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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 »
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“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 »
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“LOVE IT!!…” read »
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“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
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“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
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Oh,copper
About this design:
Even though I am a big fan of silver I have to admit that copper is better. It has more personality, carries some energy and is easy to work with.
Components:
Copper beads ,round wooden beads, SwarovskiAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 4:40 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:OOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo this is fabulous! I agree! Copper is a very cool material to work with. Love this!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 5:07 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Very pretty!!! Should the title be “Ode to Copper”?
On Nov 11, 2009 at 5:12 pm #
Libby S says:Very nice!
Libby S.
On Nov 11, 2009 at 5:26 pm #
Reet says:Exactly! This is the ode to copper.
On Nov 11, 2009 at 5:31 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty nice job!!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 5:36 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:On Nov 11, 2009 at 7:01 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:I am also a huge fan of silver, but this is an awesome job with copper!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 9:50 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Instant sunshine. Love it!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 8:29 am #
K H says:Did you fabricate the beads from copper wire? If so, I would love to know how you did it!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 8:33 am #
Atomic Toad says:Nice job! Great use of the copper wire beads.
On Nov 12, 2009 at 9:31 am #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Love it!!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 9:57 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, really cool piece, Reet!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 12:24 pm #
Reet says:K.H., I got these copper wire beads from LB years ago. I fell in love with these beads immediately but it took me one year to come to this design.
On Nov 12, 2009 at 1:55 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Very cool and unique piece, Reet! I always wondered how these wire beads would work in a design, and you’ve created a masterpiece with them! Well done!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 2:34 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I agree completely with Sue…this is a really awesome piece, Reet! Those copper wire beads are gorgeous!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 2:47 pm #
K H says:Reet – it was worth the wait!!!
I too buy beads that are beyond my capabilities and grow into them. 
On Nov 12, 2009 at 8:46 pm #
Lynn g says:Cool copper, and so easy to work with,neat design.
On Nov 13, 2009 at 9:04 pm #
Shanti P says:A unique. lovely design! Love copper!
On Nov 18, 2009 at 7:23 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Fabulous design for these fabulous copper “nest” beads! I’ve been wondering what to do with mine….
On Mar 09, 2010 at 9:28 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Love this design!! Pretty!! SLS