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on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
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”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
Beach Stones
About this design:
Lovely beach stones from Cape Cod - will do the same for Alaskan River stones just received!
Components:
Unaltered , natural beach stones from Cape Cod MA ,wire , Swarovski crystal on leather cordsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 7:43 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very very cool!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 8:19 pm #
Gems and Stuff Jewelry says:Hi,
Your necklaces are very awesome. They are going to be the next “Pet Rocks”.
Cheryl
On Jan 24, 2013 at 10:32 pm #
D Grace says:BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 5:43 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Thanks so much! I traded with a gal in Alaska, I sent her stones from Cape Cod and she sent me these really cool stones from a big river near her in Wasilla! Love to barter!!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 7:48 am #
Deb Harding says:Cool!! What other things do you wire wrap besides beach glass and stones…and I mean as in natural materials? The reason I ask is I used to collect these broken shell pieces that looked like small chunks of pitted white marble. I made them into earrings, necklaces and pins. If I can find one.in my boxes of stuff still in the attic I will upload a photo here to.see.if you would be imterested in them.
On Jan 25, 2013 at 8:41 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Love your wire-wrapping. I too do wirewrapped natural stones that I find when out trailrunning or just hiking with my husky. I also pick up stones from our local rivers/streams. I’m attaching pix of stones from my immediate area (wire-wrapped for our annual city celebration’s art/craft show). The close-up shows a local stone adorned with Utah Variscite chips.
On Jan 25, 2013 at 10:54 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Science chick, those are really cool, too. I like the pet rock necklace idea….
On Jan 25, 2013 at 12:06 pm #
NY Bella says:Great idea! Fab pieces!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 12:41 pm #
Fresh Baked says:I love the way you’ve wrapped and embellished these stones!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 1:44 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Thanks all!!!
Deb, I pretty much wire wrap the stones and sea glass would be interested in shells ,would trade….
Gayle,
I love your wrapping as well. I would be happy to trade some Cape Cod beach stones for some Utah stones. I ws in Park City once, love it!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 4:40 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Susan,
I’d enjoy trading. I’ll look through my current stash and see what’s available–I’ve got both Northern and Southern UT stones. Let’s make contact.
On Jan 25, 2013 at 4:55 pm #
beadlady of dallas says:That is just too cool! I want to learn wire wrapping, I am always excited to see new designs and learn new techniques!:)
On Jan 25, 2013 at 5:12 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Hey Gayle – I will send you a message now
Beadlady sorry do not have your first name! Thanks!! I took a class ay my LBS- technique for undrilled stones is called Caged Cabochon- I am sure you can find a tutorial on line!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 5:30 pm #
Deb Harding says:Susan these shells don’t look like shells…that’s why I was always attracted to them. They have been tumbled to the point that they are kind of like white pitted rocks. I have to find them though…attic stuff…messy.
On Jan 25, 2013 at 5:42 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Cool, love to see a pic if you find them
On Jan 25, 2013 at 6:43 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:These are so much fun! Great designs both of you
On Jan 25, 2013 at 6:45 pm #
Julie Shane says:Awesome Sue! Your wirewrap is so pretty, but I love the simplicity of the drilled hole and simple dangles.
I can’t wait to see the Alaska stones. I lived in Alaska as a child and have such fond memories of snow and skiing and sleds!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 8:21 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Thanks Frida! Where in Alaska,Julie? The stones I have are from a river near Wasilla.
On Jan 25, 2013 at 8:35 pm #
Julie Shane says:My dad was Air force and stationed at Anchorage Air Firce Base. I was 3rd, 4th, 5th grade so I don’t have really detailed memories. I would love to go back and experience it as an adult! Dreaming of a cruise up the panhandle from US through Canada to Alaska! WOW!!!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 8:38 pm #
Julie Shane says:Just did a quick Google. Wasilla is in/near Anchorage area. Wow! My memories of the area are not detailed enough to know…
On Jan 26, 2013 at 8:40 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Small world! The gal from Alaska has a shop on Etsy I got some sea glass from her too!!