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on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
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on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
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- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
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not your stepping stone
About this design:
I love the random angularity of these trapezoidal Picasso Jasper stones--they just seem inherently modern to me.
I've heard it said that something is well designed when you can't think of anything to add and nothing can be taken away. This design came together in an instant and it seemed to fit that description.
By the way, I took some medium sand paper to this (very inexpensive!) copper clasp, which looked terribly bright when I received it. I think the toned-down brushed finish looks pretty nice, and I like the funky mod shape, so I think I will order more!
Components:
Free-form Picasso Jasper trapezoids, faceted Carnelian twists, black glass spacers, copper clasp from LB.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 11, 2010 at 5:13 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is awesome! I love it, def one of my favs here! I agree with you on the “terrible bright” comment, so you gave me an idea – I might do the same with some stuff I have! Thank you!:-)
On Jan 11, 2010 at 5:15 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
On Jan 11, 2010 at 5:24 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Love the angular look – it’s very distintive! Carnelian is ideal! Also looks like it has some nice weight to it – bet it feels great to wear!
On Jan 11, 2010 at 5:51 pm #
Lynn g says:Hey I like the look of these stone’s has a different appeal.
On Jan 11, 2010 at 5:59 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:I love this!! Fave!
On Jan 11, 2010 at 6:29 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:This is right into my favorites! We must have been on the same wavelength because it posted same day as my mookite piece. Love those modern shaped stones. They really look like Picasso did them. Award winning piece in my book, you did a great job with the toggle.
On Jan 11, 2010 at 6:59 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Picasso Jasper is the ne plus ultra! Love the stones love how you used them.
I have a clasp like the one you used. I’m not sure how long I had it before I used it but it oxidized fairly quickly without any help. However, never thought to sand it, hummmm…. It is a very versatile design.
On Jan 11, 2010 at 8:32 pm #
Steph says:I would have never thought to rub the copper, it is rather bright. It will look nice in time with the stones, pick up the colors. I’ll have to try that. Looks very earthy, love it.
On Jan 11, 2010 at 8:49 pm #
Dora H says:love the un-uniformed stones in this and love the color scheme
On Jan 12, 2010 at 1:24 am #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Beautiful!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 1:29 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Oh , I love the chunkiness of this and the colors !! Love what you did with the clasp !!!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 3:31 am #
Gunilla B says:This is so beautiful, I really love everything about this!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 6:27 am #
Leigh D says:Stunning! I love the unusual shape of the picasso jasper!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 8:12 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Only a true artist would think to sand paper the clasp!!
I love it… into my favorites!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 8:30 am #
CAS says:Gorgeous … gorgeous … gorgeous … did I happen to say … GORGEOUS!!! I love it!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 8:37 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:btw: Where’d you get the free-form Picasso Jasper trapezoids??? They’re fabulous!!!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 9:29 am #
The Dud says:I love this, it reminds me of the beauty of the Arizona desert!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 10:49 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Love it!!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 10:56 am #
Claire F says:Very pretty!
On Jan 12, 2010 at 3:40 pm #
Brenda H says:Another fabulous design!
On Jan 13, 2010 at 4:27 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another fabulous piece from you, Susan! Great idea to sandpaper the clasp to tone down the brightness! I love what you said about knowing when a design is done, too…..
On Jan 13, 2010 at 7:49 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:lOOK AT THAT JASPER! What a GORGEOUS necklace!
On Jan 17, 2010 at 4:39 pm #
Valentine Chick says:Another fabulous piece!!
On Jan 17, 2010 at 4:45 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Love everything about this
On Mar 01, 2010 at 2:13 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Must have missed this first time around Congrats on being on top of the list.
On Mar 27, 2010 at 7:04 am #
Shaguin says:Gorgeous!