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Along the Red Creek
About this design:
Love, love, love the magatama seed beads I ordered last week! They are so versatile and add such a unique look!
Components:
Magatama seed beads, Red Creek Jasper ovals, Czech glass squares.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 04, 2012 at 10:58 am #
Fresh Baked says:I agree that the seed beads add texture and interest to this already gorgeous necklace. Your design decision really paid off.
On Oct 04, 2012 at 1:20 pm #
Retro By Design says:OMG…how pretty!!!I love the pendent! And love your backgrounds…sometimes I don’t know which is more fun. Making the jewelry or taking the pictures. I love both!
Thanks for sharing!
Beth
On Oct 04, 2012 at 2:14 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:I know! Those “magatama” (actually they are a fringe bead) beads are so darn cute. You paired them beautifully with the red creek jasper.
But I have to know how you did that pendant! Did it come pre-made or did you (as I suspect) make it?
On Oct 04, 2012 at 5:04 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love your design and the color combination is excellent! Love all of the colors and patterns in Red Creek jasper. It is definitely a versatile stone.
On Oct 04, 2012 at 5:33 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I knew at first glance you made this awesomely, gorgeous piece, Becca!
SOOOOoooooo COOL!
On Oct 04, 2012 at 5:36 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:By the way, you set that nice, hunk of Red Creek jasper in the copper, didn’t you!?
On Oct 04, 2012 at 6:30 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Beautiful design!
On Oct 04, 2012 at 6:38 pm #
Becca W says:Hi all, and thanks so much! I did set the stone, (it’s actually a bead) in the pendant. I did a similar piece last year for the same show, that was the first to sell, so I’m hoping this one does as well.
On Oct 04, 2012 at 7:08 pm #
PPR says:OMG too, I love these colors as I wear so much jasper. I also have fun with the Magatama. Great design!
On Oct 04, 2012 at 7:56 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful! My colors
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On Oct 04, 2012 at 8:31 pm #
Asia says:Absolutely gorgeous, love how you set the stone
On Oct 04, 2012 at 10:57 pm #
Elis Mom says:Oh WOW! This is fabulous!
On Oct 04, 2012 at 11:58 pm #
CAS says:A triple ooohhhh … aaaaahhhhh piece!! Utterly gorgeous as always. And aren’t the Magatama beads so cute and fun to play with.
On Oct 05, 2012 at 10:35 am #
Retro By Design says:Can I ask how you secured the stone in the pendent? What type of adhesive is the best? Kind of New to this part of design…thanks for any help. Love, love, love Lima Beads for letting us share designs and help eachother.
On Oct 05, 2012 at 10:57 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Becca, I’d love to know how you attached it too.
(Still haven’t made my salt etching machine…. I’m such a procrastinator!)
On Oct 05, 2012 at 3:00 pm #
Miannda says:Love the color combination! Beautiful!
On Oct 05, 2012 at 11:58 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful! Great colors!!
On Oct 10, 2012 at 7:32 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!