Hardware necklaces

I have been having such a great time creating a new collection of necklaces.

I have so much hardware for the birdhouses that I decided to play with it and try to incorporate few pieces with solder and beads.

Each necklace takes me about 8 hours and it is worth it!

It also takes me 8 hours because I don't know what I am doing...lol.

I only know that each jump ring has been sealed in solder, each bead is secured and the rhinestones are in the right place.

This piece of hardware came off a very old chest, I added cream and pink beads. Rondelles and hand made chain with copper wire and solder. Fun!

I order velvet ribbon and it arrived today.... and this happens! Another Necklace....made with another piece of hardware, aqua and pink beads, a vintage earring, rhinestones,,,,,
I am in LOVE!

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Orison Swett Marden