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on “Prince Moai”:“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“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.
…” read »
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”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- 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 »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
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About this design:
To show you I use different colours too next to turquoise and purple here is a red one. This sponge coral necklace with a silver snails shell as the focus bead turned out to be a real eyecatcher.
Comes with a bracelet.
Components:
12 mm sponge coral beads, Thais silver snail shell.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 05, 2009 at 1:17 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:WOW, this is my kind of necklace! I love this one! The nice beads and the nice simplicity is just wonderful!
On Nov 05, 2009 at 2:13 pm #
Froggy Chick aka Wendy F says:Cool necklace! Love those sponge coral beads!
On Nov 05, 2009 at 2:17 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Love it!
On Nov 05, 2009 at 3:19 pm #
Dora H says:I have seen this type of coral at our local beading store, it is very pretty and different…GREAT job
On Nov 05, 2009 at 3:25 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Pretty coral with lots of texture and color variation! Fabulous design witht the silver!
On Nov 05, 2009 at 4:33 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:LOVE THIS!!!
On Nov 05, 2009 at 5:15 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Great necklace! I have some of these sponge coral, but they are not consistently shaped, and it is difficult to match enough to make a necklace. You did a fantastic job, but how many strands did you have to buy to get this many nicely shaped ones?
On Nov 05, 2009 at 5:41 pm #
Dutchy Madelon says:Hallo Lynda, only 2!!!! I bought 2 strands for the necklace and the bracelet and I could use all the beads.
I have another set with beads of 14mm. same story!!
I have not met your problem so far.
On Nov 05, 2009 at 6:18 pm #
Reet says:Cool design!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 12:24 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Love the sponge coral and the simplicity of this design! Beautiful work!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 1:47 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Striking and different! Very nice!!!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 2:18 pm #
Gunilla B says:The coral beads are very delicious! Lovely!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 2:41 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Stunning! I absolutely love this!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 6:15 pm #
Brenda H says:Gorgeous set! Love the Thai silver!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 6:57 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Hot, hot color! Love the coral and silver.
On Nov 07, 2009 at 9:47 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I love the simplicity of this! The beads and the silver highlight each other quite well!
striking!
On Jan 03, 2010 at 3:46 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I agree with all the other comments. This is a wonderful piece. A real statement maker. The sponge coral is so very pretty and bright and the shell focal is just right. I love it.