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I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
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…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
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"Ravin" Re~Done
About this design:
First off please excuse the pictures. I have very little space to take pictures. Putting up my light box takes up my working room or my dining room table. So, when I use the light box it's a several day event with very little jewelry making time.
This is my bracelet that I put up last week. I named it "Ravin" after "Vampire chicky Ravin." Because it reminded me of her.
I decided to change the color because I wasn't all that thrilled with it. It seemed to dark and muddy looking. So, I got out my trusty Dremel tool and a round wire brush thingy and after much flying debris and a used up wire brush thingy!!WALLAH!!! It was back to copper. Then I did a fire patina with my torch. It's a bit hard to see the color in these pictures. But, this thing is like "Mother of Pearl."
I am so happy with the change. I think it fits Our "Ravin" more and more. Her jewelry is also in transformation. Keep it us girl you are coming up with some great stuff!!
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On Sep 04, 2010 at 8:37 pm #
Sonja says:OOoohhhh turned out very nice..love it!!!
On Sep 04, 2010 at 9:37 pm #
Bead-itudes says:I really like the re-do. You are right the first go around was very dark.
On Sep 04, 2010 at 11:04 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Julie, I am right there with you, great job either way, but you can see more of that lovely copper this way!
On Sep 05, 2010 at 1:20 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:I like what you did with this Julie!
On Sep 05, 2010 at 7:36 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Sep 05, 2010 at 9:16 am #
Joyce M says:I love it! Loved it before!
On Sep 05, 2010 at 9:43 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Yep! This is a winner Julz!
I really liked the first version but this one wins my heart. Love that copper!! FAV!
And you are so right, this has Ravin written all over it! I am so enjoying seeing where her craft is taking her!
On Sep 05, 2010 at 11:16 am #
NY Bella says:Oh yeah! I like this re-do!
On Oct 05, 2010 at 3:34 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely love thenm both!