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Totally Teal
Memory wire bracelet with stash beads.Another peyote stitch ring.
Components: Amazonite, Lampwork beads, various teal czech glass beads, other glass beads, silver beads and spacers, memory wire, Toho delica, magatama beads.
A Green Cuff
Here is the latest version of the cuff bracelet. I chose green beads to make it because the color looks great with copper.
Components: 14 and 24 gauge copper wire, chrysocolla jasper, small chrysoprase nuggets, brass beads, tiny copper colored beads
A Little Vintage
I guess this is basically made from leftovers...I always liked my Lepidolite rectangles and they went well with this vintage rayon ribbon I had.I'm...
Components: Lepidolite rectangle, Lepidolite beads, vintage glass pearls, vintage rayon ribbon, assorted dangles, brass chain and brass clasp..from LB.
My MacGyver Heart
Messing around with the decorative piece off a hair tie. The Sari Silk yarn LB sell is pretty cool, multiple colors on a length, fuzzy texture,...
Components: Decorative heart hair tie. Sari Sik yarn. Copper chain. Teal coated wire. Aqua seed beads & crystals. Copper jump rings, eye pins, lobster clasp
Ode to a Rose
I have had the rose bead for awhile and thought I'd better do something with it. I have lots of red beads in my stash and I used those from LB.
Components: Rose bead, red faceted AB rondelles, seed beads, tiny black metal beads, gunmetal jump rings and lobster clasp. Also, opaque 8mm red beads. I almost forgot 3 Czech glass leaves.
Wrist Corsage
Metal piece came with the embossing and cut-out places. Perfect for wiring some lucite flowers and Czech glass leaves to it. Simply finished with...
Banded Together
I got a package of leather bands with the snaps attached - kind of like the LB style. Painted them with alcohol inks and patinas. Riveted or...
Rusty charms bracelet and ring
Just a bunch of beads from my stash that I wrapped or looped onto a chain, and a peyote stitch ring.
Components: Carnelian, Lemon Quartz, Jasper fish, Swarovski crystals, glass beads, copper beads, copper chain and czech glass beads from LB
Vintage Copper Rose
1st...nothing here is an antique or vintage...that's just the look I was going for. I've seen a lot of jewelry made from old rosaries, old...
Components: Pink Cabochon Rose. Czech: pink sugar cubes, pink topaz round, pressed glass flowers & heart, pink crystal. Pink glass beads. TOHO ceylon innocent pink cubes. Tumbled pink opal, pink freshwater pearl, pink quartz. Copper chain, spacers, rondells, bead caps, jump rings, eye pins.
Amazon Blues
I like Amazonite and Jasper beads so I combined the two.
Components: Amazonite 8mm, Red Creek Jasper beads 8mm, 4mm jaspers, one metal bead for interest, 2, 6mm daisy heishis, gunmetal clasp and one baby bell dangle in turquoise.
ORANGE BRACELET
I guess I'm on a orange kick! I just made this with leftovers I had...a bit of leather, Sari Silk and some kind of funky Carnelian nuggets...and a...
Components: 3mm leather cord, Carnelian nuggets, Czech glass Squares, Sari Silk, Milli Fiori teardrop, Tigerseye, Red Agate and 20g and 24g wire.
Leftovers
I was going through stash and found the autumn horse eyes only 2. Then hunted for beads to go with them. This is the result.
Components: Autumn jasper horse eyes, recycled black and oval matte beads, garnet rounds with gold rococo spacers, gold lobster clasp and hammered heart dangle.
Violets
I wanted to see what I could do with purple and green, and when I found some glass pieces with both those colors, well, I just had to put them...
Components: Czech glass flowers, drops, and nuggets; Swarovski crystal; antique silver clasp; silver leaf; seed beads.
Harlequin
I love this cuff, it reminds me of the extravagant masked events of Venice. I made some little polymer clay faces which I have embroidered onto my...
Components: Metal cuff, suede, beads of various types and my own polymer clay face cabachons.
Sand and Sea
I often walk along the beaches close to my home on the Mid North Coast of NSW Australia with my border collie Ben, when there I'm always collecting...
Components: metal cuff, suede, pearls, beads, shells and other interesting bits and pieces
Ocean Fantasy
Inspired by my visits to Scotts Head beach on the Mid North Coast of NSW Australia where I often sit at a lookout and watch the divers swimming...
Components: metal cuff, suede, beads and pearls
Tied to the Southwest
I've been traveling for awhile now but I miss my Sonoran desert! As I travel back to Arizona the occasional rain in the desert has a specific smell...
Components: Turquoise howlite focal, aqua dyed rhodonite rondels, antiqued copper beads, from LB: TierraCast button and twist spacer, 1.5mm antiqued brown leather cord and C-Lon cord
Czech and Gemstone Garnet
Since I like to make birthstone jewelry, I came upon some garnet gemstones that were a beautiful 8mm round bead and went from there.
Components: 8mm garnet gemstone rounds
4mm czech garnet faceted rounds
6mm sterling silver bali spacers
sterling silver toggle clasp
Mixed Media Bracelet
I was looking at an obscure tutorial, and stumbled upon using crochet with chain. This is my take on it. I was going to add some crystal beads,...
Components: Black cotton crochet yarn, heavy silvertone chain, antique silver toggle clasp and TierraCast heart and key charms.
Lovely Impression
This is a most beautiful piece. i saw the Impression Jasper Pillow(which I used as the button) and then I used 6MM Impression Jasper Gemstones with...
Components: 3 Wrap bracelet using the ladder stitch. I do not do the ladder stitch like the one on this site I use KO thread which I do not use a needle . I used tan leather 1.5 cord with 1 4MM bead to start and then continued with 6MM Impression Jasper Gemstones.
FrooFroo Bracelet
These are the bracelets that Garry is learning. Wire wrap bangles with Swarovski crystals. He thinks the first is "froofroo" because of it's pastel...
Components: Silver wire, Swarovski crystals, matte onyx rounds.
~ Serenity ~
A few of my favorite things. Pearls, silver and turquoise!
This didn't come out as I envisioned it but I like it a lot. I know coral works...
This didn't come out as I envisioned it but I like it a lot. I know coral works...
Components: Turquoise Blue Magnesite Nuggets, Swavorski pearls, SS clasp, Parawire which I love) Purple peacock pearls & Tierra Cast finding (LB)
Sari Silk Bangle
I saw a design like this...or similar in Bohemian Inspired Jewelry. I already had the Sari Silk and a wooden bangle that I had decoupaged..that I...
Components: Sari Silk Ribbon, wooden bangle and dangles
Butterfly Gem
This is my other gift for my Mom. She likes hummingbirds, dragonflies & butterflies. The labradorite was from a generous friend. I made the...
Components: Labradorite cylinders & flat horse eye(?). Amazonite & black tourmaline rondells. Silver bumpy beads. Silver butterflies and danglies. Amazonite chips (LB easter bracelet).
Handmade OOAK...Handforged "Cupid's Arrow" Bracelet
I know Valentine's day is over, but LOVE is always here to stay...
I named this Lil Beauty "Cupid's Arrow" because we all know that Valentine's...
I named this Lil Beauty "Cupid's Arrow" because we all know that Valentine's...
Components: 18ga. copper wire, 14ga. Aluminum wire, handforged the arrow, 20ga. copper wire, 22 ga. silver wire, 6mm Swarovski Siam AB Red crystals, 4mm Swarovski "Marguerite" clear crystals
Mokume' Patina
Anyone that has dabbled with poly clay might know what mokume gane is, and how the effect is achieved. I won't go into in here...other than to say...
Components: Copper oval blank, LB flower beads, LB leaf beads, magatama beads.
Mysterious
The simple joy of pounding on metal! LOL
Components: Arte metal rounds, Vintaj patina in gold, copper, and verdigris, mystic black pearls.
Pretty in Pink
I was making a necklace when I put together the combo of the quartz, pearls and turquoise. It was right for that piece, but this bracelet came...
Components: Rose Quartz, African Turquoise, freshwater pearls, brass toggle clasp, brass beads, brass leaf charm, vintaj patina
Red Cowboy Angel Bracelet
On a bracelet form I curved the Mythical Wing to sit on the wrist. Punched a 2nd hole at the opposite end of the Wing. Painted the wing with Ruby...
Components: LB, Brass Mythical Wing, Gunmetal Elongated Oval Chain
black lobster clasp, 22 gauge black wire and 3 small lamp work beads.
Miles of Pinks
I had already made a 2-wrap of this combo and was curious how far I could stretch the remaining leather and beads. Here's what I came up with. :)...
Components: LB:1.5mm metallic gray leather, 6mm pink opal-almost 2 whole 16 inch strands, pewter button, thread. Stash: Antique pink 6mm bicone Swarovski crystals, satin black diamond 6mm round Swarovski crystal.
Triangles!
My "boss" who is really a fellow teacher but is the Director of our Academy has taken a position at Tennessee beginning next fall. So ORANGE is her...
Components: LB's Carnelian triangle cut stones -- LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!! Silver heishi and findings.The triangles tend to sit together when displayed for photos. However, they are funky and mobile on the wrist! Cool!!!
twenty eight ways
I am still enjoying trying different techniques and expanding my metal working skills. For this piece, I fabricated the large brass circles by...
Components: Hand fabricated brass disks, pre-fabricated gold-tone links, brass jump rings, gold-tone toggle clasp.
Palomino sky
As you know, I love horses! The colour of these pearls reminded me of the Palominos' beautiful blond coat. I have added Sunstone small nuggets, for...
Components: I used 9ct gold wire through the Sunstone beads, (because I like the smooth golden finish) gold filled chain, a golden coloured lobster clasp, golden Hammertone rings, round & oval and gold 'Tuff cord #2 to thread the pearls. (I wanted to use leather but the holes in the pearls were too small, so I compromised and used the gold cord instead !) I added a drop peach pearl and another aquamarine drop in the centre.
Rustic Princess
I was trying to figure out what to call this bracelet. It reminds me of an Adirondack afternoon. Jeans, t-shirt kind of day but a day you feel...
Components: Copper Leaf Toggle Clasp
Vintaj Chain, Jump Rings and Wire
Crystals
Copper Wrapped Ceramic Rounds
by the sea
Yes, another recycled beads bracelet! :D
I'm so happy with those beads- they are so fun to work with!
I'm so happy with those beads- they are so fun to work with!
green in the month of May
I am going back home for a month soon, and so, I need to make presents for the many gals I will be meeting! This is one of them...and I'm planning...
Components: some random beads from a stashbox, and green jades.
touch of sea
combination of coral and green pearls. thinking of saying goodbye to winter
Components: pearls
Chatter
on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
- on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:
“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
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