A Halloween frame of mind. This wire-wrap was difficult for me. I took it apart three times. It is a new (to me) design. The perfect shape for wire-wrapping – at least to me – is a tear drop. These ovals are more challenging. This is the 4th resin skull cabochon I’ve wrapped and still haven’t quite found my groove. But I am pleased enough with it to call it good.
Here are the first two I did:
I created these for friends who married on Halloween.
In wire-wrapping there are two objectives that can sometimes be in conflict. One is to create a flawless wire-weave, and the other is to create a solid structure around the cabochon that will hold everything in place. The wire weave is the beginning. So far so good.
The problem I have with these oval resin cabochons is holding it all in place.
If it goes according to plan, the back looks a bit neater than this. And if you are really skilled the back looks nearly as pretty as the front. At this juncture, while I may wish to make the back as nearly as pretty as the front, I am satisfied with a pretty front and a design that does not fall apart.
If I’d been smarter I would have tried this design with softer and more forgiving wire like copper. But I used stainless, the most difficult wire to bend to one’s will. (Pun intended.) The weaving wire is jeweler’s brass. Neither are prone to discoloration – which is why I like to use them.
This Halloween pendant would look great with anything given the neutral colors. I imagined it with a black top and my leopard jeggings.
I also tried it with a neutral top. Very nice.
And yes there is a 4th wire wrapped skull pendant. But I need to finish it before sharing. Hopefully next week! I plan on enjoying this Halloween frame of mind for the foreseeable future.
Michelle,
all the frames for Halloween looks so cool an scary!
You have a great talent.
best regards
Uwe
Thank you so much, Uwe!
That looks so complex, but a great result. #teamlovinlife
Thank you!
How clever are you? I’ve never done any work with wire but I think it would be fun and the creative options endless!
Thanks so much, Min! I’m still pretty much of a novice with wire-wrapping. You’re right though the possibilities are endless.
That’s so impressive. I’m glad you showed it mid stream, because it makes us realize how much is involved.
XOOX
JOdie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! I need to learn to take more midstream photos, but I’m usually trying to figure out what I’m doing. LOL!
for neat for Halloween!
Thanks so much, Karen!
Michelle, that looks so darn complicated – but the finishing is fabulous !!
Much love
Naush
Thanks so much, Naush!
How good of you to learn new skills. I think it’s impressive as I don’t have any patience!
Thanks so much, Nancy! This one really did test my patience. LOL!
They are perfect, Michelle! Meticulously done and impressive! Love the Pirates of the Caribbean feel!
Thanks so much, Maya!
Oooh I love this, Michelle! And no one sees the back anyway! Which, by the way, doesn’t look bad at all to my untrained eye. I am loving the skull pendants and those ones you created for the bride and groom are just super cool!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thanks so much! These make me laugh. I bought like a dozen of them.
These are cool!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
Thanks so much, Jennifer.
Yay, you’ve done it and it’s fabulous!
I’m not surprised that you have a problem to finish up the back with the stainless steel, it’s SO tough.
Why don’t you get some cheap oval glass cabs for example to practice the back on them with copper? I’m sure you will have this down in no time! 🙂
It’s too frustrating having to rip things up (I’ve done it five times with something beady the last two days).
Thanks so much, Cat! Yeah, the stainless wasn’t a smart move. I’ve become used to bending it to my will with pliers, but what I’m not used to is is being so springy. I really need to bend it further to compensate for the springiness, but when I’m up against the cabochon, I can’t. Learning all the time! I’m sorry you’ve got such a frustrating project.
Even though the shape is a pain, I really like how it comes down to a point at the bottom.
Thanks so much, Alexandra! And I appreciate the feedback on the structure. It let’s me know I’m on the right track.
This necklace is just up my street I love it. I know the feeling of taking projects apart multiple times and redoing them. But that is how we perfect our crafts. They are all stunning. Pinned
Thanks so much, Anita! High praise from a talented creator such as you. 😀
These are so unusual, I love them #anythinggoes@_karendennis
Thanks so much, Karen!
That looks quite complex. You have done a fabulous job with it, Michelle!
-Soma
Thanks so much, Soma!
I want one of them! I really like this one that you just added to your Etsy shop, but now I want to see what other ones you have before I buy one! If you have others that you are planning to add to Etsy, can you email the ones you might be making into necklaces for sale? Thanks for linking, my friend!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I will absolutely send you pics of the other cabochons, and you can take your pick! I have another one done that I will be photograph today. And personally, I like it better than the cowgirl skull. ❤️
Michelle!!! These are so freaking fabulous. I love them! Featuring when my party opens tonight. So, SO, amazing!
Thanks so much, Carol! I am honored!
Beautiful, but looks so complicated to make! You are a very patient person….Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
Thanks so much, Ann!