I have discovered that drilling holes in glass is not at all easy. It's definitely going to take me a bit of practice to perfect that. But I will get it perfected I'm sure. I'm almost there. :)
So what do I need opinions on? I've tried three different wire bail styles and I'd love some input on which you like best. I may use more than one style. Heck I may use all three. But it would be awesome to know if one is more visually appealing than the others.
So here they are. Please leave me a comment and let me know which number(s) you like and why. To make it more fun, everyone who leaves a comment will be eligible to win a $10 gift certificate to my shop, so make sure you leave a way to contact you (I'll do a random drawing July 1st).
Style 2. Side View.
Style 2. Top View.
Style 3. Side View
Style 3. Top View~Toni
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#3, definitely #3
I go back & forth between #1 & #3. But I think #3 is more appealing. To drill glass, put it in a tub of water with another piece of glass underneath, to help the chip out on the back side, start your drill/dremel at a slight angle, then when you get a small start/notch, straighten up your drill. Go slow and easy. It just takes a while. Although as many as I've done, it's still nerve-wracking to me. :)
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Thanks for the tips Kay! I've been doing most of that, but using a peice of wood underneath instead of glass. I'll try that to see if it makes a difference. :)
I'd go with #1 myself, but #3 has a simple appeal to it.
#3 is my personal favorite; though all are nice. To me they are different styles, and each treatment is right for different final products.
#3 to me is more arty, detailed, different
#2 is more rustic, more masculine
#1 is more romantic, classic a more typical look
HTH, but just my opinion
Best wishes as you continue the adventure
#1 is my choice with #3 a close second.
I like the added bead in #1, adds more interest.
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Thanks for everyone's feedback so far. Very helpful comments!
Toni
It's a tough choice, but after careful consideration I think #3 is the best.
I like option # 1 - but then I kept scrolling and found option # 3 appealing. So I think they're a tie - so if I win, I suppose that only gets me $5 :-] - ha!
Becky
I like #2 A LOT! I think it's very unusual and more interesting than others.
#3 is my favorite, but they are all attractive. I think three looks more creative and unusual. Be well
Oh gosh! When you said make your own, I didn't expect them to be so beautiful and unique! I think all three are fantastic. If I HAD to choose just one, I would probably go with the #3, though I think you could use all three based on the piece you create. #1 is more dressy, #2 is simple/modern, and #3 falls somewhere in between. If I had to choose one right now, I would go with #3.
i like #3 the most mverno@roadrunner.com
I like style #1. I think the additional bead gives an extra accent to the piece it's connected to.
like 2
#1 because its more sleek tapered, and I like that kind of look.
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Toni- I like them all, but especially #3. Unfortunately it also looks like the most intricate!
I would love to win. I like style 3. Very classic and just plain pretty.
Thank you for the chance
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I like #3 the most. #1 is good also.
Thanks!
I like the first one. It looks nice.
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Style #1 rocks!! I love it.
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I like number 3 because it looks very feminine!
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I was between 1 and 3, but i choose 3 , more detailed I think.
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I like #1. It looks more like a piece of the jewelery itself whereas the other two look like wire that needs to be there (which it is. but still...)
I like both #1 and #3. I like #3 the best. It's cool and unique looking. #1 is beautiful, makes it look more like part of the jewelry, although I think it would all depend on the pendant used. It could take away from a very detailed/elaborate pendant or could add to a more simpler pendant.
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I like style #1, very pretty!
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I love #3 the best because it looks much more sophisticated and classy than the others!
Think I'd go with number 2. IT looks smooth. the other two look like they may scratch the skin or be annoying. I wouldn't go with 1 because of the added bead...you can only use it on pieces that wouldn't compete with the colored bead. I have a picture in my head of another kind that would look classier...simple; you don't want it to detract from the pendant itself.
I like all 3 styles but my favourite is number 1 I think it is the prettiest of all 3.Greetings from canada.Marian
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I really like number 1 best- it looks like it would be smoothest to the touch, the bead could be changed out, or done without...it just seems like both the most versatile and the most practical. All things being equal, if I were torn between two pieces I otherwise wanted equally, I'd go with the one that had the number 1 bail...maybe even if I didn't like it as much.
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I, like everybody else, am torn between 1 and 3 - but ultimately will go with 3. I think 1 would be appropriate for something more frou-frou and girly because of the bead. I like #3 because for whatever reason, it looks like two little hands pulling something apart and it looks the sturdiest. #2 seems as if it would wobble back and forth a lot. Overall, #3 is a winner because it can go from either very girly to very modern so it is versatile and it looks as if it would be the sturdiest.
#3 is my fave! Thanks for the chance.
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#3! Definitely.
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Hard to choose! They all look fantastic....but I must go with #3 :)
~Amy (cayennepeppy)
I like #1. I love the extra little color that the bead gives and looks more like a piece of jewelry. It looks like from the other comments that you have 2 good styles to use! Thanks for letting me put my two cents in.
Suzanne
I like #3 best! It gives the piece an extra little something without overpowering it.
danielle78@comcast.net
I really like style #3. It is versatile and will go with just about anything. Yet it is unique and has some spunk!
Thanks!
Aimee
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I really like 1 and 3. I think it would depend on what you were making as each has their own "style."
Thanks!
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i love #3!
Really like #3!
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I like the intricacy of #1 and #3 but prefer the crystal on #1. Thank you, great jewelry.
definitely #3! i think that looks way better than the other two.
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My sister loves Style 1. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
i love style one because it also has the little gem on the connector..lol i dont know what thats called..but it looks really pretty from all angles.so my vote goes to number 1
#3 to me is more arty.
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The little sparkly bit on #1 makes it my choice, for sure. Blessings on your creative adventures! :-)
#3
I really like all three of them! They all are very visually appealing! Good work!
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I think number 2 loop is a little fragile, so it leaves me to #1 and #3. Both are sturdy, I think, made to last. Aesthetically speaking I'll go with #1, but frankly I think whatever type depends on the design as a whole.
The #3 is the best, although the #1 is still really pretty. #3 has a simple elegance to it.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I'd go with 3 though like 1 as well.
I like #1. I think it looks the cleanest.
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so, I like all of them. I think #1 would be great on a more plain pendant, with that extra jewel it adds interest. I like #3 the best overall. I love the circle shape it makes and it's very nice. Hope this helps :)
Thanks so much for your help! The winner has been picked via random.org and has been notified.
Toni
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