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on “Lush Greens”:“I love the copper beads, I was messing with some copper sheet, but they did not…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Loving the bracelet too
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on “Rustic Agate”:“Fantastic design! Another winner.…” read »
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- on “Southwestern Summer”:
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“I adore this, Asia! Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
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“Cool element went into this design! Really Terrific!…” read »
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- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Very cool! The set is just wonderful!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Lovely rustic piece!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
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- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Fabulous! Love the colors!…” read »
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“LOVE this!!!! YUM!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Seriously gorgeous Asia. Fantastic asymmetrical design.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Very very cool. Love that chain especially.…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Love the bracelet too...might actually like it more.…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Love it. The focal is gorgeous. Great earthy boho look.…” read »
on “Daggeroodo1”:“Love it!!…” read »
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“Love them all. I now what to start createing, but we have our house up for…” read »
on “Starfish Dreams”:“I won't use this feature, bot interested at all…” read »
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.
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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 »
More Leather, Beads and Buttons
About this design:
I love making this style bracelet. They're quick and easy and fly off the table at shows.
Components:
leather, beads, buttons, Jangles ceramic, various string material - Beadalon wildfire. Beadsmith Fireline, Beadalon Dandyline, Toho, NymoAdditional Images:
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On Dec 18, 2011 at 12:49 pm #
Little Round Chick says:WOW! You have sure been a busy beaver! Love all of the bracelets you’ve made. I can see why they fly off the table at the shows. I’m going to have to give this technique a try. Maybe I’ll do one or two this next week.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year or as we say back in the hills, Have a Cool Yule and a Frantic First!
On Dec 18, 2011 at 1:10 pm #
NY Bella says:Ditto “WOW”! I love all your bracelets, Jeanne! I’m glad to see that you can use different shaped beads and not just round ones. Thanks for sharing these!!
On Dec 18, 2011 at 1:13 pm #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Love!! I really like the bead option as a change from the sterling button….really beautiful work!
On Dec 18, 2011 at 2:53 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you!
I wasn’t sure about the ceramic square, but it worked really well. I also had a lot of fun in VT last summer scouring the antique shops for buttons. The round one with the flower up top is from that trip.
Merry Christmas to you too, Nancy!
On Dec 18, 2011 at 3:30 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:OMG, Jeanne — You are such a busy and creative beader! I love these all — it would really be hard to pick a fave! Congrats on all your sales, too!
Sending wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyous new year to you, Jeanne, along with Larry & Sam! Hugs!!!
On Dec 19, 2011 at 9:23 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:LOVE ‘em all, Jeanne!! You did fantastic on each and everyone of them!
………I have GOT to learn how to do this!!
On Dec 20, 2011 at 8:28 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:These are all beautiful. I agree they are quick to make .Sells well I agree ding some for christmas gifts!
On Dec 21, 2011 at 4:26 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Awesome bracelets Jeanne, do you mind if I ask how much do you sell them for?
On Dec 22, 2011 at 5:21 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thanks again, Friends!
Susan, price depends on the materials and my time. I like the single wraps because they don’t take long and are often priced to sell. (check your messages)
Lynnn, dear friend, I hope you are feeling better. Merry Christmas to you and Bob! We’re looking forward to having Sam home. Unfortunately she has to work Friday, so we won’t see her till Saturday. Gives me time to finish her special piece of jewelry.
On Dec 22, 2011 at 5:45 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:See — There is always a silver lining to every cloud!
P.S. I answered your message, Jeanne — I really did get it!!!
On Dec 22, 2011 at 5:56 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I saw and I will call! Gotta get through these last two days at school!
On Jan 01, 2012 at 4:34 pm #
BellaDonna says:Nice bracelets….
“THEY’RE” quick and easy….
On Jan 01, 2012 at 8:05 pm #
Coree M says:Would you share instructions for these most beautiful bracelets ever!!
I have added you as my favorite and will check to see other pieces & styles you are playing with.
You are my inspiration, thank-you.
On Jan 02, 2012 at 10:56 pm #
Coree M says:May I ask how much you charge your customers?
On Jan 12, 2012 at 7:37 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thanks Coree for the sweet comment.
Ali has a tutorial for these bracelets, but I do my a little differently. I originally found the instructions in last January’s Beadstyle mag.
After tying the button on, I center the first bead on the stringing cord then pass the cords around both sides of the leather and back through the bead. It’s like lacing shoes. I hope that makes sense. For a single bracelet I use 24″ of leather. double wrap – 40″, triple – 52″
I use about 4 times the length of cord for wrapping.
On Jan 12, 2012 at 7:42 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Hey BellaDonna – I just saw and corrected my grammatical error. D)
And to think – I just taught that to my first graders!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 9:59 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:I love these…all of them!! I just finished one myself from a video I found on YouTube…they are so much fun to do and so versatile!!