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franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
About this design:
I have a bracelet design in the gallery already which has mostly magnesite beads in it , so this is a reverse design of the first!
I love the mystic blue beads from Lima Beads!!
Components:
Blue mystic feldspar, Magnesite, brass clasp & findingsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 25, 2013 at 5:48 am
YOU say:


On Jan 04, 2010 at 3:17 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:I love those to and this is wonderful….
On Jan 04, 2010 at 3:54 pm #
Linda Talbott says:I put this one in my faves. The pairing of the feldspar with the magnesite is wonderful, and the copper clasp is a beautiful addition.
On Jan 04, 2010 at 4:05 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a fabulous color combo! Love your design!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 4:44 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh! Oh! Oh! Love it!!!
What a cool way to use Mystic Feldspath!!
And I gotta’ know, where can I find those brass bead caps and clasp?!!!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 5:27 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:I LUV THIS, and I def have to buy some of that Mystic Feldspath! Gorgeous mix with brass!!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 6:23 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:I love this bracelet. The one chunk of magnesite absolutely makes it… and the brass beadcaps tie in the veining and the clasp. Great job!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 6:24 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Wow, yeah, this is super cool!!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 7:00 pm #
trinkets says:Thanks so much everyone!!
Mary S: I don’t remember at the moment, but I believe I got them from 1 of 2 possible suppliers ~
I’ll check & let you know.
Mystic blue feldspath looks great with any warm tone metal.
I love it!!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 10:54 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Gorgeous! And I’m crazy about those fabulous bead caps, too!!!!
On Jan 04, 2010 at 11:34 pm #
Lady of Beads says:I put this into my faves. The clasp is perfect for this bracelet.
On Jan 04, 2010 at 11:42 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Wow! Ditto to all of the above comments.
On Jan 05, 2010 at 1:43 am #
Gunilla B says:Love the leafy look, very pretty!
On Jan 05, 2010 at 1:14 pm #
Lynn g says:Very pretty….
On Jan 05, 2010 at 1:16 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:So love the one white stone, and I adore the blue ones, and omg! Love the clasp…Very cool! =)
On Mar 01, 2010 at 11:18 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Beautiful congrats on being in the top 15 designs of the month. I love this it is so pretty with the fieldspath
On Mar 02, 2010 at 5:48 pm #
Mirjam E says:I love the clasp with the bead caps, they go so well together. And this is one of my favourite colour combinations, so there it goes into my favourites!