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Rocky D on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
Deb Harding on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
beadinggma on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
beadinggma on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
N Taylor on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
N Taylor on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
Kate on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love it!…” read »
M Sackett on “Copper Beauty”:
“Pretty…” read »
M Sackett on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
Peggy3 on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Great design. and colors…” read »
N Taylor on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Night Owl”:
“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
Laud on “Night Owl”:
“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
Laud on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
Laud on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
Laud on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
Laud on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
Laud on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks, Nancy! …” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
Peggy3 on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
Peggy3 on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
Peggy3 on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
Eeka Mouse on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »

Dove of Peace in Copper

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About this design:

I recently purchased one of the amazing copper pendants which were designed by Patricia Healey and are featured here at LB. It was so gorgeous that I knew I needed to create a necklace to show it off.

Components:

vintage copper chain, vintage copper beads, freshwater pearls, Czech glass beads, Czech glass seed beads, copper clasp, copper wire, large oval copper links

Additional Images:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
I cannot list all of the steps here since the design is now complete, but I will mention that I created a two-loop bail in the back of the pendant (going through the existing bail), in order to attach the copper links and multiple chains.

Step 2:
If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Read the comments (or add your own)

On Jan 19, 2011 at 5:46 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Merilee this is beautiful love it! Thanks for sharing!
On Jan 19, 2011 at 6:13 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Harriet, I saw this pendant too on LB and you did a great job with it. Love the beads and chain you paired it with … it’s a beauty!! SLS
On Jan 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:

Great job – lovely necklace, Harriet!
On Jan 19, 2011 at 6:55 pm #
sunny chick says:

Harriet, this is a gorgeous design!
On Jan 19, 2011 at 7:44 pm #
NY Bella says:

What a gorgeous piece, Harriet! Love your design!
On Jan 19, 2011 at 9:28 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

Very pretty I saw you website very nice!
On Jan 19, 2011 at 9:59 pm #
Harriet aka BeadVizChick says:

Thanks to all of my LB friends for your nice comments. I really appreciate your input. Shannon, thanks too for your praise for the design. Stormy, thanks also for checking out my website.
On Jan 20, 2011 at 1:01 am #
Boston Lady says:

Harriet, this design is very pretty. I also like that copper pendant that you purchased. I almost got it for myself when it first came out but wasn’t exactly sure what to do with it. You really made a stunning necklace out of it. Great job and thanks so much for sharing tonight.
On Jan 20, 2011 at 1:27 am #
Harriet aka BeadVizChick says:

Carol- Thanks so much for your kind comments about my design. I just loved the pendant and found it inspiring. Sometimes the beads just “call your name” and the designing comes rather easily. At other times, of course, the muse is no where to be found! Thanks again! Harriet
On Jan 20, 2011 at 1:33 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:

You hit that nail on the head Harriet I have been in a slump I did that bracelet I put on and a necklace and that’s all I’ve managed to do in a few weeks….
On Jan 20, 2011 at 7:08 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Harriet, you’ve created a gorgeous necklace to go with that fab dove pendant! I love the multi-strands! Perfect colors, too!

I also checked out your website and think it’s wonderful!!!
On Jan 20, 2011 at 8:27 am #
Linda Talbott says:

This is gorgeous … love it! I love the way you did the pendant, and all the components you chose to det it off really add to the whole. Fabulous.
On Jan 20, 2011 at 10:33 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:

I like what you’ve done with the Healey copper pendant. I fell in love with the pendant when I first saw it and wondered what design(s) would suit it. You’ve hit on a marvelous way to showcase it.
On Jan 20, 2011 at 11:32 am #
Harriet aka BeadVizChick says:

Gayle: Thanks so much for your kind comments about the necklace! It was a lot of fun exploring ways to use the pendant. I am happy that the result is a hit!
On Jan 20, 2011 at 11:34 am #
Harriet aka BeadVizChick says:

Thanks also to Lynn and to Linda for your wonderful compliments. It is nice to get such positive feedback and Lynn, thanks also for checking out the website. I will see you all in the Garden a little later.
On Jan 20, 2011 at 12:01 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

Harriet! What a clever way to re-purpose the bail on the pendant! It suits this beautiful necklace perfectly!
I checked out your website too. Very nice! I love your cuff bracelet designs!
On Jan 20, 2011 at 12:06 pm #
Harriet aka BeadVizChick says:

Thank you Mary – yes, I pondered that one for a little while and decided I
needed to be slightly innovative. I think it worked!
On Jan 20, 2011 at 8:12 pm #
Dora H says:

This is so neat and unusual..great job
On Jan 21, 2011 at 7:05 am #
Eeka Mouse says:

It’s a bit of a tease to enter ‘Step by Step Instructions’, but then only say “I can’t list all the steps; contact me if you have questions”. THAT info could have been better posted as a comment (or even left unsaid, because it’s obvious).
On Jan 21, 2011 at 1:24 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:

Harriet, you certainly did justice to that gorgeous copper pendant! You chose the perfect components to showcase it, and everything blends wonderfully! I, too, have visited your website and loved seeing your beautiful designs. Great job on both this necklace and your site!