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Saturday 24 January 2009

Little Flowers

I think I have finally cracked my new design of little flowers made from one length of wire. It took several attempts and quite a bit of silver wire (why, oh why, didn't I practice with silver plated wire first?!). The design is based on my Daisy Flower set I made last summer (necklace, earrings and hairspins).





This time I wanted to include a gemstone in the centre that is held in place by the end of the wire. I worked on this over several evenings struggling to get a final piece that I was happy with. I was probably 're-inventing the wheel' (my husband often accuses me of this) but I haven't seen a tutorial that offers this design. Also, it is quite satisfying when you puzzle through your difficulties. Mine were mainly how to make the flower sturdy as well as neat.




I reckon there is a lot of potential in this design and have already made a pendant to match the amethyst earrings and am thinking about pointed petals, more petals, double petals, hammered petals, textured petals ..... Any further suggestions, anyone?
Posted by K S Jewellery Designs at 16:59
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6 comments:

  1. swisssidejewelleryetc29 January 2009 at 20:20

    Hi Kristin,
    I've just discovered your blog as I too follow Jo at Daisychain and I saw you do too. I have read all of your posts - your jewellery is lovely and very inspiring considering you have only just started. Hope for me yet then. Will check back regularly.
    Vicky

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  2. K S Jewellery Designs29 January 2009 at 22:52

    Hey Vicky, thanks for stopping by my blog and such lovely comments, it's always nice to get feedback. I am now 'following' your blog too and look forward to seeing more of your designs.
    Kristin :)

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  3. ChatElaine2 February 2009 at 23:30

    Well done for cracking it, perseverance prevails!!! I've just done a similar flower with pointed petals in the next issue of Beads & Beyond but mine has a wire knotted middle though. Out this month!! Mine is on a hairband!!

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  4. K S Jewellery Designs3 February 2009 at 15:29

    Hi Elaine - I'd love to see your flowers, do you have a picture of them on your blog or a website somewhere?
    Kristin :)

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  5. ChatElaine5 February 2009 at 11:11

    Check out my tiara website its Faerie Wishes the link is on my blog, they are mainly beaded ones but the flowers for the magazine I cant publish them until the magazine is out, send me your email address, I might be able to show you a close up photo. When I have done this current issue 20 tutorial I am considering doing some for my blog. :0))

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  6. Hot Rocks6 February 2009 at 14:34

    I love your flower designs, so pretty! Your jewelry is lovely.

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