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by doktordesigns on 02/21/10

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About this design:

Terrible I-phone photo but this multi-strander is something of a departure for me, so I thought I'd post it anyway. :)

Components:

Bamboo jasper graduated fan set, tourmilated quartz rounds, sponge coral tubes, freshwater pearls, hematite chips.

Read the comments (or add your own)

On Feb 21, 2010 at 1:07 pm #
The Dud says:

Susan, I love the combination of stones and colors. Also, my favorite Joni Mitchell song!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 1:09 pm #
doktordesigns says:

Thanks, TD. Whenever I do something that doesn’t feel quite like “me,” I am ambivalent — but I do want to keep experimenting. I’m not sure how I feel about the piece yet, but it’s a lovely song.
On Feb 21, 2010 at 1:34 pm #
Pam says:

Love the combination of stones! Beautiful and into my favs.
On Feb 21, 2010 at 1:41 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:

I like this very much Susan. It’s a bit outside of your comfort zone I think but,I find it is a wonderful piece full of tones and vibrations!
You are so very talented, be free! Believe me, someone will tell you if you’ve gone totally whacky!!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 1:43 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:

Totally gorgeous. The colors are so peaceful and pleasing. Sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone just to see what it feels like. It’s a totally beautiful piece, and a good picture too. I take loads of pics with my I-Phone and they are usually pretty good. FAVE, a definite FAVE
On Feb 21, 2010 at 1:58 pm #
Shanti P says:

Susan, please keep experimenting – this is truly a work of art in my estimation – Fabulous!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 2:07 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

Wow this is awesome I love this style as you probably know it is so in and lovely..It looks blue on the picture but I’m guessing with the beads you have in there there is some darker shades…Into my faves!!!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 2:44 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:

Whoa. This is my kinda necklace! Love it!!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 3:01 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:

Oooh, this is gorgeous! Ypu are super talented at this!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 3:36 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

OMG I love!!!! Fvorite for me!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 3:42 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:

I like this a lot. Aren’t those graduated fans great, they lend themselves to so many design possibilities.
On Feb 21, 2010 at 3:57 pm #
doktordesigns says:

Thanks everyone.

@ Stormy: Yes, the photo looks a little bluer than it should — the quartz rounds are more of a warm grey, with occasional reddish flecks, too.

@ Harmony: The fan sets are cool. But I feel a little like I’m cheating when I use them, because a significant part of the design is already determined. Kinda like baking cake from a mix.
On Feb 21, 2010 at 4:09 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Susan, just because the cake comes from a mix doesn’t mean you can’t “embellish” it a bit.

Same with the fans. If you gave 5 jewelry artists the same fan you would get 5 completely different designs that only have one group of beads in common. Personally I think real creativity is taking the mundane and making it spectacular….just like you did with this necklace. Fans are just another group of beads.

Sorry. Didn’t mean to get preachy….mia culpa…
On Feb 21, 2010 at 5:37 pm #
Leigh D says:

This is Fabulous!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 5:42 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:

Fave! This is stunning!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 5:45 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:

Stunning as with all your designs. You have been too busy or I have. I have missed seeig your creations. Beautiful
On Feb 21, 2010 at 5:52 pm #
Dora H says:

Susan this is another fabulous design..
On Feb 21, 2010 at 5:58 pm #
Dora H says:

In case you haven’t heard our own Susan has entered into a contest..Please vote for her !!

Here’s the link deadline is Feb. 25th.

http://tinyurl.com/yzrfrcy

you can cast 3 votes:
Vote for #115 in Traditional
Vote for #11 in Contemporary
Vote for #50 in Eclectic
On Feb 21, 2010 at 6:01 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:

Already voted for her!!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 6:23 pm #
doktordesigns says:

You gals amaze me. xoxo
On Feb 21, 2010 at 6:38 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:

voted! good luck doktordesigns!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 6:44 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:

Wow! You’ve made a very nice piece here, Susan! Congrats with a successful experiment!
On Feb 21, 2010 at 7:18 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:

re fans, would you expect to cut your own stones?> I use fans anytime I can find them, they are like any other precut stone. I love finding different shapes like fans.
On Feb 21, 2010 at 7:21 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

Yes Ican’t wait to see if you win your pieces are so lovely!! Good luck!
On Feb 22, 2010 at 8:53 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:

Very awesome necklace, Susan! Good luck on winning that contest!
On Feb 22, 2010 at 2:19 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Such a beautiful design, Susan! I love the softness of the colors and I think the fans are terrific! Definitely don’t think of them as “cheating” — OK?

I also had already voted for Susan’s designs before Dora posted her comment. Thanks for letting the others know about the contest, Dora!
On Feb 22, 2010 at 8:27 pm #
Lynn g says:

I sure like the color combo on this.. PRETTY

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