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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
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on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
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“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
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“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
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…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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Stormy Day Bracelet
About this design:
I puchased the boro bead at a fresh market, and didn't know what to do with it. This is what I came up with.
Components:
Boro bead, smokey quartz, pyrite, shell pearls, freshwater pearls, brass beads, amazonite rounds, copper toggle.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 19, 2012 at 8:31 pm #
Julie Shane says:Love the blues. Also the contrast in sizes and textures. So many intersting beads to look at…
On Nov 20, 2012 at 12:07 am #
Blooming Ideas says:A lovely bracelet! You came up with a lovely design. Terrific photo too!
On Nov 20, 2012 at 7:42 am #
Asia says:Love this one Susie, the colors are beautiful
On Nov 20, 2012 at 8:46 am #
Crazy Beader says:Great colors, great design – - perfect setting for your boro bead !
On Nov 20, 2012 at 8:57 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Lovely colors! You have a great eye!
On Nov 20, 2012 at 9:27 am #
NY Bella says:What gorgeous colors! Fab piece!
On Nov 21, 2012 at 10:01 am #
Elaine says:I like the colors too. Pretty and elegant bracelet.
On Nov 22, 2012 at 3:07 am #
Nancy Mc says:All my fav colors.You really have a way with bead caps as well. I never have the right sizes.
The brass looks lovely with the blue shell pearls.
On Nov 22, 2012 at 10:06 am #
Elis Mom says:Thanks, Nancy! I try to buy as many bead caps as possible. If I find that one doesn’t fit, I flatten it with the handle end of my pliers. That’s what I did with the caps around the boro bead!
On Nov 23, 2012 at 7:55 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Dec 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm #
Deb Harding says:WOW….Susie this bracelet is lovely. I love your focal bead.
Nice to hear someone else is slamming components around to fit where they want…lol.
On Dec 20, 2012 at 4:58 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful colors and the boro bead makes the design more “cocky”
On Dec 20, 2012 at 8:10 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thanks Deb. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do!
Frida, you are a hoot! I guess I could say the “cockier the better!”