On the Bench -handmade crimps
Making jewelry from start to finish, using your own components, is a way to put YOUR signature on the pieces coming off table or bench. Nothing is more relate-able to your potential clients or more fulfilling to you as an artist than handmade closures, beads, earring findings, jumprings, headpins or the like.
This necklace was made for ME after locating the 6mm leather used as actually I feel another component in the piece, crimped and then a heavy 10 gauge copper wire hammer forged hook attached to various artisan lampwork, wood and glass cane beads linked by wirewrapping. I feel wearing a design before creating more to offer to potential clients is extremely important working on comfort, wear ability, durability and overall aesthetic.
Since this is mine, the pendant was metalstamped with my signature and then the PA Wilds brand added creating the focus.
Wide shot of materials, tools and components. 5 & 6mm leather is a beautiful addition in more organic bracelets and necklaces.
An oxidized or natural finish treatment, as seen here on some crimps. Round nose pliers, small graduated size wrap and tap pliers, side cutters and flat nose or chain nose pliers used to manipulate wire.
16 gauge square and round copper wire, along with 14 gauge round were used for crimps. The smaller the number the thicker the wire when looking at the gauge size. The wrapped bead links were done in 20 gauge copper or 18 depending on hole size for 20 gauge is more suited to double wrap as seen below making some double or single wraps. I love the look of double wrapping on beads for it adds a relic element especially when oxidized.
In conclusion I love the pieces and will start this line for the Spring adding more metal, attribute words, charms and artisan beads to the overall design having them for sale in the online shoppe and also at Allegheny Outfitters in Warren, Pa. and also Elk County Council on the Art in Ridgway, Pa. both trail stops not to mention amazing shoppes and galleries.
Since this is mine, the pendant was metalstamped with my signature and then the PA Wilds brand added creating the focus.
16 gauge square and round copper wire, along with 14 gauge round were used for crimps. The smaller the number the thicker the wire when looking at the gauge size. The wrapped bead links were done in 20 gauge copper or 18 depending on hole size for 20 gauge is more suited to double wrap as seen below making some double or single wraps. I love the look of double wrapping on beads for it adds a relic element especially when oxidized.
enjoy, xoxo
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