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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
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- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
Dragon Eye Pendant
About this design:
I'm lovin' the eyes right now! This is my most elaborate wrap to date.
Components:
Glass Eye, Silver Fill Wire ~ 20ga & 24ga and Cubic Zirconia CrystalsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 12:13 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:WHOA! That’s like the eye of Sauron searching from the tower of Mordor!!!! SPOOKY!!!
Very cool!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 12:41 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Love this one, Elaine… !!
Great job on the wirework and I love the added crystals too !!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 2:11 pm #
PJazzy says:This is HOT! You’re good with your technique
On Feb 07, 2012 at 2:56 pm #
Little Round Chick says:It’s a DRAGON eye! A perfect Welcome to the Year of the Dragon! (Pssst! That eye is watching …..)
On Feb 07, 2012 at 3:11 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Oh yeah…I forgot it was the Year of the Dragon! I’ll have to change the name of it!!
Thank you very much, ladies!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 3:13 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:On Feb 07, 2012 at 3:14 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Hmmm….my comment didn’t come through…
*He’s watching you, LRC!*
On Feb 07, 2012 at 3:58 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, I love this in orange, too!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:04 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Wow, Elaine this is so cool, I love your wire work, great job!!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:18 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:cool… cooler… coolest!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 9:16 pm #
Gemme Designs says:I defintely see this becoming a trend, keep it up, they’re fascinating!!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 12:49 am #
N radon says:What Mary S-Sweet Chick said is right! First thing I thought of. It is mesmerizing. Love the wirework
On Feb 08, 2012 at 10:15 am #
nancykathryn says:I find this spooking and facinating at the same time, I just can’t look away. Great piece.
On Feb 08, 2012 at 11:20 am #
Harmony on Strings says:Incredible stone and wirework
On Feb 08, 2012 at 1:13 pm #
Lynn g says:That sure is a cool eye, and love the wrap too!!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 3:22 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Your Dragon Eye knows a Dragon when it sees one. (I was born in the year of the dragon.)
On Feb 11, 2012 at 12:48 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Sauron is alive and well!