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Fleur Bleue
About this design:
Had to redo this one, even though you have been extremely supportive :) I added one more petal which helps, but still as much wire... but hey since it's OK! :) I'm happier with it.
Components:
Blue Rhyolite, Swarovski pearls and copper eternity links and toggle clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 18, 2009 at 11:19 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Johanne, I LIKE the metal in the middle! This flower is so cool. The only suggestion I might make is to use 1 blue pearl in the ‘bail’ rather than 2…but that’s just my preference. This is a wonderful design and great color combo!
On Oct 19, 2009 at 5:44 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I don’t see anything wrong with it! Love the flower as is! A great “mod” design!
On Oct 19, 2009 at 6:13 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:This is really pretty & I’d imagine quite tricky to do!
I can’t think of another way to do it with less wire showing, but the wire is part of the design so make it a feature!
On Oct 19, 2009 at 9:26 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:This is…FABULICIOUS! Very creative! It is not an easy technique…I have made a couple of flowers with wire and beads and it is a pain….but yours is pretty and the beads on the necklace are fabulous too! Great design!
On Oct 19, 2009 at 10:51 am #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:I like the wire showing! The flower is gorgeous
The only suggestion I would have is to oxidize the wire….. This would just give it a different look.
On Oct 19, 2009 at 6:06 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:I also like the wire showing as part of the design but as Classy Chick suggested you could oxidize it for a different look, either way, great design.
On Oct 19, 2009 at 8:47 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thanks to all of you nice ladies
How do you oxidize copper btw and what does it look like?
On Oct 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm #
K H says:First of all, I like the brightness of the copper – it lights up the flower, but that is JMHO for whatever that’s worth. As for oxidizing copper – I tried a little experiment over the weekend and learned that most artistic wire, many metal beads and findings are treated with an anti-tarnish finish that will preclude creating a patina. The “recipe” I tried called for mixing sea salt, ammonia and vinegar, pouring it into an absorbant medium and burying copper and brass objects in the absorbant medium. I would be concerning about putting chemicals on the gemstones and pearls. I know that Cotopaxi Chickie Sue and Chickie LE have worked with liver of sulphur. Cotopaxi Chickie Sue ia our resident chemist. I check with her before I start mixing things together!!!
On Oct 19, 2009 at 9:30 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thanks K H, I like the brightness of copper too and I’m not ready for oxidizing but I appreciate the info!
On Oct 19, 2009 at 9:48 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:I think this is very pretty…I love the ‘flower’ and I think that the brightness of the wire gives it a look straight from nature…you know, how flowers sometimes have that lighter color right near the center. I added this to my favs!!
On Oct 20, 2009 at 12:03 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is beautiful, Johanne! I love the design you came up with! I do a lot of oxidizing of silver and copper, but I also leave a lot of pieces “as is” — this is one I wouldn’t change at all!
On Oct 20, 2009 at 2:22 am #
Glassy chick Sonal says:This is awesome Johanne!! I loved it…I wish I could make something like that
but I am sure with chickies like you I will learn alot!!
I loved the pendant the most and tried to study it in the closeup snap however was unable to learn..may be I need a class!!
This goes in my favs too..
On Oct 20, 2009 at 10:15 am #
Gemme Designs says:Try this Sonal, almost as good as a class
(auntiesbeads@com = blooming pendant)
http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Ca.....7ea11680ce
My beads were drilled top to bottom so I could not use this technique, but you might want to try it with the right beads! Enjoy and share your work!!
On Oct 20, 2009 at 10:17 am #
Gemme Designs says:Sorry auntiesbeads.com and if the link does not work, look for blooming pendant under free learning videos.
On Oct 23, 2009 at 5:44 pm #
Valentine Chick says:Very pretty! I love how you arranged your peices to display too!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 12:19 am #
Pam says:This is just beautiful!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 12:22 am #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:This is amazing work!