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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
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For My Mom
About this design:
My mother was visiting about a month ago and saw a pin that I had made from twisted wire. She loved it. It was designed after one from the book "Bead on a Wire." Mom called at the beginning of the week and told me that she wanted one similar but wanted it to be a pendant with leather cording for the necklace. I have a ton of heavy scrap wire hanging around that I wasn't sure what to do with. So, I used it to make the pendant, but the plain leather was rather boring so I added just a few beads. I think it turned out rather nice. I hope she likes it.
Components:
Copper wire, copper beads, leather cording.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 1:28 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Julz, you mom is sure to fall in love with this beauty right away! I love your addition of copper beads to the leather cording — they add the perfect finishing touch!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 2:03 pm #
sunny chick says:It’s absolutely beautiful! Your mother is going to love this! I know I do!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 2:12 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:This is cool! Very creative, great wrapping job! I think your mom will love this!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 2:32 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Your mom is going to love this, it is so cool. Great wire work, and wrapping!!!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 4:22 pm #
trinkets says:What a wonderful item to wear with a casual suit!
Tees & jeans too.
Love the pattern 7 well, just the whole piece!:)
On Aug 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm #
NY Bella says:Lucky mom! This piece is stunning!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 5:16 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:It is beautiful! I know she will absolutly love it!!!!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 5:19 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Wolla love this !
On Aug 12, 2010 at 6:08 pm #
LeighAnn F says:Your mom sure is one lucky lady! Nice wire pendant. You were right, without the beads, the leather would be boring. Love the addition of beads….it was the perfect finishing touch to the pendant!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 2:41 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Wow this is stunning…. I’m sure your mom will love it !!!!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow great wire work..
On Aug 14, 2010 at 2:09 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Julz, this is fabulous! I agree with you, the addition of a few beads really made your wire pendant pop! (And I have that book too – I’ve been toying with that pendant in my head…). Your wirework is supreme!
On Aug 14, 2010 at 8:34 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is a beautiful wire design, and the few beads you added really make it. I bet your mom loves it.
On Aug 15, 2010 at 7:36 pm #
JulzJewlz says:Thanks everyone!! My mom did love it! She has worn it and everyone she knows loves it too. I might get a few orders from this one. I sure hope so!!
On Aug 15, 2010 at 8:45 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is fabulous Julz. I’m glad your mom loves it! I knew she would!