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Ocean Calm
About this design:
Hi Everyone! I haven't posted any pieces for a while but I've been busy creating new designs! This is a new one for me! I've been working on beaded kumihimo patterns for the past few months. I love the braiding, it's my new zen! LOL! This necklace combines a beaded kumihimo braid and a bronze magnetic clasp which I made this week. This was the first time I've used bronze clay and it was a learning experience for me but ,all in all, it turned out nicely.
Components:
Size 11/0 Toho seedbeads from LB in Rainbow topaz w/seafoam linging. Handmade bronze magnetic clasp with an Ocean Jasper cabochon.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 4:17 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Lindys, this is amazingly beautiful!! I totally love it! You did a great job! Lovely design!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 5:56 pm #
K Neale says:This is lovely and is not over done. great!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 6:01 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Linda, did you write that this “turned out nicely”?!?!?! How about this “turned out to be gorgeous”???? I love this design with that amazing clasp on the side — very versatile! Love the cab you used in it, too. Your kumihimo work is so beautiful — great colors!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 6:09 pm #
Jane MS says:Very striking!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 7:14 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Stunning, gorgeous…impeccable design.
On Apr 25, 2012 at 9:58 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Beautiful bronze work..very professional looking
On Apr 25, 2012 at 10:04 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Stunning love it great design!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 7:50 am #
Nancy Mc says:Wow!!This is absolutely beautiful. Your work is immaculate!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 8:05 am #
LizaDee - Bobbie says:Inspiring!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 9:01 am #
nancykathryn says:Wow, love that kumihimo strand!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 11:57 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:Wow!!! This is stunning and elegant. Everything about this is perfect1
On Apr 26, 2012 at 1:50 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Absolutely stunning!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 6:23 pm #
Tanja L says:The word has to be repeated …it’s stunning!!!!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 10:07 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks so much to everyone for the compliments!!! Well back to my beading now!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 4:04 am #
ZUBEAJAY says:I AGREE STUNNING- GORGEOUS BEAUTIFUL DESIGN AND MY FAVORITE COLORS !
On Apr 27, 2012 at 8:47 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 9:18 am #
LizaDee - Bobbie says:Truly, truly exquisite!..Your beading is what mine wants to be when it grows up!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 3:19 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Great work! I love the mix of kumihimo and bronze work – sooo well done!!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 9:22 pm #
Judith Ann Boyer says:WOW! What an incredible piece! Beautiful work, I would love to work with seed beads but my attention span won’t allow!! My eyes either
On Apr 30, 2012 at 9:44 pm #
Deborah C Dallas says:Love it!
On May 05, 2012 at 2:22 am #
Leigh D says:This is fantastic – I have the supplies to learn kumihimo but just haven’t taken the plunge – great inspiration to start!
On Jul 29, 2012 at 10:07 pm #
beadelena says:omg! That is the most incredible, creative, beautitful piece! I hope you are very proud. It’s also exotic and mysterious. I want it. It makes me feel good to look at it. Do ya think I like…jeez. I have all the stuff here at home to make something and here I sit at the computer. Can you come over a get me out of this chair! Sincerely love it–Elena