Navajo/Membres pendent Homage

[brad]

I finally finished my silver with gold wrapped wire trimmed pendent, in homage to the Membres Navajo tribe.  Fine silver medallion, gold filled wire wrap trim, with SW turqouise etc dangles.
i must admit, creating wrapped loops around another wire was very difficult.  I did a knotted end pin, with the wrapped loop attached to the wire wrap.  I had many failures, before achieving the non-perfect loops I settled for.  The pendent is about 1-3/4” across, and the beads are 6mm.  I plan to buy a 6-ish mm rope silver chain. Brad

[DawninCal]

It's a beautiful tribute to the Navajo tribe, Brad. I hope you wear it with pride and enjoyment for many years to come.

Also, I think it's good to step outside our usual way of doing things and try these other jewelry making techniques. It gives all of us a real appreciation for all the different artisans and the work they do. Along with that, it can be a humbling experience to realize that some of these techniques aren't as easy as one might think. Good for you for doing just that.



Dawn

[caeterle]

It turned out beautifully, Brad. The dangles are the perfect addition.

[brad]

Thank you Dawn and Cat. I am not sure using the gold wire, instead of silver wire added much, as it is hardly distinctive. I will give it a private smudging ceremony, with abalone shell, sage smoke, and a spiritual few lines I wrote modified from a historic NA prayer.
I would like to thank all of you that guided me through this project with encouragement and suggestions and teaching. Brad

[DawninCal]

Our pleasure, Brad. One of the things I like best about our small but mighty group is that everyone is so willing to help, offer suggestions and support each other whenever needed.



Dawn

[caeterle]

Agreed.

[michelle]

Just beautiful, Brad! And well done!