The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Sonya earrings”:“I agree with you both, I thought the same after I'd looked at them again!…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great job, I admire all the hard work it took.…” read »
on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thanks Becky. No it came out as is the first time.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read »
Bohemian BIG BALL
About this design:
It was a crazy challenge.
Components:
Big brass ball, brass bead caps,yellow opal 20 mm, my own copper clasp, sari silk and the trusty liver of sulfur.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:43 pm #
Julie Shane says:Really? Now you’re just rubbing salt in the wound. We’re all in pain looking at our designs compared to yours. You ARE the champ already…
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:54 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Very nice, earthy design!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 7:10 pm #
Deb Harding says:OMG! That is such a hot necklace. I would so wear that. Now I’m wanting a big ball! Seriously this looks similiar to the jewelry I see on the Slashknots etsy store and I drool for her stuff. Good job!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 7:29 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhh I so in love with this one!
Asia the fun thing, I was looking at those opal beads to my project but the bronzite I got discont on (if I remember right). Now I have bought these opals too when I had my last POD.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:08 pm #
Julie Shane says:I’m coming back already for another look. Such simplicity. Amazing.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:14 pm #
NY Bella says:I love this, Asia! Fab design!!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:14 pm #
Asia says:Frida, I got that opal for next to nothing in the BGBM, nobody wanted it probably due to size, but the beads are gorgeous.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:38 pm #
Elis Mom says:Beautiful!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 9:24 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Gorgeous design, Asia! I love how you used the silk and the asymmetrical placement of the big ball.
On Dec 12, 2012 at 9:26 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh My Gosh! Asia, this is simply awesome!!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 10:19 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:This is superb! I have been kicking myself for not buying that opal when it hits POD since I have been drooling over it for months!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 10:24 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Asia, I can see your studiousness in everything you have posted!!
I am coming to Alberta for my next procedure! You must be fantastic in your profession!!!!!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 12:05 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Stunning! Love he big ball!! The design is really great,I too would so wear this!!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 12:10 pm #
Gems and Stuff Jewelry says:OMG-you ladies are coming up with some really nice pieces.
On Dec 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm #
Laud says:The BB has found its true home. Great job!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 1:19 pm #
Valley Girl says:What a great design! Love it.
On Dec 12, 2012 at 4:00 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Very yummy use of BB!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 5:47 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 7:12 pm #
Asia says:Thank you so much girls
On Dec 12, 2012 at 9:17 pm #
franny says:simply stunning,Asia!…i love this style of necklace & wear it often; & the opals have been in (&out) of my basket frequently, too…superb choice!
On Dec 13, 2012 at 7:30 am #
Asia says:Becky, you really are making me blush, but thanks for the confidence
On Dec 13, 2012 at 8:50 am #
Deb Harding says:I’m back looking at your necklace. I just love its style and simplicity so much. I hope you don’t mind that I am thinking about adapting it to beads I have. I have the some aqua shell pearls and a smaller filigree ball in my stash. If it turns out good I will post photos. And try to get them right side up..lol.
On Dec 13, 2012 at 7:24 pm #
Asia says:Deb, you are more then welcome, it is a popular style
On Dec 13, 2012 at 11:35 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Seems I’m commenting backwards… newest post to older posts…how many of these big balls did you get? Well the good thing is you are not running out of ways to use them….all your designs are really wonderful!
On Dec 14, 2012 at 4:50 pm #
Kate says:I love this one, too, Asia!!!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm #
Asia says:Thank you everyone for the comments