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on “Moon River”:“I missed this when you first posted it. I was just browsing thru the earrings and…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“"in" spiration that is. my fingers just don't cooperate.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Terri... looks like you've given lots of spiration for the gang.
…” read » 
on “How about a bracelet”:“Love this; it's just right. I agree w gembeads in loving Becky's "so stinkin' cute" comment!…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Neat experiment...looks like you kept good notes for a protocol. I like the looks of your…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Thanks so much ladies. I do wear a lot of chocolate brown. I was thrown for…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“Simply stunning!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fresh and funky as well as earthy and ethnic. an all around winner I'd say.…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Great design...love the use of the taguas, and I really like the coconut chain!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“I like the Keep It Simple style of your earrings. Create one more as a focal…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“This is SO cool Terri! It certainly has the earthy vibe, but I can see it…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“I think a gold or silver gilders paste would look amazing and still maintain the pretty…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Fabulous design!…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Loving everything about this Terri! Great choices of Tagua to compliment your coconut chain.…” read »
- on “The Mad Dash Pair”:
“Awesome pair of earrings!!…” read »
- on “Swarovski with leather”:
“Two wonderful pieces you've made. Lovely!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“We beaders are lucky we can just throw stuff together instead of shopping to find the…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“DIY in a pinch?? Love it.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Love the use of the new Tagua in there, Terri! That 3-hole nut really threw us…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Wow what a clever necklace. Taking a break from ironing and packing to leave for…” read »
on “Nesting Instinct”:“Very pretty. Your nest is so perfect.…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Ah. I was thinking the wax was to make it easier to handle but then…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“What a cool experiment - - with great results, too !…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“SO pretty!!! I like the way you've used the bellflowers and the links.…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“You'll want to wear this every day!
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“So I'm thinking about your "mistake"... I wonder if we could "rough up" the surface…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Happy accident turns into great look. I think you actually achieved your goal to show the…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
Starburst Ring
About this design:
I am crazy about this ring! The overall design has been done many times, but I have found a new construction technique that makes this one unique. The ring is not constucted with headpins, but with thread using a filagree beadcap for a base. Firm tension on the cord will make a firm burst, or light tension makes more of a flower like the pink one. The size 8 delica's make a comfortable ring band!
Components:
32 4 mm Swarovski crystals, 1 6mm Swarovski crystal, 1 large filagree beadcap or small filagree bracelet round, assorted size 11 seedbeads to match crystals, 9 lb monofilament cord, beading needleAdditional Images:
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On Oct 29, 2011 at 3:22 pm #
sunny chick says:Very pretty!
On Apr 08, 2012 at 4:16 pm #
JUANITA S says:Nice!
On Jul 09, 2012 at 11:27 pm #
Creativity Unlimited says:oh now I really like these! Thank you so much for telling us how you did these. I am going to make an attempt at doing one. YOu did such a beautiful job, I know I won’t get mine as good, but I’m going to give it a shot.