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Sep 29, 2009

Ancient? Vintage? Modern?




Really had fun with rings today. Creating these big Polymer Clay rings made me think of old as well as modern. While something can't be called Ancient unless its hundreds of years old, and Vintage needs to be at least 30 years old, then these rings have at least an ancient and vintage flair about them.
I made some polymer clay resin cabochons, used some milifiori and some glass...

I have some of the commercial glue on re-sizable rings, but didn't like their look, so made re-sizable shanks with wire inserts. I know that in the photo it looks like just a ring being held in place with a clay strip, but the shanks actually have prongs that are embedded solidly within the clay. The rings are then baked and after cooling I apply further embellishment on the back, so the wire inserts aren't visible. One size fits all. 
What do you think?



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10 comments:

  1. Azure AccessoriesSeptember 30, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    These are great Tina...everyone loves rings!!!

    Cheers

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  2. 2BeadOrNot2BeadSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Tina,

    These are GREAT! Do you use sterling or some other kind of wire?

    Charline

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  3. BeadcomberSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Although I have some 16 gauge silver I didn't think it was quite thick enough, so used a slightly thicker 14 gauge Silver plated copper. If the silver wears off, the copper will still match the ring...

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  4. KateOctober 1, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    They look great! Reminds me of something Medieval meets Victorian which I here is back in style this Fall!

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  5. nanouaptOctober 1, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Wonderfull !!!
    nath

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  6. Ms. LahtidahOctober 2, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I love these! I want one. Or two. Or three!
    Suz

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  7. BeadcomberOctober 2, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Suz, I'd be happy to make you one, two or three, lol.
    I'll be putting these up on either Etsy or Artfire...as soon as I decide which one.

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  8. Miss BristlingJanuary 25, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    It is superb! Very successful!
    Friendships
    teresa

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  9. UnknownMarch 16, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I love the rings,they do have an ancient flair. Would love to know how you made the shanks & what gauge
    of wire did you used?

    PS The beaded pieces are just beautiful.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Anciennes et modernes à la fois.J'aime beaucoup ces bagues Tina!
    Cordialement,
    Rose

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