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on “Prince Moai”:“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
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on “Prince Moai”:“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
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- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
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“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
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“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
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“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
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“Glorious color and a great design!
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“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
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- on “Beachey Bling”:
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- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
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KH inspired this set!
About this design:
This was inspired by part of my contribution to KH's Round Robin Necklace. I made it back in May, but didn't want to post it until she'd seen her necklace.
Components:
Copper washers, small Turquoise coins, copper beads, wire, chain. Also: Ball Peen Hammer to texture the washers.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 05, 2012 at 8:21 pm #
NY Bella says:I love this set! Turquoise and copper always make a great combo!
On Jan 05, 2012 at 10:30 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Wonderful set. The copper and turquoise combo are so classic and striking at the same time. I’m sure you had a ball with the hammer, too.
On Jan 06, 2012 at 1:12 am #
K H says:Oh, I love this set!!!! I anxiously await the return of my necklace from Bead Trends!!!!
On Jan 06, 2012 at 8:30 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous!!
On Jan 06, 2012 at 3:49 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Thank you, my friends. I can’t wait to get my necklace back either, and am SO looking forward to that issue. It’s one thing to get my research published, but something else entirely to get my jewelry published!
On Jan 07, 2012 at 1:40 am #
Little Round Chick says:Aren’t hammers the greatest? Love what you’ve done with the washers and they do look good with the turquoise.
On Jan 07, 2012 at 9:04 am #
nancykathryn says:Congrats on getting published! Love the copper with the turquoise.
On Jan 07, 2012 at 9:25 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Gorgeous…love the rustic, yet delicate look.