“At the end of the day, I’m just getting started.” That’s my life, and probably for most women, in one way or another. I’m a night owl by nature, but forced to live as an early bird, as my day job starts at 6:30 a.m. So, when I get home from work, my studio day just begins. Now, on the weekends, I’m more myself and stay up into the wee hours of the night. And, I know Whoooo the rest of you are because I see you posting on Facebook, too at 2 a.m. ! lol
I bought these sweet little etched copper charms from Gaea Handmade a few months ago, I decided to make frames and add crystals to bring some color and night drama.
I formed frames using 18g wire and XL round mandrel pliers. Then, attaching the frames to the charms by making simple loops with my round nose pliers. Hammering the frames a bit for strength.
Supplies:
- Owl charms: www.gaea.indiemade.com
- Crystals: www.etsy.com
- Wire: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtwearElements
- Earwires: www.vintaj.com
Tools:
- Hammer
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- XL round mandrel pliers found at Wubbers.com
- Bench block
www.loraleekolton.etsy.com
Firefly Design Studio
May 9, 2017 at 1:06 pmReally fun and the purple really pops!
Loralee
May 9, 2017 at 1:18 pmThank you, Michelle! They're super sparkly in the light. I almost need a video of them.
Sarajo Wentling
May 9, 2017 at 1:38 pmThose are so cute! And you've just given me an idea for something to try with some charms I snagged from Blue Hare Art Wear! 🙂
Gaea
May 9, 2017 at 6:30 pmThese are so sweet, Loralee. ?
Ann Schroeder
May 13, 2017 at 8:40 pmLove these!
Loralee
May 24, 2017 at 5:46 pmThank you, all!!! It means so much to me xoxo