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on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great job, I admire all the hard work it took.…” read »
on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thanks Becky. No it came out as is the first time.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“I thought the same thing as Deb.
Love the design!…” read »
Blue Peas Anyone?
About this design:
I made this piece per a custom order request for a trade with a woman in PA who made displays. I love working with metal and shaping/hammering/torching it into submission!
Components:
copper sheet metal (heat-treated), faceted glass beads, balled copper wire, copper chain/claspAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 5:21 am #
Leigh D says:This is too cool!!! I love this concept! Growing up my mom referred to me and my sisters as “3 peas in a pod”1
On Nov 15, 2009 at 5:26 am #
jessbell says:Thank you, Leigh D! I love that your mom called you all that. It’s endearing.
I love metal and love to play with it.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 8:51 am #
K H says:Very cute!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 8:53 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:This is so pretty, love it!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 9:25 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:How cool is this?! Metalworking sounds like fun
On Nov 15, 2009 at 9:52 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oooh, Looks like fun too!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 10:54 am #
Jeanne o says:really nice, your metalwork is great. Love the blue and copper.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 11:25 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is just great! I love the shape and the colors in this! Fabulous job!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 12:18 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Very clever. Love the metal work and the design, too.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 1:17 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:So pretty.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 1:38 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:What fun metal work! Very clever!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 1:54 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Very cool!
I love how custom work stretches our creativity!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 4:52 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is fabulous, Jessbell!!! I love your clever design, color combo, originality, the name…..
Do you have a website? Your pieces are amazing!!!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 4:52 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:This is incredible!!! How long did it take you to make the pea pod?
On Nov 15, 2009 at 8:22 pm #
jessbell says:Wow! Thank you all so very much. I am working on my website, but at this time, I’m trying to get ready for a week long show in 3 weeks, so I will let you all know within that time when I have a few things on there. For now, most of the pieces have to go to the show.
I appreciate all of you, you are all wonderful!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 8:24 pm #
jessbell says:Oh, sorry. This piece took me approximately 2 hours or so. I do it all by hand (filing, etc.), so it takes me a little longer. It is definitely a labor of love.
On Nov 19, 2009 at 2:31 pm #
celestialdesigns says:Very nice! I love working with copper sheet too. I love the blue with the copper…nicely done.
On Mar 02, 2010 at 8:53 am #
Celticcrossing says:I love this piece. The blue gems just glow inside the pea pod! You did amazing work here♥