Butterfly and Cocoon Wire Wrapped Pendant Necklace

Butterfly and Cocoon Wire Wrapped Pendant Necklace


Published On: 07-30-2012 10:56am

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Butterfly and cocoons are often used as the symbolism of rebirth, transformation, and new beginning. An ambitious project for me. Elaborate and delicate, combining so many wire scrolls intertwined, twisted, bent, and flattened. This butterfly necklaces is featuring my signature cocoon beads. Get the tutorial at my shop.

It started from a simple sketch. I didn't mean it to be so intricate but it evolved along the way. Rarely I followed a sketch as is, as it is what it is, a sketch; providing guidance but not absolute.

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I sketch my sketches using a ballpoint pen on a notebook and/or with my tablet pen in Photoshop.

As with all of my creations, I don't like wire strays. I always make sure that everything is secured in place, either wire wrapped and/or riveted. It was no different with this one. The challenge was how to combine function and beauty. It can't be overdone, everything gotta have a purpose yet delicate enough so they don't become the focal points. Wire gauge selection is essential achieve this goal.

This is a piece that i can be truly proud of. I hope I can wear this to craft shows to show my true potential. A statement piece that can't be missed. I'm not a person who wears understated jewelry ;) Be bold!

I also submitted this design to Lark Jewelry and Beading for the 500 Series. Hopefully it will be featured in the book. Wish me luck!

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Check out the custom clasps. The back is almost as beautiful as the front too.

I have been experimenting with my photos too. I bought a couple of these black magnetic yard sign at clearance months ago and just thought of using it as a background for my photos. I think it made my butterfly look more elegant compare to white background. What do you think?

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Black or white?
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I love my heart! I have bern drooling over your jewlery for along time now. Thanks to a very sweet guy I can enjoy this piece of art daily. I love how the heart just lights up when the sun hits it! I do recomend this! It's very well made and easy to wear! Thanks again for the heart of Lina! ~ Lina A.



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Hey, I just received my lovely pendant today and I was absolutely thrilled. Not to mention it arrived exactly on my birthday ( what are the odds )! I just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you!!!! This item is a dream. I really appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship that went into it. I take my hat off to you. The design is excellent! It's clear that you apply great thought to your items. So yet again, many thanks! It's good to know you're out there! : ))) Warmest regards, Margarita <3



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Dear Kharisma, today the package finally arrived and I just wanted to let you know that the pendant is absolutely beautiful. For the last years I've worn the golden cross my grandmother gave to me for my Holy Communion but since she died three years ago, I've always been afraid of losing it which would have really hurt me. So I looked for a cross that I could wear instead and when I found the one you made, I was blown away. And what can I say, it was definitely worth the wait. So thank you so much for making such wonderful jewelry and keep up the good work! Best wishes from Germany, Ricarda



Wow! is incredible! This is the money better spent on any gift I've ever done! I think I can not wait to give it to my wife until May 5th or I dare before. And the presentation with the box and the paper inside is great! I almost cry when I saw it. It is the most beautiful of all I've seen, I love the detail of the heart. Surely this is the better gift for the fifth anniversary of my wedding. Thank you very much for the patience you had with the design. I hope to do business with you in the future. Thank you very much for everything! ~ Cesar



Hi, so last week i get finally the pendant and my girlfried was very excited :D everything was ok and the heart is beautifull :) ... so thanks! and a lot of happy customers! ~ Lukas



Hi Kharisma, My wife LOVED the Heart of Robyn. She has worn it just about every day since March 7th (her birthday). She has been showing it off to all of her friends. We love the pendant!



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Hi there...send you a big thank you for my tree of life necklace - i received it while i was away on holidays. it is absolutely gorgeous. the way it was packaged was so beautiful too. thanks again... big hugs, may 2012 bring you much happiness. Judy



Hi Kay, When I got back home for Thanksgiving today, it was waiting for me.... All I have to say is...I'm going to faint...it is so beautiful.... I showed it to my family too, they all loved it! :D Thank you sooo much!
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P.S. I'm also wearing the pagoda earrings today. My mom noticed when I walked in the door so I bragged about them. hehehe. :)



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"Hi Kay! I got the bracelet in the mail yesterday--it's wonderful! Thank you :D You package your things so nicely ^^ Merry Christmas!" ~Dana



"Hi Kay! The necklace arrived today and it is GORGEOUS! I'm so happy with it :D You are very talented, really. :) All my friends are going to be so jealous of this necklace! If you ever decide to make a matching bracelet, I'll be more than willing to purchase it :D" ~ Dana



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"Hi Kay,
I just wanted to let you know that I got my earrings today (the angel wings and the pearl/crystal ones). They are awesome, I'm so happy with them.
Thanks again,"
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All my best," ~C.E.



"Hey I just picked it up from the post office (I wasn't home when it was delivered lols) and I must say that this even better than the picture shown!" ~E.L.M.



"I love the cocoon bead tutorial. Another great tutorial by K!!" ~A.B.



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