Archive for the ‘WIRE’ Category

Ring: Strawberry Quartz with Silver Plated Copper Wire

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Ring:  Faceted Strawberry Quartz with Silver Wire

Bracelet & Earrings: Daisy Lampwork, AB Opal Swarovski Crystals, and Opalescent Cubes on Silver Wire

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Bracelet & Earrings:  Daisies with Square Opalescent with Silver Wire

Earrings: Multi-Faceted Rounds on Handcrafted Ear Wires

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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The crystals have numerous facets on all sides and reflect many colors.

The ear wires are handcrafted using silver plated copper and brass.

Earrings: Blue Aventurine Donuts with Silver Wire Wraps

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Earrings:  Blue Aventurine with Silver Wire Wrap

Aventurine is a form of quartz and has small inclusions of a mica material which appears as gold flecks.

The earrings are 3/4 inch in diameter and have a 1 inch drop.

Earrings: Lantern Type Faceted Beads with Spiral Silver Wire Caps

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Earrings:  Lantern Type Faceted Beads with Silver Wire Spiral Caps

Smaller pieces of left over wire can also be used to make ear wires and bead caps.

The wire is 20 guage silver plated copper.

Bracelet: Handcrafted Silver Wire Charms

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Bracelet:  Handcrafted Silver Wire Charms

I use remnant  shorter pieces of wire to make charms, jump rings, and clasps.

Most of these charms are made from 18 and 20 gauge silver plated copper wire, dangle is crystal quartz.

The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long.

Bracelet: Turquoise Nuggets with Handcrafted Wire Knots

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Bracelet:  Turquoise Nuggets with Silver Wire Knots

The 18 guage wire knots are a bit tricky to create but add a unique look to the piece.

The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long and closes with a handcrafted hook.

Earrings: Coral Jasper Briolettes with Brass Wire Wrapped Beads

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Earrings:  Coral Jasper Briolettes with Brass Wire Wrapped Coral Bead

Necklace: Stripe African Ceramic Rhondelle with Black Onyx and Swarovski Crystal

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Necklace:  Stripe Ceramic Rhondelle on Leather Cord1Necklace:  Stripe Ceramic Rhondelle zoom1

This stripe rhondelle bead was from the African ceramic bead mix I used to create the last two pieces.   Swarovski crystals add some sparkle since the rhondelle has a matte finish.  The components are wrapped onto the leather cord with silver plated copper wire.  The necklace is 18 inches long and is attached with a small lobster clasp.  The pendant wire wrap  spiral attaching the pendant to the cord can be removed from the leather cord in order to use the cord to wear a different pendant.

Bracelet: African Mix Black & White Ceramic Beads on Leather Cord

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Bracelet:  African Mix CermamicBracelet:  African Mix Ceramic Toggle Dangle

I purchased a mixed bag of ceramic beads quite some time ago that have been calling me to design–it’s challenged me every time I start to work with my jewelry.  It’s crazy how many ways these beads can be used and how the different colors and shapes inspire different pieces.  The ceramic beads are with silver plated beads and wire.  The leather cord was hand wrapped with the wire and secured to the leather cord with adhesive.  The closure is handcrafted along with the swirl dangle.  The beads are strung onto wire and slightly bent to adhere closer to the wrist.  The bend in the wire also serves to hold the beads on the top of the wrist.  The bracelet is approximately 7 1/2 inches in length.



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