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Post by caeterle on Oct 25, 2019 9:23:44 GMT -6
Finished!
It took me much too long, especially in the end when I kept trying to balance it out, but it's finally done!
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Post by caeterle on Oct 26, 2019 5:57:01 GMT -6
Made it just in time  I was inspired by a show about fall in Kyoto during which they also showed a lady making wreaths. So I made my own autumn wreath with a lot of leaves (so many wire ends, what was I thinking?) and with mookaite flowers - among them red, purple and "golden" (kind of  ) ones.  |
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Post by michelle on Oct 26, 2019 10:25:13 GMT -6
Dawn, the focal beads are lovely and perfect for fall. I really like the contrast between the flattened wire hoops and the unflattened wire wrap. Wonderful!
Cat, what a cool wreath! The mookaite flowers are perfect!
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Post by michelle on Oct 26, 2019 10:33:53 GMT -6
Here is the pendant I made for the challenge. I haven’t decided whether to hang on a plain copper chain or do something beaded with it. I’m leaning toward the chain.  |
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Post by togan on Oct 27, 2019 14:09:21 GMT -6
Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Amazing pieces from everyone by the way! Irith - my favorite is the 3rd pair! But all 3 are amazingly crafted and beautiful (as usual!) Diane - The leaves are beautiful and I enjoy the whimsical colors too. It has a very positive vibe. Michelle - beautiful wrapping on your pendant! I also love the asymmetrical shape. I think it would look great either way, or you could even opt for a partially beaded chain. Dawn- Lovely earrings! Very interesting to hear about the inspiration of the piece. Cat -I love what you did with the Mookaite! I love that stone for autumn. I was going to do something with mookaite too, but I didn't get a feel from the beads I had so left them for later lol I finally came up with something for this challenge. It's a holiday pendant made with crystals, garnet, and smoky quartz. Inspired by cranberries. lol Really deep, I know. ANYWAY...here ya go:   My favorite thing about it is the hoop, which from a distance looks like it's set with the stones rather than wire-wrapped. I think I prefer wrapping them facing upward on the link rather than outward on the sides of the link. I made a few lariats using hoops like like this. I might use this color scheme again to add to the lariat collection I'm working on though...they are quite relaxing to make....like meditation almost! Hope you all had a great weekend! -Togan |
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Post by caeterle on Oct 28, 2019 9:24:40 GMT -6
How pretty, Michele! The colors is so beautiful with the copper. I'm with Togan, I can imagine a partially beaded chain very well with this, for example chain links and the same crystals in between? It will look lovely with any chain, though.
Togan, that has such a dainty and elegant feel to it. I love the hoop, too!
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Post by DawninCal on Oct 28, 2019 9:36:28 GMT -6
Thank you, Michelle and Togan! I'm debating with myself whether or not to list them or to keep them. I really like those beads - I guess I could make another pair with different beads and list those. Hmmmm... Dawn |
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Post by DawninCal on Oct 28, 2019 9:39:44 GMT -6
Cat, I'm not seeing any photos of your piece. It must be a problem on my end as Michelle and Togan can see them. I'll try to check them out on my tablet. Michelle, I love that pendant from the rich red of the stone to the way you've wrapped it and the addition of the beads around the top. Perfect for this time of year! Togan, that pendant is lovely and so very elegant. I see that necklace being worn out for a nice dinner or to a fancy party. Beautiful! Dawn |
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Post by DawninCal on Oct 28, 2019 9:41:03 GMT -6
P.S. Michelle, I agree with you about the simple chain. The pendant needs to be the star of the show. Dawn |
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Post by caeterle on Oct 28, 2019 11:28:28 GMT -6
Not your problem, Dawn. I don't know why it suddenly disappeared! Here it is again.  |
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Post by DawninCal on Oct 28, 2019 11:32:50 GMT -6
Oooooooh, Cat. I LOVE it! It reminds me of the fall wreath my sister and I made while she was here. Dawn |
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Post by caeterle on Oct 28, 2019 13:17:07 GMT -6
Thank you, Dawn! I didn't use a glue gun, though ... how did that go, by the way? I just got the mookaite in a destash and couldn't resist using all of those colors. They are like Bonitos to me (our German variety of M and Ms before those took over here). |
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Post by DawninCal on Oct 28, 2019 15:08:25 GMT -6
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Post by michelle on Oct 29, 2019 22:13:54 GMT -6
Thanks for everybody’s kind comments and suggestions! Togan. I really like the effect of those beads wrapped around the ring in the necklaces. So dainty and pretty.
Such a pretty wreath, Dawn!
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Post by caeterle on Oct 30, 2019 9:38:03 GMT -6
How weird, I just saw my first photo returned ... it's a Halloween miracle!
What a beautiful wreath you made, Dawn. I hope the deer and squirrels will appreciate it, too! I love all the colors in it!
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