Reader Photos : metalsmithing

Mokume Gane copper Fish Pendant

srosSuzanne — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:00:13 GMT

Artisian crafted using copper flashing as the backing to showcase a beautiful Mokume Gane oval with green beach glass set in the center. I cut filed and sanded the copper backplate, make self tabs to hold the Mokume Gane center focal. The piece measures 2-1/4' by 2." It has gold leaf visable thru the transparent poly clay layersw with alcohol inks in peach and green shades. It is connected to a gold satin adjustable Chinese sliding knot cord. It adjusts to a length of 26."

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Copper Mokume Gane Fish Pendant

srosSuzanne — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:24:49 GMT

Egyptian coil Bracelet with Focal Bead

srosSuzanne — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:00:59 GMT

Artisian crafted using 20 gauge Copper wire, formed into spiral links with a wire worked focal bead

The bracelet measures 7-1-/4." Visit http://etsy.com/shop/LearnShag.

Red Gold Tin Upcycled Bracelet

beebopboogie — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:30:11 GMT

Artisian crafted from a vintage red, gold cookie tin. Each square section was cut, filed and sande, then connected with split rings. It closed with a toggle clasp. The bracelet measures 7-1/2."
A unique and one of a kind piece. http://etsy.com/shop/LearnShag

Marrakech

TanyaB@13 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:30:53 GMT

Inspired by the exotic city of Marrakech and its souks bustling with storytellers, acrobats, musicians and snake charmers - where should I begin to describe this stunning piece?

The pendant:
A gorgeous blue lapis lazuli cabochon with golden flecks of pyrite is set in a fine silver serrated bezel between 2 glowing carnelian rounds. A beaded sterling silver border surrounds the lapis. The sterling silver backplate has a raised edge and is handstamped at the 4 corners of the square. Even the generous bail, not to be left out, carries a carnelian cabochon. Measures just over 3 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom point and about 2 ½ inches across its widest point.

The necklace:
Triple strands of rectangular lapis tubes are spiced up with randomly placed, faceted, sparkling gemstone rondelles of garnet, carnelian, peridot and citrine. Closes with an adjustable, handmade sterling silver beaded toggle clasp. A faceted, juicy carnelian briolette finishes off the clasp. Adjusts from 18 to 20 inches.

You can easily remove the pendant to wear the necklace alone, or you can put the pendant on another necklace of your choice. I made the bail large enough that it should easily fit over just about any necklace or strand of beads.

One of a kind and completely handmade by me.

Click on etsy link for more photos of this piece: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34521590