Vintage Crystals - Re-Created!

I did a home show about a year ago and one of the guests brought me these beautiful vintage crystal beads. She had been saving them for her daughter's wedding, but the daughter was not interested in crystal. They are approximately 10mm and pick up all the colors of the rainbow. I made bracelets, earrings, and a necklace, all in gold tones. The wire connections are hand made from jeweler's bronze. I still have enough beads left to do more in silver accents...sterling would be beautiful! For now, here is the crystal and bronze. Blessings to all! Anita

NEW CREATIONS IN COPPER/TRAVELING WITH WIRE

I finished these copper pieces this week.  All of the wire work is completely handmade, and the beautiful lampwork bead swirled with colors is by my friend, Jeanne. 

I did some of the wirework while I was at my daughte's home following the birth of  her baby, Summer Abigail.  One thing about wire is that it is very transportable and easy to work on without taking up a lot of space, especially in someone else's home!  I tried some new things with the wire and it gave me a stash to create with when I returned home.  I took 16, 18, 20 and 24 g. wire, tools for cutting and wrapping and mandrels to make jumprings.  It all fit in a small 8x11x2"  box. 

I hope to get these new pieces posted on Artfire this week!  Thanks for looking.  Blessings,  Anita

Peace Earrings and more...

I'm trying to catch up on loose ends - like finally putting my peace earrings on earwires!!!  I made some copper on brass and some brass on copper.  I think my personal preference is the copper on brass.   In addition, I had some crystal earrings I made some time ago that have been waiting for me to photograph and tag them for Artfire.   I hope to get them onto Artfire tonight or in the morning!