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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 »
M Wire Bracelet
About this design:
Wirewrapping using artistic wire brass 16 gauge and 24 gauge. Clored first with acrylic and then gilders paste over ended with a clear finish. It looks like an M in the wrapping, thats great my second name being Margareta and my surename Malm. I might change the clasp to a vintaj brass (no at home). Might also add some gilders paste to chain? hmmm... Saw that the beads needs some cleaning me have made a mess :( So it might be some changes to the design. I wasn't making it to myself but guess I have to use it...
Components:
Artistic wire brass gauge 16 + 24, Vintaj Natural Brass chain/jumprings, Seed Beads, Czech, Crystals, Shell Pearls,Gilders Paste, Claudine Hellmuth studio multimedium gloss (Gun metal clasp). Stach: Acrylic PaintAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:31 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love it, Frida!!! It’s really cool the way it is but if you want to change it up, I know that would be fab, too! Maybe you could just wear it in the shower (?) to clean it up?
On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:32 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:40 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you dear Becky
I actually might do the shower trick 
I’m thinking of abusing it some and see how strong it is. Specially the metal coloring worries me a bit. I didn’t put any exensive stuff in the design ’cause I wanna se how it holds…
On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:47 pm #
Elis Mom says:Frida, it’s great! I love how you used the gilder’s paste. It adds so much depth to the design. Perhaps all you need to do is apply some paste to the links, and change up the clasp to a larger one……
On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:51 pm #
Elis Mom says:Oh! I forgot to say your wirework is to die for!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:10 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you Susie
I actually thought about a larger clasp think this looks a bit small, just added it to get a picture/look of the design. Some gilders on the chain could do it.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:11 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:I’m so impatient sometimes… Must buy me some vintaj clasps.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:33 pm #
Deb Harding says:Wow! Spectacular…I would have no patience for this.
As aggravated as I get at jump rings and head pins and getting chain to hang right.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:51 pm #
Elis Mom says:Frida, if you can create such lovely wirework, you are more than patient!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:53 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you Deb
Tell me about it, I can be really angry with this kind of work…
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:56 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Haha Susie, I might be, might not be so good at judging my patient skills
I have trashed a lot! Many beautiful words passing my lips 
But stringin and crimping can allso “go one ones nerves” gah so many times not happy 8o
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:57 pm #
Elis Mom says:But….doesn’t hammering on it make you feel better?
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:59 pm #
Elis Mom says:Ya! I really don’t like crimping. Last 2 necklaces made me wanna pull my hair out!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhh yeees it does
Smash smash smash awesome therapy! Highly recomend hammering. One of the worst thing is when thin gauge wire brokes, too strong sometimes…
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:02 pm #
Julie Shane says:WOW! Frida, I like this SO much! The gilder’s paste on the brass is AWESOME! I also like the BIG pearls!
This is the type of wire-wrapping I want to learn to do. I like the large gauge frame with small gauge for accents.
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:06 pm #
Elis Mom says:Gonna have to get a hammer AND a torch!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:07 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you Julie
I think the pearls looks a bit bigger in pic, they are 8 mm 
This kind of wire-wrapping you will learn quite fast, I think!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:08 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Torch is on my wish list too! Hammering and burning mohhahaha!!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:12 pm #
Elis Mom says:LOL!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm #
Deb Harding says:Oh my gosh watch out Frida is going after some poor defensless.wire with a.hammer and if.that doesn’t teach it whose boss she’s gonna torch it!!!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:16 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Darn I dunno if this piece gonna hold having trouble with finish… Look my fresh pick Claudine H Medium… Now I need to sleep bf I make something drastic…
Nighty nighty honeys
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:22 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Gorgeous design, Frida!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 8:22 pm #
Elis Mom says:Nite Frida! Sleep well!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 9:48 pm #
Asia says:Great job Frida, trying wire wrapping right now too, I hate crimping BTW, you girls have to get the torches the best tool ever invented
On Jan 21, 2013 at 6:36 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you Asia! I love this kind of wrapping
Crimping is not fun, not fun at all 
I want a torch so bad and a multiply use kiln 
On Jan 21, 2013 at 7:18 am #
Deb Harding says:Actually Asia if they invented an extra set of hands that woild hold things while you try to.adjust. and close jump rings or crimp or string beads that would be the best invention ever.
On Jan 21, 2013 at 7:21 am #
Deb Harding says:HAHAJAHAHAHAHAHA OH MY GOSH Frida changed while I was commenting. I like this new pic. A cool dog.
On Jan 21, 2013 at 8:42 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:heheheh Zammy is a cool gal
On Jan 21, 2013 at 9:31 am #
sunny chick says:Frida, my friend, I love your beautiful bracelet! It’s sooooo good to see you posting your wonderful designs!
On Jan 21, 2013 at 10:04 am #
CAS says:Great new picture of Zammy!!!
Frida … this is GORGEOUS!!! A triple oooohhhhh … aaaaahhhhhh to you. I’ve not really tried any wire wrapping, but you make me want to give it a try. Gorgeous … gorgeous … gorgeous!!!!
On Jan 21, 2013 at 10:21 am #
Crazy Beader says:Just love your design – - the color you added makes it totally unique. Can just picture you working with the wire and colors – - -
On Jan 21, 2013 at 11:24 am #
OK Jacki says:Very cool, Frida. And I’m loving the sunglasses on your pup (avatar)! Too fun.
On Jan 21, 2013 at 1:59 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you sweethearts
Unfortunally the color must off I did something wrong, it wont dry properly **’387qkjoe0!!!1 Feels like the whole piece might end up trashed
Zammy says thank you
On Jan 25, 2013 at 10:11 pm #
P HOWARD says:Really love this design!!