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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
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“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 »
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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 »
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“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
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“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 »
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“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”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
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“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
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“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
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- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
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Always a Brides Maid
About this design:
Making new samples for a wedding that I'm making the bridal jewelry for in August. This design can be made in almost any color combination. I'll also list this design on my website as a custom order bridal design.
Components:
Swarovski crystal (4mm)bicones, Swarovski(5mm)pearls and crystal sz10 seed beads. Finished with a SS box clasp.Additional Images:
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On Feb 23, 2010 at 10:25 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Very, VERY pretty. May I ask what size wire you use or do you use silk? This looks like it drapes perfectly. I’m sure it will be stunning on all the girls.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 10:37 am #
Shanti P says:This is gorgeous! Such a pretty design, not to mention the colors you chose.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 10:40 am #
Lee D says:How beautiful! Any bride would look stunning in this necklace.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 10:44 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh my goodness! How did you do that?!
Are the strands woven together or is the stringing material alternately strung through beads of the strand next to it? (Hope that makes sense. Don’t know how else to describe it.)
So pretty! But it looks time consuming.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 10:59 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks for the inspiring comments! To answer Kitty Mom, I always use Fireline (usually 4 lb. test) for my intricate pieces. It’s very fine, pliable and strong. Fireline; which is actually fishing line; comes in white and smoke for darker beads. It is now sold through beading supply sites, but I still get mine in the sporting goods dept.
To answer Sweet Chick, this is a continual pattern, one thread, lots of beads (hope this answers your question). It took me about a week to complete, working evenings, so I imagine there’s about 8 hrs labor involved.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 11:03 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:What a beautiful necklace. Worth every minute you have in it. Love this. So dainty and Feminine.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 11:54 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Thanks, fireline was finally stocked in A.C. Moore too. At least in my local store.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 1:46 pm #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous and very sweet ~ just what a bride should have.
On Feb 23, 2010 at 2:10 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Wow, you are so talented! This is so sparkly & feminine! Lovely!
On Feb 23, 2010 at 9:29 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Always a Bride’s Maid and a very lovely one at that. Beautiful design and workmanship.
On Mar 29, 2010 at 2:01 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Very pretty. It looks very complicated, is it?