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African Spring
About this design:
Since finding and joining this site, I have been super delighted to see designs by others, and have been inspired by a lot of you who do wirework, which I have not been interested in because I wasn't good at it. I did wire-wrap this pendant and was pleased with the result.
Components:
African Rainbow Agate, Poppy Jasper, CopperRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Sep 08, 2009 at 12:51 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:I like the African Rainbow Agate and copper combination. It’s another great design!
On Sep 08, 2009 at 1:21 pm #
Brenda H says:This is beautiful! Would love to know where you got the copper pieces.
On Sep 08, 2009 at 2:26 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Very beautiful! Did you find the wire wrapping too difficult now that you have done it? Great job!
On Sep 08, 2009 at 2:34 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Jazz, this is a beautiful necklace & earrings set! Love the color combo and your design! Nice job with the wireworking on your pendant, too.
On Sep 08, 2009 at 3:41 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful, beautiful and absolutely great for the Fall season!
On Sep 08, 2009 at 5:32 pm #
Cecilia-Gems of Heaven says:Jazz – Keep doing more of the wire work. This is gorgeous. :0)
On Sep 08, 2009 at 9:53 pm #
Carola says:Another beautiful design….really enjoy seeing your works of art.
On Sep 08, 2009 at 10:15 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:It’s beautiful! Great wire work! I agree; I learn so much from others and find myself inspired by what others do. This site is awesome for the inspiration it provides.
On Sep 09, 2009 at 10:45 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Oh, man, this is soooooooo gorgeous! I love the colors, the composition, everything. I can’t wait to see more, Jazz!
On Sep 09, 2009 at 10:48 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Soooo pretttyy!!!! Can you tell I really like this one?
On Sep 09, 2009 at 12:10 pm #
Jazz says:Thank you, everyone. Maybe I should have called this one African Autumn! The suns and the copper flower reminded me of spring, but you’re right, the stones are definitely autumn colors.
On Sep 09, 2009 at 9:00 pm #
Becca W says:Ooooh..LOVE this one! Very nice balance.
On Sep 11, 2009 at 10:42 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Another fabulous Jazzy design!!!
On Sep 17, 2009 at 9:26 am #
Gemme Designs says:Love what you did with the pendant and the color combination!