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on “A Green Cuff”:“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Close....Ottawa! lol! Lucky you living in the city with some of the best bead stores…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“This is stunning.....love the blue lace agate!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I love this Deb! It's so delicate-- and even if the leaf is only 1"...the…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Yes, I agree with Deb, they are lovely in the photo.wish I could see them in…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“So pretty! This is one of my favs!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You must live in Montreal!! LOL!! And freaking cold too darn!!
Same here! …” read »- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Well if they are even prettier than the photos then they must be drop dead gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
- on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:
“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
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 »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- 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 »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
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“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Etrizomp ni Kelted ( the Celtic tribes are gathering )
About this design:
I have been one very busy bee today! I was listening to a band called Omnia,which do a lot of tribal, Celtic, pagan songs and as some of you will know, I am very much into my Celtic heritage, and most of my work contains some sort of spiral work! I was listening to a tribal war song when I made this, and picked up my hammer ( not in a violent way of course! ) and started swirling and hammering metal. I thought of the blue war paint 'woad' that the Celt's would wear in battle, so picked out some blue turquoise howlite and Chinese turquoise. Once the bracelet was complete, it just kept coming! I needed a necklace...then I needed earrings!
Components:
Large oval Turquoise dyed howlite stones 16 gauge silver wire Chinese turquoise chips silver jump rings 20 gauge silver wire antique silver lobster claspsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 5:32 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great Design.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 6:55 pm #
Julie Shane says:Kerry, I’m in love with all of this! I like the mixture of large and small stones. I have just learned wirewrapping and spirals and links…
You’ve inspired me to try something creative this weekend.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:01 pm #
Deb Harding says:This is a fantastic set. Great design and you do excellent work.
I went to your website. Looks pretty good! Impressive photography for your pieces.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:18 pm #
JC Hamm says:Stunning.I love them!!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:25 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Gorgeous!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 8:45 pm #
NY Bella says:What a gorgeous set!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 9:17 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Wow! You are extremely talented. That set is beautiful! Love it!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 11:52 pm #
Peggy3 says:Beautiful
On Feb 01, 2013 at 1:29 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Your wonderful wirework really shines in these pieces!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 4:12 pm #
Retro By Design says:Very impressive & beautiful!!!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 4:39 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Awesome
On Feb 03, 2013 at 12:22 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:excellent work!
On Mar 29, 2013 at 4:36 pm #
Nafri aka Nanci says:This very cool set would inspiral anyone! I find spirals truly a-maze-ing and love all Celtic shapes and designs. Rock on and lift a kilt for me!!!