ll see what I mean in description. Your the 3rd person that has mentioned Gilder’s paste to me so I’m getting more and more interested.
Thanks also for the complment. I think you are also and it impresses me that you also see potential in not so great jewelry to be redone to pretty cool jewelry!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:43 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Deb, you have been experimenting feverishly and the results are amazing! add to that all your repurposing and you are a modern marvel! xoxo!!!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 5:06 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Beautiful job of re-purposing. Love the design. Love the color!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 6:00 pm #
Deb Harding says:You’re being silly Becky. I’m sure my Mom doesn’t think I’m a marvel!! lol. But thanks for the compliment.
And thank yoi Nancy.
On Jan 10, 2013 at 6:11 am #
Eeka Mouse says:The lid of a shoebox, lined with a washcloth, is an excellent improvised worksurface.
Love how the patina ties the beads together in this.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 2:05 am #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:I so love this piece. Deb you are so talented.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:02 am #
Deb Harding says:Thank you so much Granny.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:12 am #
Elis Mom says:I missed this one completely! Beautiful job with the patina. Love the design!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 1:12 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thanks Susie. I love it when I can use basically leftovers to make something.
On Mar 02, 2013 at 7:48 pm #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:This is another very, very pretty piece. Love it.