The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Sonya earrings”:“I agree with you both, I thought the same after I'd looked at them again!…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great job, I admire all the hard work it took.…” read »
on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thanks Becky. No it came out as is the first time.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read »
Mint Condition
About this design:
I did this piece after seeing it in a magazine and altered the charms on it. It was one of my first huge wirewrapped pieces I made.
Components:
swarovski crystals, sterling clasp and wire, sterling plus sign charmsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 5:25 am #
Leigh D says:Oh the beaded link – I love this look but it definately takes time and patience. My fingers always end up tired after doing link after link after link! This is lovely.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 5:28 am #
jessbell says:Thank you, Leigh D. I remember when I made this it took a total of about 7 hours to put together (I did it over 2 days). Definitely a finger/wrist workout!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 4:49 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Wow, what a beautiful necklace, Jessbell! Your wire work is amazing!!! Love this color combo — reminds me of mint chocolate chip ice cream!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 4:49 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Oops — forgot to ask where you found those cute charms!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 4:56 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Wow! I attempted the wire wrap technique on my first rosary. It is hard! You did a great job. I would like to try it again; you inspire me!
On Nov 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm #
jessbell says:You are all so very kind and wonderful! I do enjoy wire wrapping. Sometimes it is almost like a trance while I’m doing it. I believe I got the charms and most of the supplies from this on http://www.artbeads.com website. I would think they should still have those charms, but I did make this over a year ago.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 8:45 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Oldie but goodie jessbell!!! Love mint..color…flavor…anything mint!