This is the time of year that I notice the wild grapevines around our property, and of course the bittersweet vines. When the leaves have all fallen off the trees, I can look closely at all the dried up curly tendrils that secure the vines to their hosts. I'm always surprised at how squiggly and busy the little vine scenes look. I imagine them much more graceful, until the leaves fall, and I can actually see them.
1. wild grapevine tendrils, 2. wild grapevine tendrils, 3. Bittersweet tendrils, 4. wild grapevine tendrils, 5. wild grapevine tendrils, 6. Bittersweet Tendrils Created with fd's Flickr Toys. Click on the titles to see the photos in a larger size on flickr.
Inspired by those vines, I made these necklaces for my kids. The top two shots are of my daughter's necklace and the lower two of my son's necklace.
These other silver tendrils are available in my online shop. Click on each photo to go to the detail page.
Ooh, I hope that you keep making the tendrils. Really, really beautiful.
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When I started making jewelry, I stopped buying it made by others. Your chased leaves and these tendrils -- I want them! It's extremely rare for me to get excited about jewelry to the point of wanting it.
ReplyDeleteThese are great, you've really captured the grapevine tendrils.
Hi Kirsten, your grape vine tendrils are amazing! You should really consider applying to the Buyers Market of American Craft Show.
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They look just like the grapevine tendrils!! I love the organic feel of your work, it is simply marvelous.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the earrings!!! The last pic...oh those are worth repeating!!! Awesome work, you are fabulous! Good luck with the beehive project of your daughter's drawing :)
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