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Skystone and Pearl Lariat
About this design:
I LOVE pearls and turquois together, and when the local beadshop got in these large hole pearls, I had to have them! This is my first attempt at knotting. I couldn't pull the knots very tight, or the leather cord would break! I guess it's one of the risks when using 1mm cord.
Components:
White large hole pearls, turquois rounds, textured silver plated coins, leather cord.Additional Images:
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On May 28, 2012 at 5:59 pm #
KatsAllThat says:What a great design and you are right, the turquoise and pearls look great together.
On May 28, 2012 at 6:20 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Great color and I love the design!
On May 28, 2012 at 9:39 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Drop dead gorgeous. I adore designs that can go formal or casual. Kudos on the knotting. I would never have guessed you were a 1st timer.
It’s perfect!
On May 28, 2012 at 11:12 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:the knots are great– with leather you just have to adapt. This is fabulous, dahlink!
On May 29, 2012 at 10:15 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thanks for the comments!
On Dec 08, 2012 at 12:12 pm #
Deb Harding says:I’ve been checking out all your designs. Everything is gorgeous but so.farhis is my favorite. I love pearls and leather together and pearls and. Thany kd
On Dec 08, 2012 at 12:17 pm #
Deb Harding says:Blast my phone. It keeps messing up and submitting comments before I am done. What I meant to say was I like pearls and leather and pearls and any kind of ocean colored blue. I cant believe you when you say you are.a begimning beader!!! WOW!