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Chatter
on “Sea Breeze”:“Love this! It's all my favorite colors, love the silk tie, I want to do that…” read »
on “Just a Bit Worn”:“Great design. Way to improvise.…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Beautiful and earthy…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Stunning Asia
…” read » 
on “Pearl diving”:“Wow..what a work of art! I'll borrow,when the other ladies are done. ( A scuffle may…” read »
- on “Just a Bit Worn”:
“This really speaks to me. I love your eclectic mix of glass,stones,and leather. Very nice!!…” read »
on “Southwestern Summer”:“I love this...the colors...design..it's all good!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“A great necklace!!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I just love it...it's a great piece!!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just fabulous!! Great bracelet!!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Necklace”:“Ohhh, I love the bohemian-ish look!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Fabulous! Love your design!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Asia, this is a great piece! Love the organic feel it has! Congrats!…” read »
on “Rustic Agate”:“Me too. I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you and others…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“So cool! I'd be wearing these all summer long!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Light and airy. You're absolutely right...perfect for summer!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“It's beautiful, Asia. I'd wear it in a heartbeat!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:“Stunning! I LOVE the focal!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“I am always in awe of those who do metal work...that is one of many things…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“This is fantastic! I love the colors, and that focal is stunning!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Congrats Susie!! I'm so happy for you!!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Yep! I'm gonna frame it!…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Awesome job!!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set!!! You did an excellent job!!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Love all the colors!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Very bright and summery. Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“Love this one the most! Your metal work is awesome!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just gorgeous Asia! Are the rest of the beads from your stash? Or did you order…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Good thing I don't know where you live or I would sneak into your house and…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thanks Asia! What should I apply it though, so it doesn't wipe out of the grooves…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Molly! the cool summer set is gorgeous. you are something else. Fantastic designs.…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“I just love this necklace!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Susie, I'm so happy for you, frame that magazine
…” read »- on “Flying Home”:
“Just an FYI. My babies came flying home today, along with 2 unexpected copies of the…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Yes it would, also try just a regular acrylic paint
…” read » - on “Rustic Agate”:
“Love this as well! The clasp is amazing!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Beautiful design, Asia! Love the asymmetry. I'd wear this in a heartbeat!…” read »
Leftovers for Dinner
About this design:
Ever wonder what to do with those scrap pieces of wire? How about making beads with them!
Components:
FWP, different wire scrapsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 5:46 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Great idea!
Love this design!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 7:11 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Nice !
On Mar 03, 2011 at 8:46 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:I agree great idea. Looks great
On Mar 03, 2011 at 8:46 am #
K H says:So very cool!!!! It looks like you used a coiled coil technique? I’d love a tut if you are willing to share!!!!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 9:12 am #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Great idea….love the colors of wire with the white pearls!! The coiled beads look familiar…did you use the Coiling Gismo?
On Mar 03, 2011 at 9:43 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Love this design, Sue, and what a great way to use wire scraps! I’d love to know how you made the wire beads.
On Mar 03, 2011 at 10:05 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Awesome use of scraps, I love it!!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 10:16 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Coiling your coils again I see? You are too coil my friend! hahaha! great technique and lovely bracelet! yes, do a tute!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 12:54 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:What a wonderful idea, Sue… LOVE IT !!!!!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 9:02 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Sue, this bracelet is fantastic!!! I love the different colored coils and they look super with the pearls! Clever name for this piece!
Yes, yes, yes — a tutorial would be wonderful!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 9:38 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thanks, all my favorite beadin’ buds! OK, it’s really pretty simple (and no, Elaine, I don’t use a coiling gizmo, although I’m sure that would be faster…but maybe not by much!).
I use 24 ga and smaller: start by winding the wire around a larger wire (I use 18 or 20 ga), leaving a 1″ starting tail and ending with a 1″ starting tail. Keep the wraps tight. Slide the wire off the base. Holding one of the tails, wrap the coil around the base again, still keeping the wraps tight. With this coil still on the base, wrap the tails around the base to create a finished end. Slide the coil off the base, and trim the excess wire from both ends.
Hope this is helpful, and have fun! I want to see pics!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 10:12 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Wow…you did that coiling by hand?!! (Blink, Blink)
Great job…they are so nice and even!!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 10:32 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:This looks awesome. Love the coils! Looks great!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 12:02 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Elaine, it’s practice, practice, practice! After all, it’s only scrap wire, right?
Thanks so much, Amanda!