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Chatter
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“I thought the same thing as Deb.
Love the design!…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Oh my gosh again at your dogs!!! Eli has such an adorable smile.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Thank you all for your kind words. I am working on the greenish yellow dragonfly pendant…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“TY you all, I am glad you like it.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
Rustic Forest
About this design:
I just love Limabeads Vintaj Patina, I wanted to make this rustic looking. I made the pendant from bronze clay tried to make rough and rustic when I made it..I am now officially in love with Czechs glass. I cant wait to try the other colors (patina)
Components:
Bronze Pendant(Tree of Life) Vintaj copper patina from Lima, Czechs glass from Lima, Aquamarine, jade, yellow topaz, different kinds of agates. Bronze wire and brass chain and findings.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 11, 2012 at 5:42 pm #
rootware says:Love your bronze pendant, your color choices ( yellow and aqua)and all the different textures and sizes of circles. Great job!
On Aug 11, 2012 at 7:29 pm #
Elis Mom says:Lynn, is a fabulous design. Just beautiful. Great job!
On Aug 11, 2012 at 9:10 pm #
NY Bella says:I love this! Great design and colors!
On Aug 12, 2012 at 1:41 am #
KatsAllThat says:Very pretty focal.
On Aug 12, 2012 at 8:57 am #
Fresh Baked says:Agree! Just a great design. Especially love the little owl bead!
On Aug 12, 2012 at 10:13 am #
SquirrelGirl says:Really beautiful! I love the pendant you made, and good job with the patinas!
On Aug 12, 2012 at 3:35 pm #
Lynn g says:Thanks everyone, I am going to make a bracelet to match..
On Aug 12, 2012 at 7:31 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Beautiful work, Lynn! I haven’t tried bronze clay yet…your pendant is fabulous! I assume you textured it before firing? It looks great from what I can tell.
Good to see others enjoying those patinas! I can’t wait to see the metalic ones that are coming in September.
On Aug 13, 2012 at 12:20 am #
Janet Miriam says:Wow! Love everything about this necklace! The pendant is so awesome, love all the other components, especialluy the owl bead!
On Aug 13, 2012 at 8:23 am #
sunny chick says:Lynn, you are on a roll. Your work is exquisite.
Another masterpiece!
On Aug 13, 2012 at 9:50 am #
Miannda says:Love how all the different beads came together perfectly! Beautiful!
On Aug 16, 2012 at 2:36 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh Lynn! This is divine! Love the woodsy-ness with the splash of color!
On Aug 16, 2012 at 5:35 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Another great piece, Lynn! I’m looking forward to see the bracelet!
On Aug 25, 2012 at 1:41 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Beautiful!