Thursday, February 3, 2011

Twisted Day Three Pendant Give Away UPDATE

 
 Make sure you read the update at the bottom of the post!

So I had to do this one since this was the project that Kerry used for my pendant in her book. I decided to change it up a little cause that's how I roll. It's very rare for me to do something exactly like what's in a book cause I want to add my spin on it. So I added some dangles to the loop and put it on a chain instead of the seed beads in the project. I do think I will do another one similar to the one in the book but I do like how this turned out.
I love my flat pods and really wanted to show them off. 
So this is the next project that will be up for the give away! 
Keep posting guys!

UPDATE
For me it is so important to share information, so I was very happy to see Kerry post some advice and I wanted to make sure that everyone saw it so here it is, right from the Authors mouth! Thanks Kerry!
A little tip about using the colored wire in this type of design... the color might rub off. When I used your large pendant as a focal, I didn't leave a lot of room for it to move, so if any color was removed, you wouldn't be able to see it. Here, there is room to wiggle, so you might see a little wear. I think that adds a bit of depth, personally. But thought I should let you know. If you are going to have anything rub against the wire, I would use sterling or copper... something not coated.

23 comments:

  1. That is beautiful Libby. It compliments your beautiful pod perfectly! Enjoy the day! Erin

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  2. I love the color of this bead, just beautiful.

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  3. Oh oh oh!! I LOVE it!! This turned out fantastic!!

    A little tip about using the colored wire in this type of design... the color might rub off. When I used your large pendant as a focal, I didn't leave a lot of room for it to move, so if any color was removed, you wouldn't be able to see it. Here, there is room to wiggle, so you might see a little wear. I think that adds a bit of depth, personally. But thought I should let you know. If you are going to have anything rub against the wire, I would use sterling or copper... something not coated.

    I am loving reading these posts!

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  4. This is just beautiful - I love your version of this project! Your pod beads are to die for! :)

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  5. Wow, that pod is just gorgeous! I love how well the wire color compliments the pod.

    Thanks so much for the tip!

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  6. Thanks for the tip I am just getting into using colored wire. That is a beautiful piece!
    Shannon

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  7. Your bead pods are just wonderful!

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  8. This is gorgeous and I love the colors in the design!

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  9. What a beautiful beautiful pod!! Just lovely!!

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  10. Always fun to see how lampworkers incorporate their little glass wonders into designs. Love what you did with your pod.

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  11. gorgeous pod, and love the colored wire with it.
    Erin S

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  12. the flat pod bead is beautiful and I love how the pendant turned out.

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  13. Gorgeous! I definitely need some wire and a winding thingy. I want to try this so much! The pod is beautiful and the wire goes perfectly with it! Beauteous!
    SallyA

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  14. I love your spin on this design. Your lampwork is absolutely gorgeous and so are the colors you chose for the pendant and dangles!

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  15. I absolutely LOVE this pendant - your pod is a total stunner!!

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  16. I was just thinking about the wire "rubbing off" issue. Have you given that new wire by soft flex a try? I have not personally used it, but it came in some pretty colors ;) Here is the link http://www.softflexcompany.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=Soft+Flex+Craft+Wire

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  17. This is gorgeous. With the colors, everything compliments the others beautifully.
    Jody

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