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Chatter
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
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 »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- 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 »
Silver Sensation
About this design:
Another coiled bangle!
This one in sterling silver.
It's a lot harder to wrap 20ga silver than 26ga copper!
Components:
14ga and 20ga sterling silver, bali bead, brushed silver beads, 6mm "daisies"Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 12:54 pm #
Celticcrossing says:I really like this, simplistic & elegant looking. Very well done.
* Just a thought; I know that when you’re going to coil that much wire sometimes using a “wire worker” makes it so much simpler. Not sure if you’re already doing this or not. It helps to coil wire in all kinds of shapes and different sizes and then you can just add them to your designs.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:09 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Fabulous.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:30 pm #
Copper Penny says:I love this bracelet and your wrapping is fabulous. The brushed sterling beads are to die for.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:30 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you ladies!
Celtic Crossing – Actually – I’m not familiar with a “wire worker”. I do my coiling by hand.
ouch
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:30 pm #
Orchid Betty says:All your wire work is fabulous, love this one too, gorgeous bracelet!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:31 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I’m thinking it’s probably similar to my jump ring maker, but my mandrels are too big for the bangle.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:32 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:thank you, Betty!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:34 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:OH, Gosh, I am going to have to try this! I have the sweetest little silver strawberry…. Jeanne this is terriffic!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 1:42 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Here’s brief directions -
paraphrased from “the best of step by step wire jewelry) I think I might need a subscription – LOL
12″ of 14ga (16 will work too)wire for the base. Wrap 2″ 20ga. add your beads. another 2″ of coiled wire, center beads, add spacers on either side, and 1″ coils, roll up the ends.
They recommend hammering to harden.
oh – they also suggest soft wire.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 2:01 pm #
Celticcrossing says:The Wire Worker is from “Artistic Wire”, it’s a bunch of different size & shape “mandrels” that you plug into a handle, then just turn & away you go. Which makes things a little more easy on the hands.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 2:44 pm #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous bracelet!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 3:04 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:This is great! Love the design!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 5:41 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Martha and Sarah!
Celtic Crossing – I checked out the wire worker and it is very similar to my jump ring maker. Except that my smallest mandrel is 4mm, which would be too big for this design.
thanks for the info- I’ll have to look into it.
On Jul 11, 2010 at 6:13 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Jeanne this a beautiful bracelet, I love the sterling beads you have and girl you sure can wrap!! Wonderful work!!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 7:49 pm #
Skittles mommy says:GORGEOUS!!! Love this so much! Adding to my favs!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 12:16 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Very, very, very classy, Jeanne! Beautiful!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 2:20 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a stunning bracelet design, Jeanne, with amazing wire wrapping! Those 3 silver beads are simply gorgeous!!!
Thanks for the directions, too.
On Jul 12, 2010 at 7:27 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you so much ladies!
Now I need to order more silver wire and my usual quandry – pricing!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 12:35 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Jeanne, wonderfully skilled wire work!!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 1:50 pm #
Brenda H says:Stunning piece and your wire wrapping is fabulous, so perfect!!!!!!!!!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 5:53 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:I’m really liking this one … And those silver beads have me drooling over here.
You might want to look into getting a Coiling Gizmo … will do smaller than 4mm.
SLS
On Jul 12, 2010 at 9:16 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I don’t know how I missed this one, but Wow I love it. It is stunning!!! Fave.
On Jul 12, 2010 at 10:27 pm #
Lynn g says:You did a good job, and Shannon is right the coiling gizmo works like a charm, I have one too!!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 10:40 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:OH!!!! This Rocks! fave!!!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 11:16 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I have to agree. Beautiful bracelet. Nice wire work. Love the design.