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on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
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on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
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- 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 »
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“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 »
About this design:
The focal bead for this was made by my friend Brenda Hynes of Dancing Hedgehog Studio. The bead is caged with sterling silver coils and set off with a cubic zirconia drop from Lima Beads.
Components:
sterling silver, cubic zirconia, lampwork beadRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 7:33 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is awsome. Just a beautiful pendant. Could not believe my eyes when I saw this up close.
On Nov 20, 2009 at 7:39 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Wow. I am deeply humbled by this work!!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 8:29 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Spectacular design and execution!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 8:30 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:FABULICIOUS WIRE WORK!!!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 8:31 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:AWESOME!!! I’m in love!!!!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 8:47 pm #
Dora H says:OMG ,THIS IS SOMETHING, BEAUTIFUL,FABULOUS, AWESOME,SPECTACULAR, ETC…….
On Nov 20, 2009 at 9:02 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Beyond Wow!!! Spectacular!!!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 9:04 pm #
Gemme Designs says:SPECTACULAR, LUV LUV LUV!!!!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 9:32 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:wowza! that’s gorgeous! love your friend’s studio’s name!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 10:37 pm #
K H says:Totally awesome – this piece raises the bar!!!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 1:11 am #
Pam says:Just gorgeous!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 6:30 am #
Leigh D says:OOOOOO AAAAAHHHHH – this is a showstopper!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 7:30 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:gorgeous!!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 8:30 am #
Froggy Chick aka Wendy F says:This is beautiful! Spectacular wirework!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 9:12 am #
doktordesigns says:Very lovely!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 9:58 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:This is absolutely beautiful!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 10:41 am #
Nicki - Taylored Designs says:Amazing!!!!!!!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 10:55 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:WOW!!!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 11:12 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:WOW. Amazing job. This is beautiful.
On Nov 21, 2009 at 11:18 am #
seashellsally says:Exquisite work.
I am enjoying your weeks of jewelry making via your facebook and I am literally a fan.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful work here.
On Nov 21, 2009 at 1:01 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Way past the bar! It’s so high up it can’t be seen! Absolutely wonderful hand and wrist work! Just fabulous
, so intricately done!! More WOWs!!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 3:19 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:What can I say but, GREAT!!! LOVE IT!!
On Nov 21, 2009 at 8:57 pm #
Kevin says:Really cool. And fantastic photography too!
On Nov 22, 2009 at 4:39 pm #
Brenda H says:It’s all been said already!!!!!!! Your wire work is stunning! I’d love to be as talented as you are!
On Nov 22, 2009 at 8:45 pm #
Atomic Toad says:HOT! Love this so much!
On Nov 22, 2009 at 9:16 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:This is Supremely Awesome!!!!!
On Nov 22, 2009 at 9:22 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Your wire work is incredible … thank you for sharing!! SLS
On Nov 24, 2009 at 3:11 pm #
celestialdesigns says:What beautiful wire work…..very pretty.
On Nov 26, 2009 at 10:25 pm #
Wickwire Jewelry says:Thank you all so much for your kind words!
On Nov 29, 2009 at 7:48 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is simply stunning!!!
On Dec 03, 2009 at 11:39 pm #
violetrose says:absolutly beautiful!!!!! =D
On Sep 05, 2010 at 11:28 pm #
Wickwire Jewelry says:Thanks, everyone. I had some requests for a tutorial for this and I finally got it done. It’s available in my Etsy or Artfire shop.