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Chatter
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 »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“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.
…” 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 »
A Rough One
About this design:
This is a rough bracelet that goes well with your jeans!! I like the mix of blue and brown with the silver.
Components:
Lapis, Smoky Quartz, Lampwork beads, Ceramic bead, oxidized silver tubes, ox.silver spacer beads and bead caps, sterling silver clasp and ring, artisan silver heart charm, beading wire, crimp beads and crimp bead covers.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm #
olive penguin says:This is wonderfully beautiful! I love the blue with smokey grey! Great textures in this design too. I love it!
On Mar 18, 2012 at 8:04 pm #
Bettys Beads says:Not rough at all. Beautiful design and very well executed. Our bracelet queen does it again.
On Mar 18, 2012 at 11:37 pm #
D Luczak says:Love love love this!!! You could totally wear this with anything.I am in love with the color combo and the feel you get from the different textures in this design. Amazing
On Mar 18, 2012 at 11:51 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Beautiful! It’s very casual,but still a stunner.
I especially like the SQ nugget that you added from the ring @ the end!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 2:44 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:pretty!!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 9:10 am #
CAS says:Gorgeous! and OOOOOOHHHHH … AAAAAHHHHH!!! It looks so fun to wear … love it!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 9:23 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Great bracelet, Wenche! I like that ceramic bead!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 1:52 pm #
Rocky D says:Fantastic as usual. The colors compliment each other perfectly. Great design!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 2:41 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Ditto to all of the above comments and compliments. Absolutely fantastic, Wenche!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 5:59 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Ahhhhh, loving this bracelet Wenche! You did it again …
I’ve gotta try to make more bracelets this year. This one is very inspiring with the colors/textures/etc.! SLS
On Mar 19, 2012 at 7:45 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Thank you, ladies!! You are the sweetest!
On Mar 19, 2012 at 9:48 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:AWesome !
On Mar 20, 2012 at 10:25 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so cool, you sure have a way with bracelets
On Mar 21, 2012 at 3:20 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Wenche, I’m not sure what there is left to say!
I absolutely LOVE this design, the colors, and the mix of textures! I could wear this every day!
On Mar 23, 2012 at 6:49 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Fabulous!!
On Mar 30, 2012 at 1:42 am #
Marlene says:I love it – very nice