I’m starting to use more found objects in my work. In this copper wire-wrapped ring, I recycled a gold-toned button and flanked it with two Swarovski crystals. I think this ring will look even better once the copper patinas into a richer, darker color. The button and yellow crystals will be a bright contrast.
Sterling silver & copper dog tag necklace
I had a special request from a friend for a dog tag necklace, so I made one using a few new skills from my jewelry fabrication class. I tossed around a few different design ideas, but this is the final product.
The pendant is made from copper sheet riveted onto silver sheet. The copper pieces and the silver chain were a little too shiny, so I applied a patina to those parts and sanded the rest for a brushed finish. The darker patinas give it a heavier, more masculine feel.
Here are a couple of new things that I have been working on this week.
Sterling silver & copper wire-wrapped Amazonite rings (click for larger view)
I love the look of a chunky, gemstone cocktail ring and have made two wire-wrapped rings with faceted Amazonite stones. On one, I used 18 gauge copper wire which will patina over time, and I made the other one with 20 gauge sterling silver wire.
Sterling silver & Swarovski crystal earrings (click for larger view)
I made these earrings by wrapping sterling silver wire into a herringbone pattern around peacock-blue Swarovski crystals and added smaller peridot Swarovski crystal dangles as an accent. Peacock colors are a big Fall fashion trend this year. The color combinations are so rich and exotic! I’m envisioning a night out on the town with a smoldering, smoky eye and these earrings as a strikng accent.
