I adore hardware--especially washers! These simple earrings are made from solid copper washers stamped with a flower design, and glass beads in cool periwinkle nested in copper wire.
Bronze split-lock washers are a particular favorite of mine--the color is luscious! But it takes some real elbow grease to close them. They look fabulous with a subtle hammer texture:
I wrapped the split area with steel wire, but you could probably solder them too. They're deliciously substantial!
You can see more at my Etsy shop HERE.
Beautiful, I love these!
ReplyDeleteWashers are a staple in my jewelry stash too. Love your embellishments!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever put one through a rolling mill several times? Out comes very cool, perfect ovals!
These are beautiful! That's a great use for washers!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteI love that something so cool can come from something so utilitarian!! Always beautiful work Keirsten!!
ReplyDeleteI also have a thing for copper washers and yours are beautifully finished! As always your wire wrapping is superb!
ReplyDeleteLove them. Your stamping is awesome. No matter what I do I seem to really stamp the hell out of my components. Maybe I need to quit while I am ahead and ask myself "What Would Kiersten Do?" Lovely! Enjoy the day. Erin
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