So, I took my jasper bangle idea and redid it in copper, and I’m SO much happier with the results now:
Jasper and Copper Bangle
The colors blend better, and I think it shows off the jasper beads better too. Instead of a soldered or fused bangle, I forged the ends of my copper wire and made what almost looks like a clasp, although it is not intended to open and close. I also hammer textured the wire a bit to add some sparkle while strengthening the bangle. I have the prototype shown above for sale on etsy and I’m thinking I need to make some more copper bangles since this one turned out so well.
Oh, and I am loving the pink on my new copper head pins! I read a trick for getting that color in a new jewelry book I got for Christmas, Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Hettmansberger
