So many interesting and beautiful pieces of jewelry can be made by using various components of the Vintaj product line. They carry a variety of beautiful metal charms, findings, filigree, chains, and more. The copper, pewter, and black art deco pieces are all pretty, but my favorite is their original natural brass pieces. It has a vintage look to it with its rich caramel brown color.
This Magnolia Leaf Bead Cap is nearly 3/4" long and works as either a bead cap or you can even totally flatten it by spreading the four "leaves" out. As a bead cap, it's pretty used for capping an appropriate-sized oblong glass bead. It's also nice as earrings by dangling several very delicate short lengths of brass chains from the middle...each with small beads or crystals on the ends.
The color can be enhanced by using metal patina and then buffing the raised (relief) areas with the metal relief block for added luster.
For anyone unfamiliar with the Vintaj product line, it's worth a visit to their website to gain some inspiration from their gorgeous photos of finished jewelry...each using many various pieces of the Vintaj line. On the Vintaj website, you'll find a wide array of jewelry components in this natural brass as well as their copper, pewter, and black art deco lines. By clicking on each jewelry component (such as this Magnolia Leaf Bead Cap), you'll find one or two ideas for creative pieces using that particular component. Amazon doesn't allow other websites to be posted, but it's easy to find by googling "Vintaj." There are also a number of YouTube videos on different techniques.
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