Red Jasper Pendant Wrapped in Copper Wire
Today I decided to play around with different wire types. I used both round and square copper wire to wrap this great red jasper pendant. Twisting the square wire added a bit of texture.
I remember the first time I tried to twist wire. I bought a hand drill that can hold many gauges of wire. The wire was in the vise and I had a firm grip on my pliers; however, the wire just kept spinning in the hand drill, no matter how hard I tightened it. Then it dawned on me: I was using round wire! Once I tried square wire, it worked like a charm!
This is a new wire weave for me. The weave is rather simple, but so pleasing! The tight weave surrounds the stone perfectly creating a very secure setting.
The difference in color when comparing natural daylight to artificial lamps is insane! I always warn my clients that colors may appear different depending on lighting and monitor settings; however, I can’t believe the difference background and angle can make. For instance, the first image in this post is using nothing but the sun coming through the window on a wooden table. While the second image is taken in the same room but turned away from the window with a dark background.
Natural light gives the most true to color result! Copper is such a beautiful metal. I just have to keep playing around with lighting, angle and background until I get it right!
Gemstone Properties
- Confidence
- Healing
- Relief from Fear, Frustration and Guilt
- Tranquility
- Well Being
This Red Jasper pendant will be available for purchase from my Etsy Shop soon!
Let’s Talk
I would like to take this moment to thank you all for allowing me to share my craft! If you would like to let me know what you think, I would love to hear from you! The thoughts of others keep me inspired!
Today’s topic of discussion is all about taking pictures of your products. Tell me how you get the best photos. Do you use natural light or artificial light? How do you set up your background?
