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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
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“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.
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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”:
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
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- 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 »
Garry's Necklace
About this design:
My funny hunny is venturing into beading, and these are his first creations.
Components:
Onyx rectangles, red and blue Goldstone, white and blue howlite, Hematite, silver spacers, brass spacers, green onxy, silvertone lobster clasps.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 2:14 pm #
Crazy Beader says:He’s clearly a brave soul with a good eye for design ! What fun to have a beading buddy – - -
On Mar 17, 2013 at 6:38 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I’m going to keep showing these to my hubby, too. He is intrigued that Garry started making these!
I think Garry’s color sense is pretty darn good for a guy. 
Now YOU get to tell HIM “you can do so much more that string beads.” 
!!!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 6:58 pm #
Asia says:Garry did learn from the best, hoping to see more
On Mar 17, 2013 at 7:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:I think these are really cool! I like the hint of masculine in them
On Mar 17, 2013 at 7:14 pm #
Elis Mom says:He’ll be thrilled to hear! Thanks for the comments, Chickies!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 8:57 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:These are great! The blue and red one is my fav.
On Mar 17, 2013 at 9:40 pm #
SquirrelGirl says:I really like these, totally my style! Bravo!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 8:14 am #
Deb Harding says:I would never have thought these were someone’s first projects at all! Classic designs that will work so well with a simple tee.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 11:19 am #
Ed C says:Glad to know there is another male out there in the beading world. Both of these with there colors and striking pattern are really eye catchers .
On Mar 18, 2013 at 8:12 pm #
NY Bella says:Great pieces!!
On Apr 05, 2013 at 3:44 pm #
michellehudson says:Great pieces Gary. I always have difficulty with square beads, let alone cubed beads and you put them together brilliantly. Nice combination of colors too.