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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Yes Yvette, I would like to have some of the beads keep their frosty aqua coat…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“I love the copper beads, I was messing with some copper sheet, but they did not…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Loving the bracelet too
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on “Rustic Agate”:“Fantastic design! Another winner.…” read »
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- on “Southwestern Summer”:
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…” read » - on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
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…” read » - on “Lush Greens”:
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- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fabulous design!…” read »
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“What an interesting color combo!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Very cool! The set is just wonderful!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Lovely rustic piece!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Very cool!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Fabulous! Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“Fabulous!!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“LOVE this!!!! YUM!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Seriously gorgeous Asia. Fantastic asymmetrical design.…” read »
- 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”:
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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.
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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 »
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- 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 »
Jasper and Copper
About this design:
This is the cousin of the Copper and Pearl necklace. I used a smaller gauge wire and placed it on the opposite side. The larger drops are jasper of an unknown variety and the smaller ones are bronzite. The arrangement of the beads is similar to the pearl and copper necklace. I think I like this one more than the other. I've posted a photo of the copper and pearl necklace so you can compare them.
Components:
copper wire, pure copper chain, jasper and bronzite dropsAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 08, 2012 at 8:47 pm #
Nancy Mc says:I just knew this looked familiar. This one is very pretty,and y earthy with the Jasper,and Bronzite. I must say that some stones don’t speak to me,when viewed by themselves. However…when given life in a design like this,they just take on a whole new feeling !
Lovely work,as always!
On May 08, 2012 at 9:07 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I have to agree with you about the stones. This jasper has been hanging around for 3 or 4 years and every time I tried to use it in something it just fell flat. Guess it knew what it wanted to do and just waited until I figured it out.
On May 08, 2012 at 9:52 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Really very pretty. The design is so unique. Well done.
On May 08, 2012 at 10:20 pm #
LadyBug says:I have tons of jasper too, but now I feel more inspired to do something more than just string it. I am a little nervous about using copper, but now I can really see how awesome it can be. You did a beautiful job on the jasper and the yellow necklaces. I see read stones for some flare. I so have to go and build one because you have my creative juices flowing.
On May 08, 2012 at 11:00 pm #
Tanya m says:I really, really like this. The wire work is great!
On May 08, 2012 at 11:04 pm #
OK Jacki says:Both of these are beautiful. Love the copper wire work, and your bead choices are great!
On May 08, 2012 at 11:40 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:These designs are awesome!!
On May 09, 2012 at 12:04 am #
M bennett says:very pretty work
On May 09, 2012 at 2:32 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:great job!!
On May 09, 2012 at 8:32 am #
K H says:Love them both…the pearls for dressier occasions and the jasper for casual. This design would look great with a one shouldered dress or top…the stones on one side would balance the fabric on the other.
On May 09, 2012 at 12:03 pm #
JC Hamm says:I love them both as well, your wire work is fantastic.
On May 09, 2012 at 1:08 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Both are beautiful pieces, but I prefer the jasper one! I think the darker stones show off the design better. Love the wire work! Of course I like asymmetrical designs.
On May 09, 2012 at 5:52 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Hey Everyone. Thanks for all of the compliments and comments. Your remarks provide a better lift than Pepsi or Coke, (the cola kind).
On May 09, 2012 at 6:53 pm #
Fenya says:I like the addition of the small dangles. Softens the larger beads.
On May 10, 2012 at 3:54 pm #
GypsyMom says:Ooooh love it! Asymmetrical but still so well balanced.
On May 10, 2012 at 8:39 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Fabulous design!! So many possibilities with it, wonderful really
On May 10, 2012 at 9:56 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Wow! I am in love with this necklace! I love it LRC!
On May 11, 2012 at 10:58 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Nancy!!
I love it! WOW!
On May 12, 2012 at 2:13 am #
N radon says:I agree with Fenya on the little dangles. The design of the green one is so unique with that added detail. I love your copper wirework on both. They are beautiful.
On Jul 10, 2012 at 10:59 pm #
mi2azz says:Wow, gorgeous design. I love both!