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Black Bat and Blood Crystals
About this design:
This necklace is for Halloween or any other days if you like. It is meant to be fun and it glows in the dark. I think it has no age.
Components:
rubber black bat, blood red crystal drops,glow in the dark paint and adjustable black chainAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 12:14 am #
JC Hamm says:This is great,so much fun.Well done!!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 2:27 am #
franny says:tres elegant,(Morticia)!…oooh, i like the way the blood drips when worn on the shoulder…
On Oct 19, 2012 at 6:10 am #
CAS says:Oooooooooo … aaaaarrrrgggghhhh (instead of my usual oooooohhhhh … aaaaaahhhhh in honor of the season) … STUNNING!!! The bat is wicked (pun intended) cool with his red eyes and blood drop wings. I especially love the little red crystal by the clasp … lovely touch.
On Oct 19, 2012 at 7:31 am #
Asia says:Very cool
On Oct 19, 2012 at 9:07 am #
Valley Girl says:This is so fantastic! Love it, love it, love it!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 9:50 am #
Kate says:glow in the dark, too?? How’s that… is there a new patina I don’t know about?!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 10:23 am #
KatsAllThat says:Wow…Vampira would be “dying” to wear this beautiful creation.
On Oct 19, 2012 at 11:34 am #
PPR says:Very cool for Halloween…..
On Oct 19, 2012 at 1:18 pm #
Cheryl Swartzleonard says:Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful words. This necklace is so fun to wear and to make.
Kate,
You can buy it at the craft stores. I think now there is even spray paint. I’ve had it for awhile.
On Oct 19, 2012 at 2:36 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Oh, where did you get that bat! Excellent design, all the way around, including the glow in the dark paint!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 6:01 pm #
Medieval Momma says:I love it!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 6:15 pm #
Cheryl Swartzleonard says:The bat is from CVS after Halloween sale a few years back. I love after holiday sales. I am always looking for a deal and things to make into jewelry.
Thanks again for all your kind words.
Cheryl
On Oct 19, 2012 at 10:09 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Too cool for school. Very unique idea..gotta love the red crystal blood.
On Oct 21, 2012 at 1:46 pm #
NY Bella says:Wow! This is so cool!! I love your bat necklace!!
On Oct 23, 2012 at 2:57 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Cool bat necklaces!
On Oct 28, 2012 at 12:52 am #
Little Round Chick says:Oh, what fun!!! And it glows in the dark too! What more could one ask for in a bat dripping blood.
(That sounds rather gruesome.)
On Nov 25, 2012 at 3:28 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Love how he nestles on your neck, poised for a bite… too cute!