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Broken Branch
About this design:
This design is named in honor of the pendant, the reason for the broken branch is because when I was getting ready to put everything together I dropped the pendant on the floor and it broke. I couldn't imagine throwing it away so I repaired it and decided that it would go into my jewelry stash.
I wire wrapped each of the agate and coral beads with Vintaj wire, then I attached all of the Czech beads on a jump ring to the wraps. I had it be creative with the bail to attach the pendant, I used two large jump rings and then a small size. I thought it needed something else to take away from all of the jump rings so I added several more at the pendant hole to add some character. I added a few Czech beads to the hook to add a bit more visually to the design.
Components:
Raku Clay pendant, Vintaj chain, Czech beads, Fancy Agate, green sponge coral.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 31, 2010 at 2:08 pm #
Boston Lady says:This is a very pretty necklace. You did such a great job on it. I like how the stones you used match up with the color of the pendant. Thanks for sharing it today.
On Dec 31, 2010 at 2:10 pm #
Boston Lady says:Oops. Forgot to mention that I was sorry that the pendant broke but honestly if you hadn’t said anything I wouldn’t have known. So glad you decided to make something with it anyway and I really think it came out great. Again, your color match is stunning. Smile.
On Dec 31, 2010 at 2:35 pm #
Copper Penny says:Thank you very much Boston Lady. I really love the colors too!
On Dec 31, 2010 at 2:47 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:This necklace is totally gorgeous!
On Dec 31, 2010 at 3:27 pm #
NY Bella says:It is a beautiful necklace! Sorry ’bout the pendant!
On Dec 31, 2010 at 4:33 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I’m glad you kept this pendant, it is so pretty and I love the colors you have paired with it!!!
On Dec 31, 2010 at 4:43 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Lovely colors. Great necklace. Beautiful.
On Dec 31, 2010 at 6:01 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Great work. I really like the jumble of jumprings. maybe it leapt onto the floor so it wouldn’t have to leave you? Seriously, I didn’t notice the crack until after I read your comment.
On Dec 31, 2010 at 6:02 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Great design!
On Dec 31, 2010 at 11:02 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:Such a lovely pendant and I am so sorry you broke it. I love the colors and think you did a great job repairing it. So glad you decided to use it anyway! I love trees and have several I want to work with. I hope you enjoy wearing the necklace.
On Jan 01, 2011 at 8:57 am #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous … love the Raku pendant, and I’m glad you saved it. The other beads complement the pendant beautifully.
On Jan 01, 2011 at 10:20 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous design!
Love it!
On Jan 01, 2011 at 2:09 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Glad you didn’t throw this beauty away !!!
Great job , it’s beautiful !!
On Jan 01, 2011 at 9:04 pm #
Dora H says:oh so beautiful !!!
On Jan 01, 2011 at 9:56 pm #
Lynn g says:This is wonderful, even if it has a broken arm, I would of done the same, I had made a pmc turtle onc eand I broke his leg off, and pmc is great for fixing I just had to add so pmc paste to attach, it worked, but you can see the crack, so now its mine.
On Jan 02, 2011 at 10:56 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Love this! One of the prettiest pieces I have seen lately!