Copper Heart

I made (very simple) necklaces years ago - just for fun, and so when my big sis was getting married and suggested that the bridesmaids should make their own jewellery I jumped on board. As it turned out she made the other two bridesmaids' necklaces (and rings) and I made my own - you can just about see it in my profile pic - and since then I spend every free minute musing over my beads to come up with a new piece.

The first thing I made was this copper bracelet, it was my first time trying some chainmail techniques but the copper was very easy to work with and I am super-happy with the result as it is ginger (just like me!).

Handsome Prince is not too sure about the blue crystal with the copper wire but I think the contrast is very striking! I might make another one in the future using paler, more complimentary colours (like the little peachy crystals flanking the blue ones).

I really like the heart-shaped clasp, it just lifts the whole bracelet - gives it something a little special! Here is a closer pic of the 'chainmail' effect, it was looks more sophisticated than it is. It is pretty easy to make which makes it a very good beginner piece!