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Chatter
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read » 
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
My First Ring
About this design:
I did follow Frida’s advice to play with wire and see what will happen so here is my first ring, it’s not perfect but it‘s a ring!
Components:
Copper wire and TourmalineAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 11, 2010 at 2:30 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:WOOOHHHa AWESOME I LOVE!!! See!!! You rock! Fave
On Apr 11, 2010 at 2:30 pm #
Lee D says:Excellent first attempt! Love the tourmaline and the wire curls.
On Apr 11, 2010 at 2:32 pm #
Arja A says:Wow, it is a ring. And it is a beautiful ring. Really your first? You are good!
On Apr 11, 2010 at 2:40 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Frida, Lee D and Arja for your lovely comments.
On Apr 11, 2010 at 2:45 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Wow Betty this is just fantastic! It’s so beautiful, imagine what your second one will be!!
I never would have known it was your first one!
It’s perfect.
On Apr 11, 2010 at 5:03 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice, very good job for your first..
On Apr 11, 2010 at 5:58 pm #
Dora H says:Very lovely ring..and you did great for your 1st ring..Remember there always has to be a 1st…
On Apr 11, 2010 at 6:13 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Awesome! You GO girl!!!
On Apr 11, 2010 at 7:01 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:First – ha!!! My thirty-first won’t look this good. Maybe that’s a good thing because rings are my favorite, and I would probably never sell any!
On Apr 11, 2010 at 9:06 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is so very neat … LOVE IT!! SLS
On Apr 12, 2010 at 7:49 am #
Linda Talbott says:I think your first ring is beautiful. No one would ever know it’s the first; it’s so well done.
On Apr 12, 2010 at 10:30 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you all for your nice comments!
On Apr 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm #
sunny chick says:Congratulations on your beautiful ring! Incredible that this was your first attempt.
On Apr 13, 2010 at 12:13 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Betty, You did an amazing job on your first ring!! Looking forward to seeing many more.
On Apr 13, 2010 at 2:25 pm #
Orchid Betty says:thank you MT and Karen
On Apr 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:This is wonderful!
On Apr 14, 2010 at 2:12 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Wonderful!