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Jewelry: Torcesque - Amethite and Copper necklace
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Torcesque - Amethite and Copper necklace

Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Classic, Funky


Materials

I have made this necklace with sections of 6 loop double Viking knit chain, which I have finished with handmade wire caps, The large central 12mm round Amethite bead and the four 10mm beads either side are encased in handmade wire spirals. A thick frame wire runs through the centre of the necklace, allowing it to hold it's circular shape, so that the necklace sits just below the collar bone. Connected to the main part by wrapped loops (forming a hinge) are two more sections of double Viking knit chain, these make the necklace very comfortable to wear and easy to take on and off. I have finished the necklace with a handmade hook clasp and link that I have hammered to add a contrast in textures. The inside diameter is 17 1/2", the main part of the necklace has an inside measurement of 11" and the two Viking knit sections at the back each measure 3" plus the hook clasp and link.

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FoxDesigns on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ya make it all (wire wrapping) look so easy!! Your work always impresses Abby!!!
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you - don't forget, you just get to see the finished pieces and not my mashed up fingers and screwed up wire LOL
Nita Horton on craftsy.com
Mar 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
WOW ABSOUTLY FANTASTIC!! i can do my fair share of knots and patterns but this is WAY beyond my skill but i think my brother-in-law will love this
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Mar 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much Nita!! I plan to write a tutorial for the cuff and this is just a variation of that - once you have the techniques down, it is not as complicated as it looks - just very time consuming :)
JuliN on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is just beautiful!
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you :)
DALHia57 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! That's gorgeous!
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you :)