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First Wrap Lab Sapphire Pendant
About this design:
I decided to try to wrap one of my gemstones. It's not too bad for a first try. I was so excited to get it done last night. I used silver plated wire 24
gauge. Next time (If there is a next time) I will use solid silver or gold plated I just wanted to see if I could do it, least I can wear it now. LOL
Components:
24 gauge silver plated wire. 8ctw lab created purple sapphire.Additional Images:
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On Feb 02, 2010 at 7:43 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Sorry the pictures aren’t very clear.
On Feb 02, 2010 at 7:44 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Sweet – looks like the little purple and white bunny is peeking out at it longingly. Great “first” try.
On Feb 02, 2010 at 7:52 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Thank you Linda. I didn’t even realize she was in the picture. I was trying so hard to get a shot of the pendant. Too funny..
On Feb 02, 2010 at 7:53 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Thank you Linda. I didn’t even realize she was in the picture. I was trying so hard to get a shot of the pendant. Too funny..
On Feb 02, 2010 at 9:46 am #
Steph says:nice job, keep at it.
On Feb 02, 2010 at 10:24 am #
Lee D says:Great first try, Faith. It turned out very pretty. Don’t give it up.
On Feb 02, 2010 at 12:15 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Aren’t you the brave one. Lovely stone and very nice setting especially for a first try.
On Feb 02, 2010 at 12:16 pm #
Arja A says:Miss Faith, I’m so glad to see You are getting interested in wires. Looks so nice to me
Today I got fat letter from Lima Beads. Wau….so little time, so much to do….
On Feb 02, 2010 at 12:19 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Excellent! Can’t wait to do this also! Awesome job and the goal is to make it wearable isn’t it
On Feb 02, 2010 at 1:33 pm #
Dora H says:you did great for your 1st time.. very pretty, I know you are very proud of your self !!
On Feb 02, 2010 at 6:23 pm #
Breezy Chick aka Bree says:Wire wrapping!!!! Your going ahead in leaps and bounds… congratulations Faith!!!!Beautiful job!!
On Feb 02, 2010 at 6:27 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Wow!! Way to go Miss Faith! Awesome!!! You go with ya baaaaad self!! :::dances:::
On Feb 02, 2010 at 6:33 pm #
Lynn g says:Yahooooooo you did it, and a great job you did too.
On Feb 03, 2010 at 12:34 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Thank you. All of you. I looked at it again when I got up and thought well I guess I’ll just buy a quick mount for it. I think it is 14mm if I remember right. It wasn’t easy to wrap. I certainly appreciate all the nice comments. I would try it again.
On Feb 03, 2010 at 12:37 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Your nice comments have made me rethink I guess I will wear it for a while this way. I don’t think it is going to escape the little mount I made. LOL