Sunday, February 3, 2013

AJE Earring Challenge Weeks 3 & 4

The following earrings were created for the Art Jewelry Elements Earring Challenge, Weeks 3 and 4.  Pair 3 consisted of copper tear-drops and heart charms that were cut, stamped, antiqued then patinated with Gilders Paste, and put together with copper wire, headpins,and jumprings to include coral colored chip beads.


Pair number 4 was put together with gemstone encrusted wire-wrapped copper washers and forged charms that were also stamped and antiqued, then shaped with waves that reflect light and movement. 



Since this was the first time that an actual stamp was used by me, I did learn that practice does improve stamped images! Now, what to do for next week? Stay tuned! In the mean time, check out what the other artists are making for their earrings at the Art jewelry Elements blog!

8 comments:

  1. My Favorite pair is the 1st one. I LOVE those! Great job.

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  2. Beautiful designs, wonderfully executed. Love the mix of colors (and all that texture!) in your second pair.

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  3. I'm glad you were inspired to try out stamping metal. Great earrings!

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  4. Very pretty, I love the gemstone encrusted copper washers with the wavy charms.

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  5. I like the wave shape in the second pair! Very creative!

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  6. I love the way you shaped the metal. Cool!

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  7. Love you copper pieces, can't wait to see what you make next.

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  8. your work is beautiful! Stopping by all the blogs taking part in the beadsoup cant wait to see what you make!

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