I have had so many diversions recently that I was beginning to miss my workbench. Time to get back on there and hammer some metal! So the top portion of these hammered copper earrings is simple with a darkening patina, and the three long dangling copper drops on each earring have had an ocean blue patina added to them. Sometimes, I will apply a more consistent coating of the patina and then add a generous layer of lacquer for added sheen. And sometimes I allow it to blister just a bit, as long as I am comfortable that it won't peel off I will leave it that way. I still apply the lacquer for protection, but in a much lighter coat. Ocean blue patina from Shannon German of Missficklemedia.
The long blue "moth wings" were inspired by nature photos I had seen on Pinterest. You know the ones? So I added some more color to the earrings with dangling African turquoise, and Czech glass beads. They are raw and rustic with color, like moths that aspire to be butterflies.
Gloria Ewing
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Oh my! I LOVE these! THat blue is just stunning. Wish I wasn't so broke!!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous shade of blue! Love these :)
ReplyDeleteI love these! What brilliant blue color. Love the addition of the multicolor beads.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous earrings! I love the vibrant colors and the very unique design. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe COLOR on these...pardon me while I wipe the drool off my face. Love the inspiration and the feel of these :)
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and designs!
ReplyDeleteJaw Dropping! I have seen the Pinterest pics you showed and the earrings really do remind me of the wings and the colors of the moths! Home run!!
ReplyDeleteYou really captured the color of the moth wings. I especially like the little pop of contrast provided by the small, dangling ochre beads. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors - Love it,, Greetings Inge
ReplyDeleteThese are totally Gorgeous!!! Love that bright blue patina!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love! That color is seriously drool-worthy!
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