I had a busy wire-wrapping day today! Ten pendants! - Page 2

**shelikes2read** · 22-10-2012

Thanks!

Continuing my goal of adding color to the shop, today I worked on two stones.

For starters, I have two Carnelian teardrops, so I made a pendant out of the first one. Carnelian is such an energetic stone. It's fun to work with.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps88dff3b2.jpg

When I did my research on Tree Agate, I found out something interesting. Its nickname is Druid Stone. I never knew that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psabb615a7.jpg

**tarotbear** · 22-10-2012

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Originally Posted by shelikes2read

I am finding that my middle-aged eyes work best in the morning, so I am going to start my day with crafting for a while, rather than going about my business and then working on items later in the day.

Morning is always best for me! My eyes aren't tired yet! The light is better, too, even if I rarely do any crafting in just natural light.

Is the wire wrapping hard on your wrists? (asks the man with carpal tunnel syndrome).

**shelikes2read** · 22-10-2012

I've had carpal tunnel symptoms for years, too, which is why it's hard to separate any impact that the wire-wrapping has on my hands from the way they normally feel.

But I've learned the hard way to limit the number of pieces that I make in a given session. So maybe that's one way I've adapted to the fact that if I overwork my hands, they are guaranteed to get grouchy.

MetaphysicalJohn · 22-10-2012

Are any of these lovely pendants for sale? I would love some of this positive energy in my life!!

**shelikes2read** · 30-10-2012

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Originally Posted by MetaphysicalJohn

Are any of these lovely pendants for sale? I would love some of this positive energy in my life!!

Thank you. And yes, they are. I think you can find the link to my Etsy shop by clicking on my user ID.

**shelikes2read** · 30-10-2012

Eight more competed pendants today.

Top row: Blue Howlite ("Chalk Turquose"), Red Aventurine, Zebra Jasper
Second row: Black Onyx, A green stone that I'm going to ask about in another thread, Picture Jasper, Leopardskin Jasper (I think -- this one's going in the other thread, too)
Bottom: Carnelian
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0-29214243.jpg

**shelikes2read** · 10-11-2012

Rose Quartz! Yay! Man, the treasure-hunt I had to go on to get material to work with. I guess it's because this is such a popular stone, but the three main places that I normally get my jewelry supplies from were chronically out of stock with their rose quartz items.

But I was asked about making rose quartz often enough that I decided to expand my search, and lo and behold -- I did find a couple places that I could buy it from. So I placed orders, and they started coming in this week.

Hence, I celebrated by starting to make rose quartz pendants.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...EAB6244E33.jpg

**shelikes2read** · 15-11-2012

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Originally Posted by shelikes2read

Rose Quartz! Yay! Man, the treasure-hunt I had to go on to get material to work with. I guess it's because this is such a popular stone, but the three main places that I normally get my jewelry supplies from were chronically out of stock with their rose quartz items.

But I was asked about making rose quartz often enough that I decided to expand my search, and lo and behold -- I did find a couple places that I could buy it from. So I placed orders, and they started coming in this week.

Hence, I celebrated by starting to make rose quartz pendants.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...EAB6244E33.jpg

More Rose Quartz. My flower-shaped focal beads came in, and I am extremely happy to see that they are highly gemmy and translucent. That's my favorite kind of Rose Quartz, so I was even happier than usual as I worked with this material.

Working with and handling stones while wire-wrapping allows jewelry makers to benefit from having the energies of those stones near at hand. It also helps us get the balance of the jewelry piece "just right", on the visible AND non-visible level. In this case, the balance of the feminine, soft, pink energies of the stone, plus the feminine aspects of the silver, make a positive combination.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4140222HDR.jpg

**shelikes2read** · 18-11-2012

Fall colors abound with Yellow Jade. :-) One of my order is single-terminated; the others are double-terminated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...11B0C6DD79.jpg

**tarotbear** · 18-11-2012

Do you do repairs? (Do you solder?) Your lovely yellow jade pendants reminded me of something in my jewelry box.

shelikes2read Spoiler of Felines Join Date: 22 Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 921	Thanks! Continuing my goal of adding color to the shop, today I worked on two stones. For starters, I have two Carnelian teardrops, so I made a pendant out of the first one. Carnelian is such an energetic stone. It's fun to work with. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps88dff3b2.jpg When I did my research on Tree Agate, I found out something interesting. Its nickname is Druid Stone. I never knew that. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psabb615a7.jpg __________________ Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours. -- Richard Bach

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shelikes2read Spoiler of Felines Join Date: 22 Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 921	I've had carpal tunnel symptoms for years, too, which is why it's hard to separate any impact that the wire-wrapping has on my hands from the way they normally feel. But I've learned the hard way to limit the number of pieces that I make in a given session. So maybe that's one way I've adapted to the fact that if I overwork my hands, they are guaranteed to get grouchy. __________________ Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours. -- Richard Bach

22-10-2012	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #13

shelikes2read Spoiler of Felines Join Date: 22 Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 921	Eight more competed pendants today. Top row: Blue Howlite ("Chalk Turquose"), Red Aventurine, Zebra Jasper Second row: Black Onyx, A green stone that I'm going to ask about in another thread, Picture Jasper, Leopardskin Jasper (I think -- this one's going in the other thread, too) Bottom: Carnelian http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0-29214243.jpg __________________ Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours. -- Richard Bach

30-10-2012	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #16

shelikes2read Spoiler of Felines Join Date: 22 Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 921	Rose Quartz! Yay! Man, the treasure-hunt I had to go on to get material to work with. I guess it's because this is such a popular stone, but the three main places that I normally get my jewelry supplies from were chronically out of stock with their rose quartz items. But I was asked about making rose quartz often enough that I decided to expand my search, and lo and behold -- I did find a couple places that I could buy it from. So I placed orders, and they started coming in this week. Hence, I celebrated by starting to make rose quartz pendants. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...EAB6244E33.jpg __________________ Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours. -- Richard Bach

10-11-2012	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #17

shelikes2read Spoiler of Felines Join Date: 22 Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 921	Fall colors abound with Yellow Jade. :-) One of my order is single-terminated; the others are double-terminated. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...11B0C6DD79.jpg __________________ Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours. -- Richard Bach

18-11-2012	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #19

MetaphysicalJohn Resident Join Date: 22 Oct 2012 Location: New York, United States Posts: 27	Are any of these lovely pendants for sale? I would love some of this positive energy in my life!!

22-10-2012	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #14

tarotbear One of the original 100 members Join Date: 05 Aug 2001 Location: The Naugatuck Valley, CT Posts: 7,209	Do you do repairs? (Do you solder?) Your lovely yellow jade pendants reminded me of something in my jewelry box. __________________ I don't lead the parade - I AM THE PARADE! This is not rocket surgery, ya know! Bury the past - and move on to a new tomorrow.

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