Usually, when you see a curved piece of polymer, the bend is convex. I decided to try a convex shape. Once I got started, I realized I wanted to group multiple layers together. Here are my first results. I really like them. I used the same drop shape in three different sizes, so that each fit inside the larger one. To connect the three shapes, I drilled holes in each piece that went diagonally through the 3 pieces at the top point. I also drilled an additional hole in the smallest (top) piece on the lower edge. Using a thin wire, I threaded up through the lower hole, added some beads or pearls, and then passed the wire up through the three holes a the tops of the pieces. I wound the end in a small circle. This circle helps hold the pinch bail in place.
When I made these, I didn't realize that the way they are connected creates just enough tension to allow the shapes to be "fanned" out. The aqua piece shows the pendant in both formations.
Now I need to try some other shapes.
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