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on “Rustic Agate”:“This is one beautiful piece! your work is superb.…” read »
on “Just a Bit Worn”:“This is so cool! Very creative blend of elements!…” read »
on “Just a Bit Worn”:“Like how you used your misc. bits and the rebar wire! Turned out great.
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on “Southwestern Summer”:“The focal really grabbed my attention. I just love rough nuggets. All the colors work so…” read »
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“Wow..what a work of art! I'll borrow,when the other ladies are done. ( A scuffle may…” read »
- on “Just a Bit Worn”:
“This really speaks to me. I love your eclectic mix of glass,stones,and leather. Very nice!!…” read »
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- on “Pearl diving”:
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“Just fabulous!! Great bracelet!!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Necklace”:“Ohhh, I love the bohemian-ish look!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Fabulous! Love your design!…” read »
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“Asia, this is a great piece! Love the organic feel it has! Congrats!…” read »
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“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
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“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
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“Love this one the most! Your metal work is awesome!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
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Swan Lake
About this design:
I recently learned wire wrapping pendants. I made this as a birthday gift for a friend who loves birds and pearls.
Components:
Hand painted pendant, baroque pearls, gold wire, gold beadsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:41 pm #
Cecilia-Gems of Heaven says:For someone who recently learned wire-wrapping, this is an awesome piece ! Love the pearls in the wire too.
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:42 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:What a fabulous pendant, and great wirewrapping! I love this on the pearl necklace. Your friend is going to be awestruck!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:43 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:great design – your friend will love it!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:53 pm #
Lee D says:Beautiful necklace! Very impressive wire work for just having learned it.
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:00 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Lucky friend, this is beautiful. Doesn’t look like you recently learned, looks like you have been doing for years.
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:02 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is stunning. I love the wrap, pendant, pearls. Darn I love it all! This is beautiful. The pearls are to die for.
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:15 pm #
Mary Magdalene says:Thank you for your kind comments. I must tell you that this piece was very difficult to give away.
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:18 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is beautiful… love the swan pendant !!!!!
Great job with the wire wrapping !!!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:40 pm #
Dora H says:Beautiful…
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:48 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:what a beautiful piece that swan pendant was to die for i can see why you had a hard time giving it…the pearls where a great choice with it…one of a kind for sure….nice wrapping…
On Feb 08, 2010 at 12:09 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Amazing job of wire wrapping on this pendant!!! I can see why this was hard to part with….your friend will treasure this!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 12:42 am #
Little Round Chick says:What a lucky person your friend is. This is truly a piece to be treasured.
On Feb 08, 2010 at 6:11 am #
CAS says:Very sweet and elegant! I like how your wireworking follows the gracefull curves of the swans (awesome for a first time BTW). Your friend will love it, no doubt, and if she doesn’t alot of “chicks” do!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 8:58 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:How elegant! Love your wire wrapped pendant! Very nice combination!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 9:19 am #
Shanti P says:Lovely pendant and very nicely designed. I like that the focus remained on the pendant.
On Feb 08, 2010 at 9:57 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Stunning!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 10:56 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, very pretty!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 3:43 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Wow, I just love the pendant wrapped like that, it really compliments the design
On Feb 09, 2010 at 12:58 pm #
Brenda H says:Fabulous!!!!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 3:13 pm #
D Dupree says:really beautiful
On Apr 16, 2010 at 10:23 pm #
mycre8z says:Where did you find that beautiful swan pendant? It is gorgeous.
On Apr 16, 2010 at 10:32 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful work! Your pendant of cause is a Russian artist’s work
I knew it from the first moment I seen it and then I seen the signed name on it which says the artisan’s name in Russian:)