Anywho...I swirled and whirled this copper wire fibula...that's a pin to those of you who, like me until just a while ago, have never heard of the term "fibula". Like most my creations, I set it aside to age, like fine wine, until I had the gumption to finish it. I alternated a figure-eight sort of weave and attaching tiny copper beads so that each section was different, then embellished the swirls with some cool copper pleated beads I just got from Monsterslayer. Oxidizing and tumbling for shine finished it!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Fun with Copper, Part 2
Previously, on "fun with copper", Melissa unveils a new bangle bracelet. Today's escapades have left our heroine all a flutter after free-forming a copper wire fibula...Yes, I know, I watch too much TV!
Anywho...I swirled and whirled this copper wire fibula...that's a pin to those of you who, like me until just a while ago, have never heard of the term "fibula". Like most my creations, I set it aside to age, like fine wine, until I had the gumption to finish it. I alternated a figure-eight sort of weave and attaching tiny copper beads so that each section was different, then embellished the swirls with some cool copper pleated beads I just got from Monsterslayer. Oxidizing and tumbling for shine finished it!
Anywho...I swirled and whirled this copper wire fibula...that's a pin to those of you who, like me until just a while ago, have never heard of the term "fibula". Like most my creations, I set it aside to age, like fine wine, until I had the gumption to finish it. I alternated a figure-eight sort of weave and attaching tiny copper beads so that each section was different, then embellished the swirls with some cool copper pleated beads I just got from Monsterslayer. Oxidizing and tumbling for shine finished it!
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Oh my, Melissa...how long did this one take to make??! It is just incredible with all of that fantastic wire wrappping. And I love the rustic color...it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Melissa! You're amazing! Just when I think I "know" you, you go off and do another over-the-top something!
ReplyDeleteVERY cool!
ReplyDeleteLovely...and the bangle is great too. Fabulous work on both pieces!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely. I adore copper and really have wanted to make pins. Yours in inspirational. Thanks.
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I love your brooch and all your glorious copper designs!
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