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on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read »
About this design:
I found this very beautiful focal which is designed with polymer clay.
Wow !!! I thought that this would be ideal for creating a bracelet. I have purchased from Lima the Czech designer Picasso beads which I knew would go perfect with copper. It worked !!!
Components:
Polymer clay designer bead about 20mm in size. I used the Czech designer Picasso beads if memory serves me...8mm in the patina / copper bought here at Lima beads. I used 8mm Czech fire-polished turqoise 8mm beads. I accented with antiqued copper spacers. Tierra Cast brand copper toggle / clasp. The bracelet looks antqued with the contemporary focal. Very nice I have to admit !!! Oh, the very last two beads on both sides are cathedral copper color beads. The photos show yellow.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 8:02 pm #
NY Bella says:Nicely done!! The focal is beautiful!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 8:47 pm #
Elis Mom says:Pretty!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 10:08 pm #
JenniferLynn says:This my favorite one, you are a talented designer. Keep up the great designs, I look forward to seeing more of your great works!
On Feb 06, 2013 at 10:54 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Everything came together beautifully on this bracelet for you! Nicely done!
On Feb 07, 2013 at 10:33 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Yes, it’s a beauty!
On Feb 07, 2013 at 11:16 am #
Deb Harding says:Your focal bead is lovely, good find. Your choices compliment it well.
On Feb 07, 2013 at 8:40 pm #
Asia says:Love the focal and the colors
On Feb 08, 2013 at 8:08 pm #
Little Round Chick says:That focal is excitement personified!!! Great design. Love, love, love it!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 5:41 am #
Meredith B says:The focal is amazing + the choice of beads. They come together beautifully
On Feb 10, 2013 at 6:25 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very very nice design