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Post by DawninCal on Apr 16, 2022 14:23:07 GMT -6
I want to see what's percolating in Michelle's brain too! Dawn
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 16, 2022 14:23:27 GMT -6
I'm working on it - should be finished later today! Dawn
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 16, 2022 16:22:42 GMT -6
And...I am done! My found item was a pair of marbles. I captured them in a cage made of copper wire which I oxidized. I think the oxidation of the copper really brings out the blue of the marbles. I was afraid they might be too heavy for earrings but I've been wearing them this afternoon and can't even feel them. A few years ago, I used this technique with beads, but they were much smaller and I used 20 gauge wire. For these large marbles, I used a heavier gauge (18) for strength. Because each cage took 15 inches of wire, I was concerned about the spirals losing their shape or not being strong enough to hold the marbles - the 18g is just right. I have another pair of marbles that I'd like to capture in a different way. If I can find some time in the next week or so, I'll give it a try and post the results here. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Apr 16, 2022 23:39:16 GMT -6
Oh Dawn, they are so pretty! I remember the beads you caught like that. I tried it myself once, can you say wonky? After that I decided to leave this to the experts like you. Beautifully done. I can't wait to see more!
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 17, 2022 0:15:44 GMT -6
Thank you so much, Cat! You just need a little more practice... I'm trying to figure out how to add a dangle to this design; if I succeed, I will be back! Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Apr 17, 2022 0:35:50 GMT -6
With trying once, I meant one session. Sometimes it's better to know when you don't want to pursue something Ooooh, dangles!!
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 17, 2022 15:18:43 GMT -6
Ha! I knew dangles would get your attention, Cat! Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Apr 19, 2022 0:25:50 GMT -6
Believe it or not, the "Pirate Relic" sold last night! What's funny about that is that it sold to the same lady that also got the black moth necklace, so I really have to thank you because they are both challenge pieces!
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 19, 2022 12:17:28 GMT -6
Congratulations, Cat, that's awesome! Good to know that these challenges sometimes result in more than us just having fun. Dawn
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Post by michelle on Apr 19, 2022 22:24:50 GMT -6
First off, Dawn the marble earrings are awesome! There is just something about the spiral shape that is so appealing. And the copper and blue looks so pretty together.
Congrats on the sale of the pirate piece, Cat! Such a fun and unusual necklace.
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 20, 2022 11:18:46 GMT -6
Thank you, Michelle! I love most any color combo with copper, but I think blue is my favorite. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Apr 20, 2022 12:26:00 GMT -6
I keep going back to the marbles, so pretty.
Thank you, Michelle! I wonder if it was the short video I did, nine whole seconds long, lol.
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 20, 2022 14:18:39 GMT -6
Yes, those marbles are a particularly deep shade of blue that caught my eye the first time I saw them. Thanks again, Cat! Dawn
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