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I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
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…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
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Polymer Pod necklace
About this design:
18 inches
This fun and colorful necklace is made from hand sculpted and painted beads, all made by myself. Like all of my hand painted beads, they have been sealed with three coats of a durable, high quality varnish that will not yellow or become sticky over time. It closes with a button toggle clasp made with bronze-toned seed beads, which are also used as spacers throughout the necklace. It is all strung on waxed cotton cord.
Components:
polymer, paint, varnish, seed_beads, waxed_cotton_cordAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 18, 2009 at 4:54 pm #
Inspired2Create says:You are busy with this jewelry making thing aren’t you?! You do great work.. If you do not sell on Etsy or anywhere, you should!
On Jun 18, 2009 at 11:05 pm #
LoriEllen says:I do sell on etsy right here: http://tabmade.etsy.com And thanks! I’m busy ’cause it’s all I do right now, haha. :9
On Jun 19, 2009 at 6:08 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:You are so wonderfully creative, I love your polymer beads! Thanks for posting your etsy shop address!
On Jun 21, 2009 at 6:39 pm #
W Reid says:Thank you for adding your Etsy shop address.
On Jun 23, 2009 at 1:02 am #
LoriEllen says:Thanks and you are welcome! It is also posted in my profile, but I think it’s easy to miss there.
On Jun 23, 2009 at 5:51 pm #
moarkgal says:I like your polymer beads – very original. I’ll check out your Etsy! shop
On Jul 23, 2009 at 12:02 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Wonderful necklace, Tab!