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Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »

N Taylor on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
Marysu B on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
Elis Mom on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
Deb Harding on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
Deb Harding on “Bluebells”:“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
Deb Harding on “first”:“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
Michelle on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »

franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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About this design:
Bought these neat dichroic glass beads from an artist, and loved how they went with copper. I didn't want the earring to be too busy... just showcase the bead. Embossed copper wire, sealed to maintain the shine. Simple, lightweight... just my style!
Components:
Copper and Dichroic glass beadRead the comments (or add your own)
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On May 25, 2013 at 1:25 pm
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On Dec 15, 2012 at 9:39 am #
Valley Girl says:Love this look. Simple and sweet. Nice job
On Dec 15, 2012 at 11:55 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very freakin’ cool!! Perfect way to showcase the glass!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 12:27 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Love the shape of these and the unique way the bead is attached to the copper component. Sweet!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 12:30 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Very very cool. The hoop is great to showcase the bead!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 1:59 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Excellent design and a perfect show case for the fabulous beads. Love it!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 4:34 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Yes exellent! I love them
On Dec 15, 2012 at 9:51 pm #
Asia says:Simple and gorgeous
On Dec 16, 2012 at 7:27 pm #
Miannda says:Love how simple these are. Beautiful!