The Design Gallery
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Chatter
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 »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“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 »
- 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 »
Requiem for Angels
About this design:
This bracelet was made in honor of the sweet, innocent children who were killed in Newtown, Connecticut in December 2012. I love the soft but modern colors and the Mother Goddess faces in this piece. Mother Goddess enfolds the children in her serenity.
Components:
Mother of Pearl, abalone, crystal, Czech pressed and table-cut glass, aventurine, silver link chain, Tibetan silver, Bali-style clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 1:32 am #
Peggy3 says:Beautiful. Love everything about it.
On Jan 27, 2013 at 5:58 am #
Need4Beadz says:Lovely tribute!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 9:22 am #
Deb Harding says:A touching tribute….
On Jan 27, 2013 at 10:03 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Beautiful, beautiful bracelet and thoughts behind it! Thanks for sharing your soul.
On Jan 27, 2013 at 11:08 am #
Julie Shane says:Beautiful colors. I like the mixture of sizes and textures. And of course, a wonderful message of hope.
On Jan 27, 2013 at 11:22 am #
JenniferLynn says:What a beautiful sentiment and a beautiful bracelet!!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 3:16 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Your bracelet speaks volumes beautifully!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 5:51 pm #
Tashinka Beading Heart says:Thank you, all – so glad you like it!
On Jan 28, 2013 at 7:25 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very lovely tribute
On Feb 16, 2013 at 11:21 am #
L Keesey says:I loved it! Can you please let me know where you bought the goddess mother faces??? Thank you!
On Mar 26, 2013 at 11:35 pm #
Tashinka Beading Heart says:I bought the goddess faces at JoAnne’s! But they were a close-out. I have since seen them elsewhere, but don’t know where, atm. I’ll try to find them.