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on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
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on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
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on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
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“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Great piece!! I also admire anyone that can accomplish chainmaille work like you have. My hands…” read »
on “Green dream”:“This is beautiful chainmaille work. My arthritic fingers salute you! The chain pattern with the green…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Beautiful work! I love how the little seeds flair out on the sides creating the…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“Thanks you all for your comments!! Yes, Crystal, those are the marigold wood beads. I like…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I like all of these designs, especially what you did with the gold focal piece.…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“I do like those vintage end of day beads. This version really compliments them.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“These earrings are beautifully done. The alcohol inks give your detailed mini masterpieces a luminous quality.…” read »
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“The vintage Czech beads have much more impact lined up--they are so colorful--hope you got bunches…” read »
on “African sunset”:“I'm diggin' the tribal vibe! Love the brass element.…” read »
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“Nice pieces Jane. I like how you highlighted the woven focal with the drop extension.…” read »
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“Oh Robin, I am so sorry to hear about the tornadoes. I am glad your…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“CC, no, it’s not a view from my house. I live in east Texas, piney woods.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Robin, these are absolutely incredible! The mountains & trees are so very realistic & beautifully…” read »
- on “Black Beauty”:
“I really like this! Very cute!…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I really like your seed bead work on the blue one. All very nice!…” read »
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Cut Outs
About this design:
I call this style of pendants cut outs. They are made from sections of larger discarded wire frames. It's a good way to reuse the wire instead of tossing it into recycle. All I do is reposition some of the wires and cut off unneeded pieces.
The first piece looks a bit like a swan. The wire frame is 14ga red brass and the stringing wire is 24ga red brass. The stone is a blue sky agate that has a liberal amount of orange brown and internal fractures.
The one with green stones has curves that remind me of a snake. The stones are jasper that has been color enhanced and is sold as chrysocholla jasper. I'm not sure if the netted surface design is natural or an enhancement of some sort. The neck ring is made with 14ga red brass.
The pendant with the darker color is made with 14ga and 24ga red brass wire, ebony wood and 3 seed beads. It hangs from a 1.5mm leather cord.
Please overlook any misspelled words or errors in grammar. It is the fault of the keyboard and stiff fingers.
Components:
14ga and 24ga red brass wire, agate, jasper, ebony wood, glass seed beads, leather cordAdditional Images:
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On Mar 18, 2023 at 4:01 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:All 3 of these pendants are amazing! I can understand why your fingers are sore. That was a ton of wrapping.
On Mar 18, 2023 at 5:24 pm #
Althea A says:Absolutely gorgeous pendants! I think the black and gold one is my favorite but all three are just outstanding. Beautiful work!
On Mar 21, 2023 at 4:49 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love all of your beautiful pendants. They are all wonderful but I especially like the snake sneaking through the green rocks.