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**Emerald** · 29-09-2009, 01:03 PM

mmm you guessed correct George lol, forgot to mention that.

I like the contrast of the silver and Grey but i have another set which i am going to oxidise just waiting for metal.

**mizgeorge** · 29-09-2009, 01:40 PM

In that case one of the shiny lentils for this one - probably the first one, and keep the swirl for the oxidised chain

**Emerald** · 29-09-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by mizgeorge

In that case one of the shiny lentils for this one - probably the first one, and keep the swirl for the oxidised chain

have been a playing and i found this aswell, the swirly beads i made a long long time ago and they where actually earrings to begin with so they are know vintage lol.

**snow_imp** · 29-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Ooh, I like that!

**MuranoSilver** · 29-09-2009, 02:01 PM

Oooh I like this swirl one too, but prefer the oxidised one as it maches the beads better

Nic x

**mizgeorge** · 29-09-2009, 03:45 PM

I like that one more - it matches the silver better

**CDW Designs** · 29-09-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Emerald

have been a playing and i found this aswell, the swirly beads i made a long long time ago and they where actually earrings to begin with so they are know vintage lol.

Fantastic
I like this one best!

**The Dragon** · 29-09-2009, 09:32 PM

Whit Whoo, Whit Whoo.

Very nice indeed, I love all the beads but for me I think the original swirl (no 2) is the best, but only by a very fine whisker.

**Ominicci** · 30-09-2009, 10:46 PM

Either swirly bead for me. I mean in my opinion, not 'for me', but then again perhaps that is what I mean ...

What are the steps you go through to embellish your beads - do you do the embellishment after you've made the beads and if, so do you use a medium/easy solder and how do you get all the bits to stay on as you solder them and not come off as you solder the next bit on???

**Emerald** · 01-10-2009, 08:18 AM

Hi Nicci, i decorate first then put the bead together i try doing all of it at the same time with medium i melt solder on before i put the pieces in place and as i go i sort of glue them with borax and heat and once they are all in place i blast them, the swirls are fused so get the base hot and then place the swirl on top being very careful not to melt your wire. x

thanks for all the comments will crack on and finish it today and the other one x