Circles in Circles Pendant
by Zoraida.
(Patchogue, New York USA)
I was trying to find use for some circular pieces of copper I received as a gift from a construction site. I had previously created a necklace out of the sections of pipes from this same batch but still have a lot of what my architect friend said were spacers. They look like washers, but what do I know.
They are perfectly round, flat and a little distorted so I had to hammer them flat. I spread a few out on the back of a mouse pad (sorry for all the cat hair on the photo, my cat loves to sleep on the mouse pad). Finally, I settled on a pattern that looked like Celtic knots.
I wound the circles with wire, used a patina, made another circle around that to make it heavier and created this pendant.
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Comments:
Interesting
by: Leigh
It is fascinating what the patina has done to change the whole look of the circle washers. Great use of recycled materials.
very cool…
by: kelly
Wow, That’s beutiful.Doesn’t look easy to do.Keeping it all straight and stuff. Good job. I wanna try and make one now.
Great design
by: Lynda
Alway looking out for your new pieces, Zoraida. And loved hearing about this wonderful gift and what you created with it.
Lynda
creative
by: Irene
A very creative use of someone else’s throwaways!!
Construction materials
by: Jennifer
Having owned a construction company for 15 years (until August 31, 2011 when we sold and I am a full time jewelry designer now….yippeeeeee), I always got a little weired out when I saw them throwing out the treasure trove of materials which I just knew could be used for something creative.
I’m so glad your architect friend took the effort to get these items for you. I feel a little better now knowing at least a few things have been used instead of filling a land fill.
Oh, and they are absolutely amazing!!!
Jennifer
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Beautiful use for castoffs
by: Bonnie Lee
Your pendant is inspired. How great to use old building materials in an unexpected way. Your piece is not only lovely, it has a story to tell.
Trash to Treasure!
by: Sabrina
What a wonderful piece from discards! Lucky you, getting those copper rings to play with!
Love this!
by: Sylvie (Albina Rose)
What a great pendant! I absolutely love it. Nice work.
Marvelous
by: Caron
I just wanted to say how marvelous this idea is and compliment you on your wire-wrapping skills. It’s a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it.
Awesome as usual
by: Linda Taylor
What a unusual and beautiful pendant. Love your work, especially the way you’ve laid out those circles. Wonderful!
Gorgeous!
by: Diane
Zoraida, this is a great design! I love the symmetry and interesting look you added by including the patina. Very nice!
Diane
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Off to check hubbies tool boxes!
by: Pam
I absolutely LOVE this! Celtic knot motifs are always popular, and I really love the blue/green patina you put on the copper!
Would you mind sharing how to get that color of patina? (If you would rather not, it is fully understandable, as you have something very unique here – please don’t mind that I asked.)
I’m going to raid my husbands tool boxes and see what I can find! LOVE this idea of using recycled industrial items, but in a pretty way!
Pam
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Loving Your Circles
by: Paws4Thought
I am loving your circles! What a great gift.
I love the your wire working and I agree the patina is the icing on the cake! I am like Pam and would love to know how you created the beautiful color. If you decide to divulge your secret, please let me know!
