Just saw some of these bouquets on-line and thought it would be a great way to use some of the old/broken broaches I have in my jewelry stash.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Wire Wrapping
As promised, here are some pictures of my recent pendants using the wire wrap techniques.
Beautifully colored Cabachon with sterling silver and copper wire, center is twisted wire. This cabachon is a one-of-a-kind from my husbands lapidary days.
Detail of the unique feature in the center of this cabachon. You can see the variety of colors a little better.
Mother's Birthstone Pendant, gold-filled wraps. This pendant can be made with any stones that have significance to you, or simply select the colors that appeal to you, any number of stones will work.
A child's birthstone pendant I made for my granddaughter, identical except it has her birthstone, a ruby.
Imitation Abalone shell pendant with a small piece of abalone shell from Fort Bragg CA embedded in the center. The imitation abalone shell is made from ultra thick embossing powder. Gold filled wraps with copper.
An unusual shaped stone with free-form wraps in sterling silver (left). Stone is held in place with wire prongs. Details of the prong setting shown below.
TIP: When wearing these free-form pendants, check where your seat belt crosses your body to avoid having it distort the free-form wires. It's almost impossible to correct once they are bent. Either adjust the length of your chain or adjust the pendant to lay in front of the seat belt when you're in the car.
Unusual shaped stone with sterling silver wraps.
Beautifully colored Cabachon with sterling silver and copper wire, center is twisted wire. This cabachon is a one-of-a-kind from my husbands lapidary days.
Detail of the unique feature in the center of this cabachon. You can see the variety of colors a little better.
Mother's Birthstone Pendant, gold-filled wraps. This pendant can be made with any stones that have significance to you, or simply select the colors that appeal to you, any number of stones will work.
A child's birthstone pendant I made for my granddaughter, identical except it has her birthstone, a ruby.
Imitation Abalone shell pendant with a small piece of abalone shell from Fort Bragg CA embedded in the center. The imitation abalone shell is made from ultra thick embossing powder. Gold filled wraps with copper.
An unusual shaped stone with free-form wraps in sterling silver (left). Stone is held in place with wire prongs. Details of the prong setting shown below.
TIP: When wearing these free-form pendants, check where your seat belt crosses your body to avoid having it distort the free-form wires. It's almost impossible to correct once they are bent. Either adjust the length of your chain or adjust the pendant to lay in front of the seat belt when you're in the car.
Unusual shaped stone with sterling silver wraps.
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