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Chatter
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
on “Plum Orchard”:“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
on “Sonya earrings”:“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Redo if you like but, it is great just the way it is. I love…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love this bracelet. What fun and I with Elis Mom you must have a…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
Tendrils
About this design:
These were inspired by my runner bean plants! I love the way the tendrils curl & coil naturally looking for something to cling onto.
I used copper wire which up til now has always been my "practise" wire. I love the way it looks when it's been oxidised. I think the green beads are Jade, my Dad brought them back from New Zealand last year & he couldn't remember what they were!
Components:
20g Copper wire, Jade rondelsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 09, 2009 at 6:18 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:These are so cool, Spiral Chick! I also love oxidized copper! Your design is great!
BTW, you have a terrific dad to bring you beads all the way from New Zealand!
Or from anywhere…..LOL
On Aug 09, 2009 at 9:08 am #
Leigh D says:Absolutely Beautiful!
On Aug 09, 2009 at 9:36 am #
ANDREA BEAD SOUP says:I love these, Oh I love all your work!
On Aug 09, 2009 at 10:07 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you
On Aug 09, 2009 at 3:28 pm #
Reet says:I am impressed. Very interesting design!!!!! The earrings look exactly like bean plants. Unbelievably cool design.
On Aug 09, 2009 at 4:36 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:I LOVE THESE!!! I really have to try my hand at wire work! Thanks for the ideas!!
On Aug 10, 2009 at 12:43 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:These are really SUPER COOL!!!
On Aug 10, 2009 at 9:44 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you Chicks
On Aug 10, 2009 at 9:52 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:To be honest I found these really hard to make! You wouldn’t think so would you? These were my 3rd attempt!
After making the leafy spiral & stringing on the beads I ended up coiling the wire around a pen a few times, gently stretching out the coils then making the little coils and at the same time trying to keep them fairly symmetrical. I was so relieved when they were finished!
On Aug 10, 2009 at 9:55 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I’m sorry but glad to hear of the difficulty you had with these. LOL
I consider you our resident expert on spirals… I’m starting to see your influence in other designs (mine included) And you seem to make it seem so easy. I’m thinking about a jig, but love the look of “freehand”.
On Aug 10, 2009 at 3:24 pm #
wendy says:I absolutely love these!
On Feb 21, 2012 at 6:59 am #
Michelle says:These are great, really lovely, love the twist !