I was really excited to receive my gorgeous copper clay component from
Kristi Bowman. She managed to get some awesome flame colors in the copper.
I really wanted a simple design, not to take away from the focal. The curved shape just screams "bracelet"!!
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| The gorgeous ruffled lampwork bead is from Mermaid Glass...aren't those colors to die for? |
I immediately knew I was going to use this faceted agate that I have been hoarding for a while. I remember falling in love with the sunset oranges, cream and russets, and was going to make a wire-wrapped necklace of just the agate. I still have enough, so I might just do that!
The lampwork was an impulse addition. I knew that I wanted to include that awesome pop of indigo blue in my piece, but wasn't sure how for a while. I had tried several other beads to bring out the blue...some of my enamel (couldn't get the color just right)....some Czech glass (mmm, no). I saw this beauty from Mermaid Glass and my heart skipped a beat.
I had originally wanted to make a special link for the clasp from
Cindy Wimmer's new book, The Missing Link (fabulous, by the way, and if you don't have it, you need to get it!). Since I was trying to stay simple and was running a bit behind, I decided on the big wire-wrapped loop that I flattened and textured a bit. I then used a balled headpin to wrap the ruffle, and then added a swirled hook clasp.
I have to say, I love the way this feels on and I love that the somewhat eclectic color combo evokes something deep in me!
Thanks, Kristi, for creating such a fun and unique Component of the Month! Go take a look and see what the rest of our team and this month's guest bloggers created! Happy Wednesday!
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