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- on “Beachey Bling”:
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- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
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on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
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- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
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- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
…” read » - 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 »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“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 »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“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 »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- 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 »
Square Tubes
About this design:
I think the first time I saw square tube beads I fell in love with them. They have such lovely proportions and come in so many different stones. The first necklaces I made were with tiger's eye and lapis. Since then I've found turquoise, snow flake obsidian, B.C. jade, sodalite and red agate.
The tubes measure approx 4mm X 4mm X 13 mm.
Components:
turquoise, snow flake obsidian, black onyx, silver plate spacers, sterling trigger clasps and jump ringsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 02, 2012 at 5:07 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Simple beauties
On Dec 02, 2012 at 7:16 pm #
Asia says:They are fantastic
On Dec 02, 2012 at 7:26 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Sometimes simple designs are the most striking. These are beautiful! I love square tubes, too. My favs are unakite and jaspers.
On Dec 02, 2012 at 8:37 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Simple designed jewelry is what I go for most often. Very nice.
On Dec 02, 2012 at 8:52 pm #
Batticat says:I love silver and natural stones. Your necklaces’ clean lines really emphasize the stones colors and patterns. The obsidian one reminds me of ancient jewelry I’ve seen in museums.
On Dec 02, 2012 at 11:36 pm #
Elis Mom says:Very nice!
On Dec 02, 2012 at 11:41 pm #
NY Bella says:Nicely done!
On Dec 03, 2012 at 12:12 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I also love square tubes, Nancy — so many possibilities for using them!
These designs are so lovely! 
On Dec 03, 2012 at 1:03 am #
franny says:very nice!…the simplicity shows off the stone…the jump rings are are great idea…quite elegant!
On Dec 03, 2012 at 9:54 am #
Crazy Beader says:Love the stones and also how you have used them – - agree with everyone else that simple designs let the stones sing.
On Dec 03, 2012 at 12:31 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Thanks for the nice compliments everyone. It is nice to know that there are other beaders that like the square tubes as much as I do. I have a couple more strings of them to play with so be prepared….
On Dec 03, 2012 at 8:41 pm #
Bettys Beads says:I too like the square tube beads. I have used the snowflake obsidian with round red coral and silver spacers in between. Very striking.
On Dec 04, 2012 at 9:13 am #
Valley Girl says:I think what makes this style so inviting is that you can dress it up or down. Wear it in summer with a little tank top and shorts, or a warm sweater, or a party dress. Excellent work!
On Dec 04, 2012 at 7:13 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I agree with everything!! Excellent work! Love gemstones and this shape is superb!