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on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
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“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
- on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:
“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
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“Thanks you!....…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
Leather Bracelets
About this design:
All of these bracelets were made from scraps of very small leather which came from a couple of necklaces I made years ago. (Which looked bad bad bad haha) I had various toggles, connectors, scraps of chain, silver tone beads, silver tone wire, I think fresh water pearls, & aventurine. All stuff from my 10 year old attic stash which I finally unpacked in August.
I was just basically playing around trying new ideas. It had been a long time since I had made anything.
Components:
Small diameter leather scraps. 2 kinds of chain pieces. Silver colored wire. 12 Silver colored metal beads. 2 Silver colored oval connectors. 3 Silver colored toggle clasps. 4 large & 3 small jump rings. 8 fresh water pearls(?). 12 aventurine nuggets.Additional Images:
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On Dec 13, 2012 at 12:13 pm #
Deb Harding says:My photos are right side up!!!!! THANK YOU FRIDA!!! I did what you said and took.them wrong!!! Whoo Hoo!
On Dec 13, 2012 at 1:46 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:LOL Hhaha
You welcome!
Great work on these, especially when working with leftovers.
On Dec 13, 2012 at 2:03 pm #
Deb Harding says:Don’t want to.waste anything and its good dor practice stuff.
Thanks again for.the tip and the compliment.
On Dec 13, 2012 at 3:51 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love scraps and left overs! Great use of the materials. Love ‘em!
On Dec 13, 2012 at 4:15 pm #
NY Bella says:Great job! Now, let’s hope for a real job for you! Fingeres crossed!!
On Dec 13, 2012 at 4:16 pm #
NY Bella says:Deb, another type-o- “fingers” not fingeres! Sorry!!
On Dec 13, 2012 at 4:54 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thank you.
LOL Maria about the typos. I have sooooo many because of tiny phone keyboard.
On Dec 13, 2012 at 7:15 pm #
Asia says:Great job on using leftovers, Deb
On Dec 14, 2012 at 6:49 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Cool pieces!! Love it when scraps can be so useful and turn out so well!!!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 8:02 am #
Deb Harding says:Thank you Asia and Becky. I just couldn’t see perfectly good leather pieces going in the trash. I hate waste.