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Chatter
on “Green Tiles”:“How creative! And very pretty! Saved to my favs.…” read »
on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:“The beads look like the and turquoise in the focal bead.…” read »
on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:“This is a super necklace for Valentine's Day of for Heart month which is the whole…” read »
on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:“Very pretty! Spring is coming soon!…” read »
on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:“Gorgeous, and those red recycled glass hearts make it perfect for Valentines Day Another awesome design!…” read »
on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:“How sweet is this one! The red hearts are lovely in this design. …” read »
- on “Millefiori curved focal necklace”:
“This necklace was meant to be made in its awesomeness. You were lucky enough…” read »
on “Millefiori curved focal necklace”:“Love the color graduations in your necklace and the focal is fab.…” read »
on “Millefiori curved focal necklace”:“I agree with Crystal...the colors of the beads are perfect with the focal.plus , keeping it…” read »
on “Azure & Abalone Necklace”:“Love the layering of the blue discs. Stainless steel was a wonderful choice.…” read »
- on “Beachy Pearl Pendant”:
“Love the way the pearls fit into the curve.…” read »
on “Island Calypso Earrings”:“I love the way the shadow cast by the wire gives the glass another dimension. So…” read »
on “Millefiori curved focal necklace”:“The wait was worth it! You did a fantastic job bringing out the colors in…” read »
- on “Beachy Pearl Pendant”:
“How cool the way you 'dressed-up' the focal with the pearls. Nice treatment to enhance…” read »
on “Azure & Abalone Necklace”:“This is so fun! The movement of the coins & bright colors make this a…” read »
on “Rose Quartz Link Necklace”:“Please list all products needed for this project, i.e. gold chain, bead chain, etc.…” read »
- on “Showered With Love Necklace”:
“Please list all the products needed to make this project, i.e. tiny hearts, etc.…” read »
- on “Cupid's Arrow Necklace”:
“Please list all of the products you need to make this project, i.e. clasp, etc.…” read »
- on “Island Calypso Earrings”:
“These are definitely perfect go to styles for warm weather days!…” read »
- on “Island Calypso Earrings”:
“I'm in LOVE with these! Awesome design! The conch shell between the glass is…” read »
on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:“Thank you, Pam, Brenda and Beady!…” read »
- on “Island Calypso Earrings”:
“Beautiful earrings and a very clever pattern! I love the dynamic combo of vertical earrings with…” read »
- on “A Nod To My Favorite Dr.”:
“Thanks LRC and Moogie. Reading to 5 and 6 year olds sounds like such fun. I'll…” read »
- on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:
“Love the two metals in your necklace. It all pulls together so well. A wonderful vintage…” read »
- on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:
“It posted before I was finished, Another unique and stunning design!…” read »
on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:“It’s PREFECT!!!! Anno…” read »
- on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:
“I love using mixed metals. Your necklace is amazingly gorgeous! It is a wonderful blend…” read »
on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:“Thank you, Moogie, Crystal, and Little Round Chick. I really appreciate the feedback.…” read »
- on “Avocado flowers”:
“I must agree with everything CC and LRC said! Bright and sunny is the theme…” read »
on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:“Your necklace definitely has a lovely vintage look. I really like the color harmony of…” read »
- on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:
“Your bead choices definitely enhance the lovely focal. I like that the necklace contains all…” read »
on “A Nod To My Favorite Dr.”:“This is fabulous Beady! It’s so artistic. I love the glass fishies—they’re swimming & making little…” read »
on “Vintage Floral Necklace”:“Althea, you’re speaking my language with that diamond focal! Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Avocado flowers”:
“They may be avocado flowers but they are also instant sunshine and so cheerful! Wear…” read »
on “Anatomy of a Bracelet”:“BLE, all of us retired teachers can learn you just about anythin you want. CC, I have…” read »
- on “Avocado flowers”:
“Love this flowery bracelet--the color is so vibrant. You've got me thinking about Spring…” read »
- on “Anatomy of a Bracelet”:
“Beautiful cuff! I love the colors you chose to go with the red brass. …” read »
- on “Heavy Wirework Necklaces”:
“Outstanding wirework! I love your bead choices & designs. Thanks for sharing the extra…” read »
- on “Anatomy of a Bracelet”:
“Wonderful. All of the happy colorful beads inside and outside the squiggles. Love it. Lots of teachers…” read »
- on “Heavy Wirework Necklaces”:
“Beautiful wireworking. Such beautiful swirls. And I love the latte colored beads in your 2nd set.…” read »
New Work
About this design:
This what I have been working on this week. I have always wanted to make my own headpins, so I watched a few tutorials and here is the result. I left some out of the pickle, as I like that rustic look in designs. Also made some new PC stamps for pendants. The skyline ones are from a rubber stamp that I used to make a PC mold, and the dandelion is one I made myself.
Components:
Pure copper wire, PC, acrylic paints and sealer.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 14, 2017 at 10:32 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Cool! I’d like to make my own head pins. Is it very hard? You should do a tutorial. The dandelion is adorable.
On Mar 15, 2017 at 1:54 am #
Annabel says:Making your own components is so satisfying. I recently learned to make them (a bit on the fly). I had been watching youtube videos as well on how to make them. Now I save all scrap pieces of wire when I do wirework to make headpins. I have a little container to store all the pieces that are over 1.5 inches long for that purpose. Once I stop being afraid of the giant torch my husband bought me and don’t have to wait until he can light it for me, I suspect many more headpins will be had!
I also love the rustic look of them when you drop them in the water right away and the ball goes that brilliant red. I know people say they need to be pickled to remove the scale, I leave most of mine with it because it looks so rustic and kind of matches my bare bones messy style.
And I love you PC pendants. The dandelion one is my favourite. I am trying to learn how to make those types of molds, and I’m finding it a bit tricky. Yours are beautiful.
On Mar 15, 2017 at 12:07 pm #
kye says:You have been learning such interesting skills! Very impressive work. I love that dandelion focal. Sooo cute.
On Mar 15, 2017 at 6:12 pm #
Becca W says:LOVE that dandelion pendant too – let me know if you make more!
On Mar 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm #
Asia says:Once you start making your own headpins you will never go back, lovely PC work, eapecially the dandelion
On Mar 16, 2017 at 4:11 am #
S KatollakaSue says:Wonderful work!
On Mar 16, 2017 at 10:19 am #
Moogie says:Isn’t it fun to learn & try out new techniques? I want to do more wire & metal work & hit the polymer & epoxy clay. Right now I’m trying my first “sewing around a cabochon with seedbeads to make a pendant” project. There are so many things to try. Too many! Love all of your PC pendants. I love bright colors:)
On Mar 17, 2017 at 7:11 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Ditto to what everyone else has said! You sound and look like you are having fun, and that’s the way it should be happening.
On Mar 18, 2017 at 11:44 pm #
C Ferguson aka Annie says:Very cool. I’d love to learn how to ball headpins myself.
Love the pc pendants – my favourite is also the dandelion.
On Mar 20, 2017 at 6:25 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Someone has been very busy! Like how you made the PC links with the loops on both sides. Love the nature-themed dandelion focal–perfect treatment creating depth and interest on it. So cool that you made your own headpins! They turned out great especially the double balled ones. Where is everyone finding the time?!?
On Mar 21, 2017 at 9:28 pm #
nutz4beadz says:Fantastic work. You are soooo talented!