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Published: 2018-07-29 14:28:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 805; Favourites: 57; Downloads: 1
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A nice young woman I deliver to has a web tattooed on her elbow, which I inquired about. Her and her father have matching tattoos, and spiders were a symbol of things they share. Years later, I start doing wire art, and came up with this idea as a gift for her.About 1.5in/3.8cm wide
The frame is an earring that was in a "clearance" box.
The center ring was made, then wrapped and attached to the frame as I went around it, forming the framework for the web.
Twisted silver wire was spiraled from the center, going over and under the framework towards the outer edge.
The spider is two Swarovski crystals attached with a copper ball headpin and legs made of antique enameled wire. The ends of the legs are then wrapped around the frame and a chain was added to hang it from a rear-view mirror.
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Comments: 20
You are officially my favorite Wire Wrapper!
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I'd love to make something for you some time! You'll have to note me with a request or ideas.
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That is really sweet of you, but I actually have no ideas
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Not a fan of spiders but this piece looks great. I like how you chose a twisted wire for the web to add extra texture to it
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Thanks! The light played off of it very nicely! After having it hang on my rear-view to check out how well it would look and hold up, I decided to make an ornament for myself. A completely different design and motif though. I'll post a pic once I have a decent one.
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Thanks! I took several. Mostly because I have such a hard time focusing anymore (still denying my aging ) I'll link you to a few when I get a chance.
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That will be neat 
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This is lovely, any spider lover would adore this as a gift
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Thanks! She was very pleased when I gave it to her
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Now this is a super cool idea! Very creative and lovely work. Most people are really put off by spiders but I like them. I actually think the little jumping spiders are so cute and adorable. I am the gal who picks up spiders or corrals them into jars, or onto slips of paper to take them outside. Otherwise my kitty+boy will play with them until they die!
I was raised on a farm and my mom took us on "nature walks" and showed us what creatures were safe and which weren't. So we were taught to be careful of black widow spiders, and tarantulas, scorpions and centipedes, and of course snakes as well. I was so fortunate in that way and my appreciation and respect for other creatures stems from her attitude and teaching.
Some people will kill any spider, because it is a spider, not realizing they are destroying life that helps protect the surrounding areas of other more damaging creatures. 
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Thanks for the comment and the story! I love it when people are able to connect with the pieces I make. It sounds like you have a wonderful Mom!
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I understand that sense of connection being important to you! I feel the same way. My mom was great! She departed this life in 2013 at 82 years of age. I miss her but was so blessed to have her for a mom!
Thanks
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