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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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“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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“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” 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 »
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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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on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“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 »
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“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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“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
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on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
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“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
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Sweet Taffee
About this design:
Really getting into wire. I love these polymer clay beads I made last winter. I'm really pleased with this piece. It really looks cute on the wrist too!
Components:
I used 18 & 26 gauge wire, polymer clay beads.Additional Images:
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On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:10 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:SWEET!!! And pretty!! Your pink beads look alot like Rhodochrosite!
Just wondering….do you have difficulties with 18 gauge wire bending while you are wearing it?
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:15 pm #
B Stafford says:I hammer the wire, and pull, squeeze it back to shape and hammer it again, doing this step over and over.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:18 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Wow! I’d be afraid of breaking the wire or at the very least, the wire wouldn’t go back to exactly the shape I wanted!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:27 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Lovely bracelet!! Could you post a pic with it on your wrist would love to see it on!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:33 pm #
B Stafford says:Yes, I can do that. Thank you for all you complinments.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:38 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Wow, gorgeous – another one of those talented people who make their own beads AND do their own wirework. I cheat – buy my beads. Wish I were as good as you gals though.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:40 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very funky cool!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:40 pm #
B Stafford says:Thank you KittyMom Linda.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 10:58 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Another very cool bracelet!!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 8:06 am #
Linda Talbott says:Another beautiful bracelet … wonderful wire work and beautiful lampwork.
On Apr 16, 2010 at 8:26 am #
Atomic Toad says:Cute as can be! The wire work IS cool.
On Apr 16, 2010 at 9:28 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Cute bracelet! Very charming. I love the title
On Apr 16, 2010 at 11:23 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous bracelet. Fabulous wire work. Love your beads, too!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 5:17 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Wow…what a beautiful design. Love the wire work!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 5:23 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Love it beautiful design!