Free Spirit
(a Bohemian necklace by me)
For this necklace I used rough Chrysocolla, blue Peruvian Opal, Larimar, a few vintage
Czech glass beads, sterling silver wire, and a few lengths of sterling silver chain.
Here is a brief tutorial walk-through of the process...
Freshwater pearls and sterling silver wire...
I wanted the ends of the wire (the wraps) to be flat so after I strung on the pearls I carefully...
...flattened the wire ends with a hammer. Carefully.
Lookin' good
Meanwhile... I couldn't wait to use these rough Chrysocolla beads. The colors are spectacular.
I cut a piece of copper to stamp on because I was out of silver sheet... Improvise!
Flux.
Flood with silver solder. Lead free always.
Nice and clean. Kinda looks like a stick of gum LOL
Using a hole punch. To punch a hole.
I also trimmed the corners to make them rounded.
I also trimmed the corners to make them rounded.
Wouldn't you know, I got two letter M's and no H! LOL
Back to the store tomorrow to get my H.
Back to the store tomorrow to get my H.
I first stamped this with 1/4" stamps but didn't like the way it turned out so I made
another one and used the smaller sized letter stamps instead...
Makes me happy.
beading, hammering, wire wrapping, and making some connections.
I work in no particular order or pattern (no math here, LOL) I just assemble
it together as I think it looks best.
I cut two lengths of chain that will be on the clasp ends. This makes it more
comfortable to wear... comfort is important!
Love those loopy wraps! Time to go into a Liver of Sulfur bath to get that antique finish...
Much better! Love!
Finished! This is a longer necklace - Opera length, about 32 inches long.
I like the feel of this necklace...it's peaceful and powerful :)
What do you think?
I hope you have a great week
Love, Laura
My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns
