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Another wired pendant
About this design:
I worked for a couple hours on this one, as I had to take it apart a couple of times. I'm happy with the way the way it finally turned out. Now I struggling with how to finish off,maybe just hanging from a pretty chain,or to combine it with other beads and have this as the focal piece??? What do you think.I'm soooo hooked on wire wrapping now. I even dream about it!!!! :)
Components:
20 gauge silver plated wire, glass bead and clear crystals.Oh and tiny silver metal beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm #
Lois D says:JC, I love your design and your wire wrapping is bee-you-tee-ful!! I like the way you used the tiny silver metal beads. I’m sure whatever way you decide to highlight this gorgeous piece will be wonderful! I can imagine it with a few companion pieces on either side as well. Just soooo pretty!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:06 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Beautiful!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:43 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful, great work! Perfect addition of small beads. I’m very familar with starting over
Wirework can be so frustrating then it’s good to have a hammer… However it’s lots of fun!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:46 pm #
Asia says:Great job, looks like you are having fun despite some frustration
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm #
NY Bella says:Very pretty!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 8:30 pm #
Laud says:Beautiful wire wrapping, and the glass bead is gorgeous, too.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 9:27 pm #
Elis Mom says:Fabulous! I need to get a hammer!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 9:43 pm #
Deb Harding says:I love your wire wrapping on this. It looks like abstract art. The bead is a gorgeous color.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 11:19 pm #
JC Hamm says:Thank-you. I’ve been having so much fun lately.Now that I’ve been taking classes each week at my local bead shop it’s really been opening up so much more for me.And of course finding this site and all you talented ladies has inspired me more than ever.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 11:22 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Oh boy someone else has the bug! Beautiful! Love the silver beads on there. A simple chain or even a ball chain would be nice.
On Feb 26, 2013 at 12:13 am #
OK Jacki says:Gorgeous!! Great job!!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 7:32 am #
Medieval Momma says:Beautiful job! I think this pendant is so pretty that it doesn’t really need anything but a chain.
On Feb 26, 2013 at 11:53 am #
JC Hamm says:I’m going to look for a chain today and matching beads for earrings.Thanks for your input,I really appreciate it.
On Feb 26, 2013 at 11:54 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 3:42 pm #
ginAveri aka Dee says:This piece is really gorgeous. I love wirewrapping and I know what you mean by taking it apart several times, but patience and practice make perfect. Thats my motto and I’m sticking to it. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!