Making metal jewelry I find that I have scraps that are too big to be tossed in the recycle pile, so I try to incorporate them into other pieces of jewelry. Today's blog shows how I converted those left over pieces into great jewelry.
I made several bracelets using strips of silver with really pretty designs pressed into the metal. I had several pieces that were each 2 or 3 inches long and decided to make some rings. The results are so good that I'm actually buying the silver just to make rings.
One day I had on a ring that is similar to the one on the left. On my way to work a woman in the train commented on it, then in the doctor's office I got another complement from one of the nurses. At work I got some great comments and a couple of orders too. I call it the cascading crystal ring because the beads are free flowing and every time you put it on the beads fall into a different configuration. It's a fun ring.
The ring on the right is the first ring that I made and is a casual ring. Very simple in style with a stable swirly looking bead that reflects the swirl on the side of the ring. The wire is simple, yet beautiful.
Inside both rings I've stamped a secret message.The purple ring at the top says "Laugh" and the blue ring says "Dream".
Making these rings was so much fun and I will have several on my website, if they aren't purchased before I can post them.
Visit my website at http://www.jewelrybydm.com
Saturday, October 27, 2012
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