Here there be dragons

So, we all know sterling wire is way to expensive to use now. I do a lot of experimenting when I create critters from wire, and I can't afford to waste sterling wire. I decided to give red brass a go, and this is my first thing created from it. :)

Sterling Seahose Pendant

I'm rather fond of this pendant, so I thought I'd share it with y'all. The beads are some lovely 4mm teal round pearls. I hated to use them, because I wanted to just keep them forever (my beads, mine, mwahahaah). It's my own design,  I start with wire and imagination. I have 2 dragon pendants (made of red brass) in the works. I can't wait to share them too! :)

Ruby, Dragon Queen

From kittyd

Let me present Ruby, Queen of Dragons. There may be other dragon queens out there, but I wouldn't let Ruby know. Ruby is fond of garnets, crystals and copper. All dragons have their own peculiarities. She measures 3 inches long by 2.5 inches wide. The copper rope chain is 22 inches long and included with purchase. Ruby is made from raw copper and will gracefully patina with age. She represents over a dozen hours of work. She really wants to come home with you, but beware! She may decide your jewelry box is her own personal treasure trove...
Ruby came to life as a challenge presented to me by my jewelry making forum friends from about. *waves*
They saw the other wire wrapped animals I was making and said that they knew I loved dragons and should create one. This presented a real challenge, as I cannot draw. I have to start with raw wire and imagination. My first attempt at a dragon wound up being a raven. Darn wire has a mind of it's own!

I'm Bacccccccccccccccccccckkk!

Well at least for today.../grin. I finally listed a few new items in my shop, including this carnelian leaf and crystal quartz necklace

Well, I've started making a few rings..

This is the second one in my shop! (In my son's favorite colors, black and red)

Ever had one of those days?

I was volunteering at the public art gallery in Elizabeth City this past Friday, and everything I touched went wrong. I usually bring something along to work on. Everything I tried to do I messed up, plus I was knocking things on the floor. Fortunately it wasn't artwork, just books and a book holder on the counter...lol!

Amethyst Wire Wrapped Earrings

Who doesn't love purple? I took sterling wire and wrapped these absolutely amazing 12mm multi faceted coin amethyst beads. I then added some sterling diamond dust and 4mm amethyst bead dangles to the bottom. I really don't want to give these up...
These earrings measure about 1.5 inches long from the bottom of the earwire