Chatter

franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »
Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:
“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »

Copper swirl

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About this design:

Who doesn't love to play with wire? this is what happened, but it needed something more. used the jasper to give it a little more character.

Components:

copper wire, Picture Jasper, brown cotton cord, handmade copper clasp

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Mar 12, 2011 at 5:05 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:

I love the copper wire. Very funky.
On Mar 12, 2011 at 8:46 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:

Cool…I love working with copper!!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 7:31 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Nice!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 10:05 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:

How fun is this one!!!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 10:32 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:

Love your playful swirl!

That jasper looks like red creek jasper, as picture jasper is typically all browns.
On Mar 14, 2011 at 4:48 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Pam, this pendant design is fabulous! I also love to play with copper and create freeform pieces!
On Mar 15, 2011 at 8:39 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:

How fun is this !!!! I love your wire work !!!!