Really lovely George.
As usual, fantastic! What else can one say!!!! (Well there's always "WOW!!)
Lorraine
Wow I love what you've done.
And I must admit that every time I look at your maille work I get inspired!
How do you do the framing on that bead, I've never seen anything like it! Of course, if you want to keep a trade secret that's fine too. But wow.
Anne
Feel the fear, and do it anyway!
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lovely framing
v impressive!
J x
You're all lovely
Anne, it's just bits of wire and some soldering. It takes a little bit of twiddling to get the wire shaped just right - I usually make a copper template first and then deconstruct that to use as a pattern - and a bit of filing to make sure it sits well on the centre rings, but really is very straightforward to do, and only four joins. I cut grooves in a charcoal block to help keep things on the right plane, which means both wires can be soldered to the centre in one go, which speeds things up a lot and avoids having to pickle twice as well.
I've just discovered the wonder of charcoal and holes and grooves and things - magic!
Di x
I love your kinetic pendants and though I don't usually "do" hearts, this one looks great. I love the colours - that aqua blue is lovely. Kaz has made some gorgeous beads over the last few months. Your chain looks so tactile, I bet your big pendants hang so well on it
Anne
Feel the fear, and do it anyway!
Blog: http://www.whiteoakjewellery.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.whiteoakjewellery.co.uk
That is fabulous George! And fully soldered Maille - that's dedication to one's art !!!!!
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