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on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
on “My seashore stack bracelets”:“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“I really like the effect
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“Not only did you save money, but you made something that is so close too your…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read » - on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“Fun earrings
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
on “Peridot Pleasure”:“This beautiful Julia as always!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “More the Merrier Re-design”:
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“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
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- on “All Wired Up”:
“Fabulous!…” read »
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- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
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“Gorgeous!==i…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Sparkle Shine”:
“Beautiful necklace Coral!…” read »
- on “Maroon Sun”:
“Thank you Old Beaded Lady!!…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Very pretty...perfect pairing of colors and materials!…” read »
In the Woods
About this design:
Reminiscent of raindrops hanging on to the dark branches of winter trees.
Components:
Four strands of brown waxed linen thread passed through the loop of a toggle, and knotted with 8/0 silver charlottes. Three beads caught up in each knot. Takes time but costs little.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:37 am #
Deb Harding says:This is simply adorable…I love it.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:40 am #
Lois D says:Helen, I love your design! It is a perfect portrayal, exactly what I see around me at this time of year. Speaks volumes in it a quiet way. Love using waxed linen in bracelets and this one is beauiful!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 10:10 am #
CAS says:Helen, did I see your bracelet featured on a rival bead site??? It’s lovely … so fresh and clean.
I’m sure the directions would be appreciated.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:03 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh, so sweet and earthy!
Love it!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:12 am #
TsMom says:Love this wonderful bracelet.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:14 am #
Laud says:I love nature-inspired jewelry. To me, this looks like the first flowers of spring before leaves have sprouted on shrubs or trees. Sooo pretty. (If you did one with yellow beads, you’d have forsythia branches.) Wonderful job.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:41 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Beautiful use of simple component. Forsythia- great idea for a variation… I could also see ‘redbud’…
On Jan 08, 2013 at 3:02 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:ooohhh so lovely
On Jan 08, 2013 at 4:18 pm #
Janet Miriam says:I lve this bracelet. I have made a similar one, but had the hardest time finishing off the ends. I can’t quite make out what you did…did you tie knots onto the clasp?
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:19 pm #
Asia says:Oh, I love this
On Jan 09, 2013 at 10:44 am #
NY Bella says:Me, too! I would love to try this!!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:40 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Gorgeous! I’ve seen this done with pearls, too, but good luck with a pearl hole!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 5:02 pm #
Little Round Chick says:It may cost little but sure looks like a million and your description of the design is perfect.
On Jan 09, 2013 at 8:59 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Beautiful and precious, wish I could see it closer!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 9:00 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Reminds me of cherry blossoms!!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 2:52 pm #
Peggy3 says:@ puppychick labratbecky
I would love this with pearls too. they do make large hole pearls. (swarovski) @ 1.5 mm. but that may be too big if using irish waxed linen.
On Jan 10, 2013 at 3:20 pm #
beadinggma says:Love this bracelet. It inspired me to try the technique. I call mine “Apple Blossoms”. I used pink, and lime green seed beads, Czech leaves, purple Irish waxed linen cord, with Limabeads free toggle clasp.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Char beadinggma
On Jan 11, 2013 at 8:28 pm #
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz says:I am just about to sit down and make this one. Saw the tutorial and thought is was so pretty. Lisa