Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Featured :: Melinda Orr

I recently order several copper component pieces from Melinda of Orrtec. I have been working with Melinda for the past many months on Artisan Whimsy and loving every minute of it. But I realized that I'm creating with components from many designers, but have yet to with Melinda's work. I needed to rectify that pronto! So I put in an order, and wouldn't you know it she spoiled me! She was so sweet and sent me all kinds of extra pieces!

I love these red beads she included, which she tells me are dyed howlite. They are fantastic! I paired them up with copper components and beads from Melinda. The colors blend beautifully, and they have a nice weight to them.

Copper has not been a regular material in my repertoire, but it is making it's appearance! There are quite a few more projects in mid-stream with Melinda's components which will be making their appearance here. I do really love the copper that she sent me. And I am simply in love with this color combo of deep, deep red with copper! Now I am digging through my stash to see what else I can create with this style.

17 comments:

  1. Oh these are lovely Cynthia. I've always been drawn to copper and pairing them with the deep red beads was a stroke of genius!

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  2. Great job Cynthia. I love that howlite and what a great combo with the copper. I have always been a fan of copper and since silver is so pricey most of what I do now involved copper. Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

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  3. The color of these earrings is fabulous.

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  4. I've been a fan of Melinda's components for a while now, and you have just reminded me that I'm due for another order.

    Your earrings are beautiful!!!

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  5. I love those! I saw them on FB this morning and they made me say "wow"! :)

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  6. Very elegant! Deep red and copper look wonderful together!

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  7. I like the red & copper together, too, and that dyed howlite is some of the nicest I have seen.

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  8. Absolutely gorgeous, love these colour tonings together. I'm a huge fan of copper, can't wait to see what else you do with this material!

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  9. Beautiful combination!!! nice earrings!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend, dear Cynthia!! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  10. Ooh, the copper really complements the rich red. These are such elegant, striking earrings -- gorgeous with an updo!

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  11. these are warm and inviting. they look like they have a good weight to them. nice, very nice :-)

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  12. lovely. Thank you for sharing at the hop my sweet bloggy friend xo

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  13. These are simply stunning! Very rich looking!

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  14. The red looks great with the copper! I do not work with copper often either although it is such a beautiful metal. I love the patina is develops over time.

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