Wireworking..

I have wanted to do some wire working for awhile now.  I like how you can shape your own elements for jewelry and do even more creative things than the pre-made items from the craft stores.  We found a block of stainless in the garage for me to work on, so I made a trip out to Michael's today to purchase a set of jewelry hammers.  And this is what I came up with today:

 

 I love swirls and I saw a pair of earrings I liked on pinterest that used pearls with this shape.  But I liked crystals instead. 

 And this is my first try at making matching swirls. Need to do a bit more work at that, but I think these didn't turn out too bad.

 I made this pendant for my sister.  I forgot that she doesn't wear pierced earrings, and I don't have copper clip ons, so I made a pendant for her.  Her non-profit organization is called Raining Hope, and I found this bead from Kenya with the word "HOPE" on it.  How perfect, right?  Hope she likes it!

 Here's a close up of a hammered heart.  I used some thin wire that they were going to throw out at work, I think I need to buy some thicker wire to do more pieces with.

I just love the unevenness about hammering wire, and just to let your frustrations go is awesome too.  Need to make more soon!