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on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
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Fire & Fossil
About this design:
These awesome red fossil coral beads from LB found their match on my work table in these fiery agate beads. Red hot! :)
Components:
Red Fossil Coral, Fire Agate, Goldstone and brass components.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 25, 2009 at 12:54 pm #
K H says:PRETTY – I love the soft shade of red!!!
On Oct 25, 2009 at 2:20 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:This is beautiful…love the red fossil coral with the brass!!
On Oct 25, 2009 at 2:48 pm #
therainmaker says:Another one of your great designs going into my favs!
On Oct 25, 2009 at 2:59 pm #
Dora H says:wow this is beautiful, love the brass filigree…
On Oct 25, 2009 at 4:40 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Gorgeous necklace. Love those hot colors.
On Oct 25, 2009 at 7:37 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful necklace.Art Deco in a way.
On Oct 26, 2009 at 12:17 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Beautiful necklace, Johanne! I love the brass with these colors!
On Oct 26, 2009 at 11:55 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Beautiful
On Oct 27, 2009 at 11:14 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Really pretty!!!
On Oct 28, 2009 at 12:17 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Love this, Johanne! Great design, and love how you set off the pendant with the brass! The fossil coral looks wonderful with the fire agate!
On Oct 28, 2009 at 10:01 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thank you
On Oct 30, 2009 at 11:06 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:I just love EVERYTHING about this piece!!