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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 »
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 »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read » 
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
Copper blossom earrings
About this design:
As Little round chick so recently says... got to love some copper and a torch! These started out as 1 inch copper discs... and with a wave of my magic hammer became cute little flowers for my ears. They are created using a technique known as 'fold forming', then dapped into a recessed dome, then 'ruffled', and torch fired with some small silver balls in the center. Sealed with a sealer to lock in the great orangey-pinkness from the torch.
Components:
Copper and copper wire, silver wire.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 1:37 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Love, love, love these!!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 2:09 pm #
Deb Harding says:Fantastic!!! I really want to make things like this!!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 2:09 pm #
Laud says:Unique and gorgeous.
On Feb 21, 2013 at 3:32 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Totally FUN! I love ‘em!
What do you use to make the copper concave? Gotta find out! Gotta give it a try! Too many techniques, too little time. Gotta get it all done before I expire! Too soon old, too late smart.
On Feb 21, 2013 at 4:52 pm #
Need4Beadz says:These are stunning. I wish I was as talented!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 5:04 pm #
rootware says:24 gauge copper discs cut out with a disc cutter, fold formed the cross, then placed in a dapping block with the cross facing up ( see dapping and shaping on this website) and hammered into a concave shape. Then I took my reg. beading pliers and crimped the edges to form a ruffle ( grasp edge and twist forward, move down the edge and grasp again twist backward…). Then you take little pieces of 20 gauge silver wire in 1 cm bits and torch them… they will turn into little balls. Then ( after pickling the copper) cleaned the copper, added some flux, and melted the silver balls onto the copper. And NEVER too old! I plan to be a crone banging away on my anvil telling my whippersnappers to deal with it.
On Feb 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Sweeeeet! Love the shape and color of these. And love your attitude even more.
On Feb 21, 2013 at 5:23 pm #
Sarajo W says:Love these! So pretty!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 6:02 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:VERY cool!! I think Cindy used that fold forminfg technique on a heart. (Cindy?) I can’t wait to get my hands on some torching tools and a dapping set!! These are awesome!!!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 6:04 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:LRC–my grandfather used to say that all the time… but he would add in his German (New Ulmer Deutsch) accent: “Better vee haff one und den go fishin’.”
On Feb 21, 2013 at 6:52 pm #
NY Bella says:Love these!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 7:31 pm #
Julie Shane says:LOVE LOVE LOVE thse so much! ditto what everyone else said. I have to learn to do this!!!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 8:44 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:I want to learn how to fold form….your work is amazing!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 8:50 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Yes, I love fold forming! These are gorgeous. I used the ruffle effect too. See I am working with wire now but may have to find a way to use the torch soon!
On Feb 21, 2013 at 9:06 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Fabulous!
On Feb 22, 2013 at 11:13 am #
OK Jacki says:LOVE! Gorgeous earrings – I have to have some of these!
On Feb 22, 2013 at 4:55 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:These are great! And you must have so much fun making them. From plain flat sheets & wire to…. THIS!
On Feb 22, 2013 at 7:02 pm #
Asia says:Fantastic design
On Feb 23, 2013 at 7:48 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Wonderful