First I found a pendant that I had started. Some wire wrapped around a (shell?) disc. It was pretty plain and the wire wasn't stabilized very well. I added some wraps with finer gauge wire and also added the dangles at the bottom. I think it looks better now!
Next, I found a zip-lock baggie of brass "rice" beads. I had to go to 22 gauge wire to get through the beads. I made this dainty little bracelet. As I was cleaning up, I came across the little turtle charm, so I made a jump ring and added him!
I also found a bracelet that I had started a while back, with green glass beads. It didn't take too long to finish, but I'm not 100% certain that I used the same gauge wire. Next time I won't leave an unfinished project for so long, or I will at least make a note!
When I have a few more pieces ready to go, I will clean them all up and add a patina, which will darken the copper and make them look more finished.
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