Happy Valentine’s Day!
– Cindy
This is my favorite transformation – shiny metal to the rustic look of oxidized metal. Oh there is so much more character with the patina, wouldn’t you say? I’ve been busy with wire projects this week and found that making these wire components really kept ideas flowing. Here are four sets of handmade heavy-gauge wire clasps – going straight to my Etsy shop.
Thank you for stopping by – as always, I appreciate your visit!
Cindy
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In the midst of winter, I’ve been transported back to a sunny summer’s day. How did I get so lucky? I jumped at Kristi Bowman’s challenge and joined her Copper Component Blog Hop! For Kristi’s blog hop, the participants chose to work with either her sea-inspired Urchin or Ammonite components. Kristi’s copper clay components are shaped and molded by hand and then fired – I love their rustic quality.
For my bracelet, I chose a handful of lampwork beads in colors of the sand and surf. A few of the beads are by Moon Stumpp, one from a set I’ve held on to for years…it was featured in SBS Wire in 2009 (yes, that WAS a long time ago!). To complement the seaside theme, I also added soft-colored Keshi pearls.
Stop by and see what the other participants have created – bet you’ll stay warm and you’ll be dreaming of summer time just like me!
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Kristi Bowman Design http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/
Jean Wells http://jeanawells.blogspot.com/
Melinda Orr http://orrtec.blogspot.com/
Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com/
Shannon Chomanczuk http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/
Pam Brisse http://bluebetween.blogspot.com/
Melissa Cable http://createrecklessly.blogspot.com/
Cindy Wimmer http://www.sweetbeadstudio.com/ (You are here!)
Mary Harding http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/
Jan Molten Mayhem http://moltenmayhem.typepad.com/molten-mayhem/
Linda Landig http://lindasbeadblog.com/
Kristi Harrison http://kristibasket-itsanewday.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Sturrup http://bahamadawn.blogspot.com/
Sally Russick http://thestudiosublime.com/
Lana Kinney (will share on Kristi’s blog)
– Cindy
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