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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Chain-spiration...work in progress!

A couple of weeks ago I participated in our Component of the Month Challenge here at AJE...it featured gorgeous fused glass pieces by Francesca Watson.



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!

Keirsten Giles created gorgeous copper chain and shows us how here!


Fun byzantine links by Diana Ptazynski!

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. 

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 9, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    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!

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  2. Carol BriodyAugust 9, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    That is a beautiful creation, Melissa! I think I need to buy that book! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Ann SchroederAugust 9, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Love 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!

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  4. NaiadNecklacesAugust 9, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    That is drop-dead gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished piece!

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  5. Shai WilliamsAugust 9, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    I can hardly wait to see the finished necklace. It is going to be gorgeous.

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  6. baymoondesignAugust 10, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Gorgeous work! I can't wait to see finished piece.

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  7. KristiBowmanDesignAugust 10, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Chains are so time consuming but always so worth it!! I love where you're going with this Melissa!!

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  8. Francesca WatsonAugust 11, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    I love it - hand-made chain just makes a design special, I think. Can't wait to see it finished!

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