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on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Redo if you like but, it is great just the way it is. I love…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love this bracelet. What fun and I with Elis Mom you must have a…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wow! I love it because there are so many cool beads to look at. I'd be…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Love the rose! And I've always loved pink and copper together.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Peggy, it's a flat herringbone. I think I worked on the base for three evenings, but…” read »
on “Garnet Drape”:“Loving all the garnets..with this length it definitely does not need pendant. Go with your…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“A real statement piece..lovely.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Really has a vintage feel. Beautiful.…” read »
on “Relay For Life”:“Thank you !…” read »
on “a taste of honey”:“Thank you so much for the encouragement.
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on “Dancing Loops”:“Love the chain maille look. Great colors!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful colors and design! Looks vintage to me.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Very vintage and very lovely design!!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“They look good together...I would have never thought of that.…” read »
- on “Dancing Loops”:
“These are all 3 very cool. Another thing I need.to try. Nancy...haha...your comment.…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“LOL Nancy. That druzy is very nice!! Beautiful piece.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Gorgeous! I could see a design like this making a fabulous choker too! Love the color…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Very striking and well put together. I absolutely love the pendent, I can see why it…” read »
on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“Oh my gosh,Rock Chick. This is a treasure! I'm glad you took a picture in the sun,so…” read »
- on “Dancing Loops”:
“Very nice work. Look how the colors give each set a totally different vibe. I have…” read »
- on “Dancing Loops”:
“Very cool. I've got to try chain maille…” read »
Heirloom Asymmetry
About this design:
I designed this in response to a BeadStyle challenge--go to your jewelry box and make something new from items you don't/can't wear. I rediscovered by great-grandfather's watch chain and fob and a half strand of my grandmother's necklace of bakelite beads. This is the result (and it was one of four semi-finalists, perhaps you saw it in BeadStyle last summer?).
Components:
Hypersthene cross, copper beads, Vintaj "Love" circle for the toggle ring, copper wire, Vintaj brass chain, copper wire. Plus the "found" components: watch chain that provides the toggle bar, watch fob and black bakelite beads.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 08, 2010 at 10:15 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:All I can come up with is WOWOWOWOWOW!
Fabulous, creative, stylish and talk about re-using sentimental items to make something WOW!
On Jan 08, 2010 at 11:41 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Absolutely wonderful.
On Jan 09, 2010 at 12:24 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Very creative! Great piece! FAV! I like asymetrical designs.
On Jan 09, 2010 at 6:19 am #
Leigh D says:This is so cool – I love the “found” pieces!
On Jan 09, 2010 at 8:23 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Beautiful, I hope you plan on keeping it. Too precious to let get away!
On Jan 09, 2010 at 8:24 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Going back to my past issues of Bead Style to check this out. Congrats! If you ask me, you’re nummber 1.
On Jan 09, 2010 at 8:46 am #
Lee D says:This is very cool! I love the idea of making something new with old jewelry.
On Jan 09, 2010 at 8:50 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fantastic. Sometimes I feel like I’m just not worthy enough to be among all of you. You are all so phenominaly talented, I’m just a rank amateur…lol
On Jan 09, 2010 at 9:05 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Well done!! Congrats to you! This is so creative! You make me wanna make something with chains!
On Jan 09, 2010 at 9:35 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Thanks for all your compliments.
Linda–this is definitely staying in the family. My two nieces will get to “fight” over who gets it.
Ravin–we are all our own worst critics. Your “For the Heart” design shows creativity and that was a challenge to turn out a neat design working with “left-overs.” I am so glad you are among us in The Garden.
Found designs can be a lot of fun. I look at garage sales in a whole new light. Plus, some of my customers who knew about this design, plucked up the courage to bring me things that “Well, needs repair and I just don’t think I can wear it as it originally was.” We had great fun redesigning with their components.
On Jan 09, 2010 at 10:20 am #
Linda Talbott says:I really love this piece. I am very drawn to the wonderful assymetry, where the side with the chain balances out the side with the beads. The chain wrapped pendant is beautiful … don’t think I’ve ever seen this before. Into my faves!
On Jan 09, 2010 at 10:21 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Thanks so much Runs with Sibes, I guess my problem is that I lack confidence, not really sure. I just know that I love to make jewelry, I hope to just keep getting better at it, lol.
On Jan 09, 2010 at 11:08 am #
Harmony on Strings says:totally awesome. Great arrangement of treasured items.
On Jan 10, 2010 at 12:50 am #
blue chick AKA TBARTON says:Yes, I have seen it int he bead style magazine it’s lovely. I had picked u as the winner next time. It’s a lovely piece.