The first challenge I had to overcome to make this necklace was simply to remove my frugality from the design process. Once that was out of the way it all moved along at a good clip until I got to the beaded bead:
It took me 4 evenings to get it done and work out all the details. Should I make it in wire? Or thread? Do I tumble it? or assemble later? Will it be a round ball or a link? Do I even have wire small enough to weave 2mm coral beads? Do I have thread small enough? No I don't.
The beaded coral components used up an entire strand of 2mm coral beads and than I had to search my local bead stores for a somewhat close match to finish it. It was a good reminder that bead weaving takes longer than wire weaving. My hat is off to all those bead weavers who make such extravagant works!
Now that I have the supplies and the know how I really want to make another link. I used 'right angle weave' to made the bead and 32 gauge wire. I think the wire is steel or some sort of base metal. But the rest of the necklace is sterling.
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17 hours ago
Mary, this is a stunning necklace! The care and detail you put into each component is evident and incredible. I know what you mean about struggling with frugality, because I agonize over my own pieces. Look forward to seeing more of your work :)
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this is a really beautiful necklace
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ReplyDeleteLynsey and Sue, thank you!!
It had been a long time, i do not see this kind of work ! Love it Mary
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Emi, I love the old style wirework:))
ReplyDeleteThank you Francesca!!
Love it!!!
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