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…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
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…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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Turritella Agate on Silk
About this design:
~ I love incorporating metals, (particularly copper) into my designs.
This piece features my one of my favorite stones, Turritella Agate, and a hand made pendant with findings from the scrapbooking isle!
Components:
Turritella Agate, glass & resin beads, silk cord, copper beads.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 18, 2009 at 4:10 pm #
Kevin says:Wow Becca. That is pretty awesome. I love what you did with the focal.
On Jun 18, 2009 at 4:12 pm #
Becca W says:Thank you so much!
On Jun 18, 2009 at 4:13 pm #
LoriEllen says:This is nice! I also really like the focal.
On Jun 18, 2009 at 5:47 pm #
Alice P says:Becca, this is an amazing piece! I admire anyone who can work magic with metal.
Alice
On Jun 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm #
Becca W says:Thanks Alice!
On Jun 18, 2009 at 9:44 pm #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:Really pretty! I’m with Alice anyone who can work with metal is amazing!
On Jun 27, 2009 at 8:12 am #
Steph says:What a neat piece. I love it.
On Jul 10, 2009 at 12:52 am #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Wonderfully artistic!!
On Jul 13, 2009 at 1:41 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Beautiful necklace and gorgeous focal piece, Becca!