How does that sound?  mmmmmm!  With the colder weather, I can’t help but opt for a latte instead of my usual coffee…. I just love that steamed milk which keeps it piping hot.  Okay, I’ll admit I’ve never quite had a blend like a white chocolate toasted almond latte.  I can picture one in my mind though and it takes the form of this lampwork and wire work bracelet…..

I fell back on a favorite bracelet style from my earlier jewelry designing days.  There was a time that I used lampwork in just about everything – mixed with sterling silver wire links.  That’s the fun part – making the links.  I still love lampwork and decided to pull out a set that I’ve kept stashed away for far too long.  So long that I’m not 100% sure who made the beads.  I was quite sure that they were made by Moon Stumpp….and she says she is 80% sure they are hers. 🙂  This demonstrates the need to label your art beads…you never know how long you just might hold on to them!

The real twist to this bracelet is that I used sterling silver-filled wire in various gauges, and you can’t even tell.  I still oxidized the piece and gave it a turn in the tumbler.  The properties are just about the same and the cost was cut considerably.  It’s a great option because there’s nothing like the look of silver!

 Sold, thank you.

Enjoy your day!  And remember, a latte can make it even better. :-)

– Cindy