Copper and Red Brass Teardrop Necklace

[Helena Puck]

I particularly proud of these necklaces because they were the first pieces that I've done that were fairly elaborate. I found the tutorial in WireWork magazine.



Using thick 16 gauge wire, I coiled the wire around the base of my ring mandrel, drew a line down the center of the coil, cut where I marked the line, and using round nose pliers, I individually shaped each teardrop. Once shaped, I hammered the curve of each teardrop. The 25 teardrops are linked together using two double looped jump loops.



I think the copper is my favorite but the red brass makes me think Egyptian.

[hgddm]

pretty! love them both!

[LimeRiot]

SO pretty!! Great job.

[seleniebeanie]

I like this because it isn`t too busy-looking, simple, yet elegant. Copper is a neat metal
Does it change it`s colour over time (question mark here - I can`t find one on my keyboard)

[Helena Puck]

I like this because it isn`t too busy-looking, simple, yet elegant. Copper is a neat metal
Does it change it`s colour over time (question mark here - I can`t find one on my keyboard)

I like simple pieces too.

The smaller copper practice choker that I made myself did change color after awhile because I wore it so often, but after I stuck it in jewelry cleaner, it looks brand new . The hammer loops sparkled again.

Thanks everyone!

[catdaddytn]

you have inspired me to hunt up this issue of wirework.  i don't have a mandrel, but i can use something round.  I can see some matching earrings.  thanks

[Helena Puck]

you have inspired me to hunt up this issue of wirework.  i don't have a mandrel, but i can use something round.  I can see some matching earrings.  thanks

Anything round would work. I like using pill bottles. Just make sure the mandrel is long enough for 25 loops. The magazine has a great tutorial for the matching bracelet and earrings as well.