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Peace, Love, & The Beach
About this design:
This design is a 5x wrap made with white shell, green aventurine, and silver plated beads. i wanted something clean and fresh:) I wire wrapped a reconstituted turquoise peace sign and it all comes together with a pretty silver button.
Components:
silver plated 4mm beads, Green Aventurine, white shell, greek leather, beading thread, 15mm turquoise peace sign with wire to wrap it with, and a button.Additional Images:
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On Aug 16, 2012 at 10:27 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Another lovely bracelet! That is an awesome button. Your earlier pieces inspired me to watch Ali’s tutorial and try out this technique. I used hemp, waxed linen, and jasper. I have gotten several compliments on my new bracelet, so thank you for the inspiration.
On Aug 16, 2012 at 10:29 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:That’s awesome:) Have you posted a picture of it? i’d love to see it. Also thank you:) I love this site because it is so inspirational!
On Aug 16, 2012 at 10:39 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:btw….this only wraps 4 times:) opps!
On Aug 17, 2012 at 5:05 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Always so pretty..
On Aug 17, 2012 at 5:35 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:Thank you KatsAllThat! i love those feather earrings i just saw!! I am going to go and stare at them again!
On Aug 17, 2012 at 8:52 pm #
Elis Mom says:For beading only a few weeks, you have quite some talent! Fabulous bracelet! Love the button!
On Aug 17, 2012 at 9:21 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:Thank you E.M. I am having a ton of fun! I wish I had more time (and money) to do more!! My gals go back to school on the 29th and my babe starts pre-school shortly after so I will feel more zen;) I am attempting macrame at the moment to no avail:( Wish me luck.
On Aug 20, 2012 at 2:49 am #
Retro By Design says:What type of thread do you use? Just love your designs!!!