The Design Gallery
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Chatter
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 »
Modern Turquoise and Coral
About this design:
This was one of my "early" pieces I made when I was just starting to experiment with using button beads as a clasp. It sold in my eBay store to a company who later auctioned it off for charity.
Components:
Turquoise, Coral, Bali Flower Button, Glass seed beads, LeatherAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 1:35 am #
Yorkie chick aka CC says:Chanda, this is very pretty! Congrats on selling it.
On Oct 01, 2009 at 9:40 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Wow! Great design and pretty stones!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 10:04 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Love this. Turquoise and coral is such a classic, beautiful stone combo.
On Oct 01, 2009 at 10:04 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Love the turquoise and the coral together….and love the clasp too! Very nice design!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 10:37 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:One of my favorite combinations, red and turquoise and silver. This is gorgeous!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 2:18 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What an incredible and unique design. Are you going to be giving Lessons with Leather any time soon? Love it!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 2:45 pm #
Atomic Toad says:Fun fun piece. Very clever.
On Oct 01, 2009 at 3:18 pm #
Pam says:So very pretty!!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 6:09 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Chanda, what a beautiful design and color combo! I also love using buttons in my clasps. This clasp looks great!
Congrats on your sale!
On Oct 02, 2009 at 6:57 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Beautiful design!
On Oct 03, 2009 at 5:28 am #
Leigh D says:I love the desing, the use of color – amazing!
On Oct 03, 2009 at 5:28 am #
Leigh D says:I meant design – it is early and apparently I cannot spell