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Primal
About this design:
I have been taking a wire work class, and one thing I've been focusing on is spirals. So far, this was the best one, so I added it to these other beads and to the clasp, which I also made myself. I LOSed it and then buffed it. What do you think?
Components:
copper wire, copper beads, turquoiseRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 12:09 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:I think it looks great!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 12:43 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:I like you did a great job! I have a hard time with that spiriling work i think you did a grand job and it looks great with the necklace!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 1:09 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Linda, this necklace is so beautiful! I love the colors and design! Your spiral and clasp are fantastic — great work!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 1:58 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Great wire work, fabulous clasp and spiral, gorgeous necklace!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 2:00 pm #
sunny chick says:Wow! Fabulous wire work! Beautiful design!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 2:08 pm #
Reet says:Great job! Cool design!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 2:37 pm #
NY Bella says:Love the wire work! Great necklace!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 3:06 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Congratulations Linda- this is well done! I fiind spirals to be a bit difficult to shape. This looks beautiful and professional!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 3:32 pm #
POF Chick Nina says:Nice work, I like the textured copper beads. They give real interest to the smooth turquoise beads.
The entire piece is beautiful.
On Aug 10, 2010 at 3:58 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Nice work wire looks good to me and love the necklace!!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 4:09 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:What does LOSed mean? I love this necklace! It’s fabulous!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 6:38 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Linda, you can never go wrong with turquoise and copper together! I think your wirework is beautiful, and I’d rate that spiral a 10!
Chicky Bear, LOS is Liver of Sulfur, which ages the copper…and Linda did a wonderful job with it!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 8:25 pm #
Lynn g says:You did a great job on the spiral, and the combo. all goes well together.
On Aug 10, 2010 at 8:40 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Linda your spiral is perfect, fantastic job!!
The necklace is gorgeous i love it!
On Aug 10, 2010 at 9:13 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:What a beautiful necklace Linda!! You did an awesome job on the spiral!!\
On Aug 10, 2010 at 10:21 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:The spiral looks great and so does the clasp.
On Aug 11, 2010 at 9:54 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thanks Chickie Sue! I had heard of that before…liver of sulfur…it’s just not a familiar term. Now I know!