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Third Wire Wrapping Class
About this design:
I did a very simple wrap at this week's class as a birthday lunch for a friend made me late, so I had less time. I omitted all the wrapping at the bottom that I did on my other pendants. With this small triangular stone I just captured the corners, made a loop at the bottom to hold a shell and used some twisted wire for interest.
Components:
Pre drilled stone, pre drilled shell, copper craft wire, 3 beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 26, 2023 at 12:39 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Melody, I think the way you wrapped the corners of the triangle help define its shape & adds interest to the piece as a whole. The little shell works great with the color of the stone & the sun bead has me thinking of the warmer days ahead.
On Jan 26, 2023 at 1:11 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Melody, this is great! There is just the right amount of wrapping imho. It lets the wrapping highlight the triangular shape of the stone and the beads. Great job!
On Jan 26, 2023 at 6:56 pm #
sweetjane says:I love this Melody!! It’s just perfect the way it is. I commend you for pursuing the wire wrapping classes. It’s definitely paying off. I read somewhere that learning new things helps ward off getting Dementia!
On Jan 31, 2023 at 1:26 am #
K Ralston says:It looks so mystical. A great design! You have a great aptitude for wire wrapping. I expect someday you’ll be teaching us on YouTube. You really are that good.