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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
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…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
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“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
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…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
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“Glorious color and a great design!
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
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- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
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Feathered In Red And Gold
About this design:
Inspired by the Mookaite Pendant I received in the first bead swap from CJ, and the little brass bird beads I found on-line.
Components:
Mookaite, Lampwork beads, Czech Fire-polished & Pressed beads, Ruby Quartz, Brass beads & findingsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 17, 2010 at 12:05 pm #
Linda Talbott says:This is a lovely and powerful necklace. I really like the way you worked the lampwork beads into the overall desigh with the Mookite beads. The pendant is beautiful, and the Ruby Quartz really pops the design.
On Mar 17, 2010 at 12:09 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:I agree with Linda, love this!
On Mar 17, 2010 at 12:14 pm #
KPJEWELS says:CAS this is gorgeous. I have some of those pendants and didn’t know what to do with them because they are all so very, very different and this gives me inspiration. Thanks.
On Mar 17, 2010 at 12:30 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:How great – I think this is a big winner. Love it.
On Mar 17, 2010 at 12:38 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Oh and here’s the necklace wonderful set!
On Mar 17, 2010 at 1:06 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:CAS, oh CAS Beautiful, loving your colors- this turned out so super! Really Yummy!
On Mar 17, 2010 at 1:10 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Ah this would go great with one of the new little jackets I bought!! great job love all the components in this piece!!!
On Mar 17, 2010 at 2:01 pm #
Lynn g says:This is pretty, all the neat textures.
On Mar 17, 2010 at 2:23 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Fun and a happy design!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 6:16 am #
Lee D says:Cute necklace! And love those bird beads!