Tutorials by K S Jewellery Designs

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Wednesday 25 January 2012

Scapolite Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant

Scapolite Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant

Following a number of requests to create a tutorial based on my Amethyst Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant , I decided to make another circle frame pendant to see if I could recreate the design. This time I used delicate yellow scapolite and tried to make the frame fit the bead rather than find a bead that fitted the frame (as I did with the amethyst pendant). This was the first lesson I learnt.

I also tried a slightly different way to coil the inner part of the frame. I was doing this late at night (when I am not at my brightest!) and only realised when the pendant was completed and photographed, that I had crossed the wires at one point (can you spot this?) - second lesson learnt!!

In summary, I'm so happy I learnt these lessons as hopefully I can make sure the tutorial is as clear as possible. I am currently working on an earring variation with a square frame - watch this space!

(This pendant is available for purchase at a reduced price (to reflect the slight error) in both my Etsy and Folsky online shops.)

4 comments:

  1. Are you tired of hearing me say that you do beautiful work? Well you do. And yes, I can see where the wires crossed and I think the pendant is still gorgeous! :)

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  2. Loved the Amethyst pendant, and now this one too. Its a beautiful design. And I didn't see any error in that piece...

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  3. Hi Whismy - I will never tire of your comments... I think you might be one of my biggest fans!!! Glad you still like the pendant - hope it sells.
    Kristin :)

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  4. Thank you Swati, I'm so happy you like this design!
    Kristin :)

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