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Copper Hues
About this design:
I got the Humblebeads focal because it is very much out of my normal color comfort zone - wanted to challenge myself. I agonized over the bead choices to pull the colors from the pendant. For someone who does not work with oranges I am pretty pleased
Components:
Humblebeads focal, Carnelian, faceted orange jade rondelles, czech glass, smoky quartz rondelles, and hand antiqued copper wire and claspAdditional Images:
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On Oct 18, 2012 at 4:34 pm #
Valley Girl says:I love the colors in this… This is something I would definitely wear!
On Oct 18, 2012 at 5:27 pm #
PPR says:I also like the colors in your pick. Great design.
On Oct 18, 2012 at 11:14 pm #
Nancy Mc says:I think it’s a fabulous design. I love your choice of beads.Do I see carved Carnelian? I love carved beads!! Orange is a very personal choice,isn’t it? People either love it,or the dont.
I’m a huuuuge fan of orange.You’ve balanced it out nicely,with the metal,and the smoky quartz.
On Oct 19, 2012 at 7:27 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Well Leigh, I’ve just put all three of your latest postings in my Favs!
On this particular piece, I must agree with you about orange. I always have trouble with it myself, so I understand.
You done GOOD girl! I’d wear this in a heart beat!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 8:20 am #
Leigh D says:Nancy – YES – There are carved carnelian beads in there – I am a sucker for any and all carved beads myself and unearthed these from my stash!
On Oct 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:LOvely!
On Oct 23, 2012 at 3:41 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:This is gorgeous!