It has been some time since I have played with wire...
Having been inspired by the likes of Iza Malczyk, Magdalena Borejko and Emily Gray, (who are all creators of the most exquisite wire jewellery you will ever see!) I decided to get back to wire this week and learn some new techniques.
I want my jewellery to (one day!) be a successful fusion of beadwork and wirework...
...I have so many ideas for combining the two mediums but, alas, my wirework skills still leave much to be desired. So more learning is required!
I have mentioned previously that I don't like tutorials...but this week I bought two! One from Iza and one from Emi Kaz on the Jewelry Lessons website. Emi's tutorial was for a 3-D Layer Vine Ring, but I set out to create a pendant instead. I really just wanted to learn how to create those gorgeous, swirling, organic-looking vines that I so admire in the work of the aforementioned artists.
Not wanting to dig into my stash of sterling silver wire, I opted for copper to practice with. A few hours later, and my 'Victoriana' pendant was born...
It's far from perfect, and I need to practice, practice, practice a LOT more...but I learnt so much from creating this pendant. I used Emi's tute for the central wire-wrapped briolette, and the rest of the pendant was made up as I went along. As always!
The pendant measures 62mm x 26mm...
Everyone else has gone to bed, so I am off to do some beading (my fingers are sore from all that wirework!)
Thanks for looking, and be well!
