Hi Steemians,
I hope you're all well. I have something different to my usual pendants to show you today.
I won't mention who this commission was for as they haven't received it yet, in fact they don't even know they are getting anything at all so I don't want to ruin the surprise if they come across this post somehow.
Anyway, the person in question doesn't really wear jewellery but seems to be a fan of my work so I thought I'd try and make them something similar to my pendants but instead it can be for hanging on a wall as art.
It wasn't the most complex of designs but I felt very free in where I could take it as I wasn't limited by it needing a bail (the bit the necklace chain goes through) My only parameters were getting a piece of moonstone, and two pieces of cut Alexandrite into it somewhere, Both being birthstones of the client.
Enough rambling. As always, here's the behind the scenes, finished item shots at the end, enjoy!
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Moonstone & Alexandrite wrapped in Copper
Recent piece up for sale: Triple Stone and Silver Pendant
A beautiful piece. whoever is receiving it will be pleased. 😊
Beautiful work! I'm sure your recipient will love it.
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I love it! Whoever is getting it will be one lucky-ducky! And by the way i absolutely love how you have put the instructions on how to make it!♥
Wow the end result is stunning! You have quite the talent to make a piece like that.
I have barely begun to dabble in wire wrapping. This is amazing! I need to find ways to incorporate raw garnets into something interesting. Any suggestions?
oo yeh they lend themselves well to wrapping with all the edges they have. I've not wrapped garnets but i've done pieces like this that work well for that sort of stone. its relatively simple to do, make a thick gauge wire frame then fill the gaps with wire till the stone is held tight. It takes a bit of practice but isnt impossible
@jacobtothe or this was a raw sapphire done in a similar way https://www.facebook.com/TuskandClaw/photos/a.264789060316778.63044.175206295941722/393508104111539/?type=3&theater
I am sure whoever is receiving the surprise will be very happy! I have been curious about how you come up with such unique designs, and even though your sketches reveal a little bit of your thinking, I would love to know how you come up with these new concepts and the techniques you came up with to work with the material :)
I'm not really too sure to be honest! I've always been quite creative and a visual learner. The last year or 2 of my jewellery design is definitely a reflection of my style, or so friends have told me. The most recent pieces i've been doing are normally inspired by the stone i'm working with. the shape, colour, and depending on what it needs to become, pendant, earrings etc all have an influence on where the design goes.
@plushzilla on the question of unique designs, thats something i have always done i think. Its always felt a bit limiting producing the same or very similar designs over and over just because they sell. day to day me would love it if i could make "sellable" items everytime but creative me always overrides, its boring otherwise!
All of your pieces are great and each time I see one I think you cant do a better one but you prove me wrong everytime,
Absolutely love this piece
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ah thanks man, the tip is very kind! More things coming very soon. its been a productive summer so far!
Most welcome :)
Beautiful piece and I love how you turn pencil sketches into a 3D object that fits together.
thanks! i find the 3D bit a lot easier actually. if i had to replicate the finished item in a sketch i think id find it more of a challenge. im definitely a physical object kinda person
I can relate to the 3D being easier I am absolutely pants at drawing, but love modular origami which is all about finding new and creative ways pieces can come together to create something new.
This is such a beautiful work, @robali123 <3 Very nice design, and I love the stones used here, Alexandrites are very beautiful strones <3 <3 Love the step by step, as usual!
A wonderful piece <3 <3 <3
yeh id never come across alexandrite before so it was nice when they arrived to see how pretty a stone it is, especially as im not usually into really clean cut stones. thanks for stopping by
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Wow!!! This is a fascinating piece, and so lovely! Thanks for sharing how you made this! I had to go back and look at all the steps again; it's so intricate!
I really like how you weave and coil the wire to come up with such an intricate and sturdy looking finished design.
It looks exquisite! I love it!
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It is really so beautiful!
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this is so beautiful and edgy!