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on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
on “a taste of honey”:“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
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on “Evergreen Copper”:“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » 
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”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- 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.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“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.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“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 »
Blue Fire Agate Wrapped Cuff
About this design:
I wanted to make more cuffs for some shows coming up because they sold quite well at the last show. I've seen this type of design here and at other sites and wanted to give it a go!
This bracelet is sold!
Components:
Blue Faceted Fire Agate beads, Copper Wire ~ 12g (maybe?) & 24gAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 2:43 pm #
olive penguin says:The blue fire agate beads are beautiful with the copper wire! I love this bracelet! Great job!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 3:05 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I knew it! You are being too hard on yourself. This is a great cuff and your wire work is just superb.
On Mar 28, 2012 at 3:24 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Awww….thanks, LRC!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 7:27 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Awesome, luv this fabulous blue, luv the color contrast and I definitely agree you wire work is perfect!!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 7:56 pm #
KatsAllThat says:That is beautiful..did you make the copper cuff? Beautiful work.
On Mar 29, 2012 at 8:02 am #
D Luczak says:Love the blue and copper combo
your wire work is beautiful!
On Mar 29, 2012 at 8:52 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great design!
On Mar 29, 2012 at 1:50 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Elaine…this is awesome! Those beads are lush,and go so well with the copper.
Fabulous work!
On Mar 29, 2012 at 6:13 pm #
gembeans says:Cute cuff! I bet the round beads are comfortable!
On Mar 29, 2012 at 7:51 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice, the fire agate looks good with the copper..
On Apr 05, 2012 at 5:00 pm #
Rox G says:i really like the simplicity and the fire agate