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on “Totally Teal”:“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
on “a taste of honey”:“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
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on “Evergreen Copper”:“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
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on “Prince Moai”:“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
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“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
Baby Blues
About this design:
I make a lot of these, most of them with black SW (that's all everybody wants!), but finally I was asked to make one with blue agate to match a pendant necklace. It's a nice change, so I thought I would post it :D
Components:
Clear SW bicones, blue agate rounds, sterling silver 11-0 seed beads and SW sterling silver toggle clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 30, 2012 at 6:54 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:This is stunning- what kind of weave/ stitch is this? Beautiful…..
On Aug 30, 2012 at 8:30 am #
sunny chick says:Beautiful!
On Aug 30, 2012 at 9:26 am #
NY Bella says:So pretty!!
On Aug 30, 2012 at 11:59 am #
JC Hamm says:Love the blue agate, beautiful weave.
On Aug 30, 2012 at 1:24 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thank you ladies
Enjoy!
Susan; it’s the flat spiral stitch (single row)
Tutorial video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiB_PID3sC4
On Aug 30, 2012 at 1:53 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Gorgeous!!
On Aug 30, 2012 at 4:40 pm #
sross512004 says:This is a beautiful bracelet that looks much more complicated to make than it actually is. I’ll be making some soon for gifts.
On Aug 30, 2012 at 5:56 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Absolutely true sross
It’s not more complicated that straight knitting! People are so impressed with your talent and your patience when you give one of these, if they only knew! Shhhhht, LOL!!
On Aug 31, 2012 at 4:17 pm #
Gramnan says:Lovely