Thursday, January 04, 2007

Kathy Wasilewski



Kathy Wasilewski
I have never been a jewelry-maker, thus this was the 1st time that I have ever created something along these lines. I went to my local bead store and found some 2-sided sterling silver faces and some brass "tags" that resembled a body. Thus, the idea of an angel was born! I was able to find some sterling silver beads that looked like wings, and some small round disks to act as a halo.



After adding patina to the brass tags, I decided that it needed just a little something more to add interest. Out came the dapping block, and I was able to add 3 small "bumps" to the base of the tag. Since the faces were two-sided, I wanted to add a little more finishing to the back of the charm, so I added some small rhinestones into the indentations that were made by the dapping block. Overall, I am quite pleased with the finished result. I just hope that they hold together!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Kathy, this is an amazing angel, love the thought behind it and the final outcome, fantastic

Anonymous said...

Hello,
Can you please tell me where you found the sterling face beads?
Your little angel is the cutest thing ever!!!!