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Jurassic!
About this design:
The artistic, or paintbrush jasper seemed sort of prehistoric. The addition of dinosaur charms makes the piece live up to the name. Intended for someone who is bold enough to wear something different.
Components:
18 gauge sterling silver wire, spacer beads, bead caps, and charms, Artistic/Paintbrush Jasper, White Agate, dyed Kiwi Jasper, Blue Pietersite, Rainbow Obsidian, Lapidalite Jasper.Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: There are no complicated procedures in the piece. Just ordinary wire work. |
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 13, 2009 at 2:13 pm #
Regina v says:Hi John;
Sounds interesting. If you navigate away from the page too soon, the picture doesn’t load. Try agin and let us see?
On Aug 13, 2009 at 7:45 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Very cool piece! The dino charms are fun!
On Aug 13, 2009 at 9:50 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:It is beautiful! I would wear it!
On Aug 13, 2009 at 11:42 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:John, this is just fabulous! I’ve loved dinos since I was 8 – what a great grown-up way to indulge the archeology addiction! I’d wear it in a heartbeat – Super job!!!
On Aug 13, 2009 at 11:46 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:John, what an outstanding necklace! Wonderful choice of beads to go with that fab focal bead!!!
At the risk of insulting the designer, if someone wasn’t into dinosaurs, could the cross chains with the charms be removed? The piece would still be beautiful. 
Welcome to the Design Gallery!
On Aug 13, 2009 at 11:55 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:You are absolutely right – the artistic jasper is a perfect Jurassic stone. Love the wirework and the dinosaurs. Thanks for posting such a great piece on the Gallery!
On Aug 14, 2009 at 9:17 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:The jasper beads are lovely & work really well with the wirework & charms
On Aug 14, 2009 at 9:25 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I love all of the components. Very different and fun!
On Aug 14, 2009 at 9:40 am #
John M says:Thanks to all of you for your kind comments! To Lynn Eileen, yes, the chains could be removed. The reason was to show more dino charms an to break away from a traditional look. John
On Aug 14, 2009 at 9:58 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:This is CRAZY creative! I love the stones, the chain AND the dinos! Let’s see some more of your work!
On Aug 14, 2009 at 10:12 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I LOVE Artistic Jasper! And am always looking for new ideas on how to use it. This is fantastic!
The wirework really lightens the piece both in appearance and I imagine in weight too.
I like the dinosaurs and yes, very Jurassic!
Great job John! Show us more!!!
On Aug 14, 2009 at 10:48 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:I like this!!! Great stone choices, and love the dinos.
I would wear it, but would not be able to let my grandaughter see it. She would beg me to give it to HER! Half the time she has trouble saying “archeologist” but is sure she wants to be one.
On Aug 14, 2009 at 10:50 am #
Regina v says:Very witty. I like the sophisticated “primitive” stones with the little dinosaurs.
On Aug 14, 2009 at 10:52 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Maybe you could fill in a profile page so we can get to know a little about you. I am wondering if beading and wire work is a fun hobby for you, or a business, or both.
Your work looks very professional.
On Aug 14, 2009 at 1:23 pm #
seashellsally says:Hi John,
Very fun design! Very successful I might add (IMHO).
On Aug 15, 2009 at 1:35 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Hi, John! Thanks for answering my question about the charms & chains. I think they look wonderful, but was only curious in case I designed something similar if I should offer if both ways in case someone preferred it without.
On Aug 15, 2009 at 1:36 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Thanks for posting your photo, John! It’s fun to see who we’re talking with!
On Aug 15, 2009 at 1:39 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Harriet, I’m with you — if my granddaughter saw me with this, she’d want one for herself! LOL She’ll be 4 in October and is crazy for all things dinosaur related!
On Aug 15, 2009 at 4:07 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Hi John! I love artistic jasper! This is a great combination of beads and those dino charms are a fantastic addition!
On Aug 15, 2009 at 4:17 pm #
John M says:Thanks, eveyone!