I finished my focal, but didn't have anything to hang it on, so went looking for chain-spiration! I knew I wanted to create something from scratch, but wasn't sure where I wanted to start. Wait, right here at AJE!
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| Keirsten Giles created gorgeous copper chain and shows us how here! |
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| Fun byzantine links by Diana Ptazynski! |
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| Chain from Francesca' s COM creation! |
Francesca did a gorgeous chain using Cindy Wimmer's amazing book The Missing Link...I fell in love with how the chain really completed her design, and thought.."hey I have Cindy's book, I wonder what I can come up with! After perusing the wonderful options, I chose this one...Little Orbits.
Here's how I started...
...and here is where I am now...obviously not finished! Need to patina, tumble and most importantly, create a clasp.
As you can see, I wrapped my 'orbit rings' with twisted wire with the ends torched into a ball. I think it really complements the holes and dots in the pendant. Will show you a photo once the whole piece is complete!
Thanks for stopping by! Go create something!
Melissa Meman
Melismatic Art Jewelry
Art. Life. Love.
I love the chain you are making! I love the inspirations too especial the first one. What a cool focal! Looking forward to the finished necklace!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful creation, Melissa! I think I need to buy that book! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I loved the bezel alone, but it's just getting better. I love those Little Orbit links. Of course I say that about every link the the book. And also all the AJE chains you've highlighted in this post!
ReplyDeleteThat is drop-dead gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished piece!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to see the finished necklace. It is going to be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work! I can't wait to see finished piece.
ReplyDeleteChains are so time consuming but always so worth it!! I love where you're going with this Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteI love it - hand-made chain just makes a design special, I think. Can't wait to see it finished!
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