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on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
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'”:
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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 »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
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- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
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River Dragon-Current
About this design:
Current found a home on this piece of amazonite and she latched onto this peridot crystal and wouldn't let go. She liked the new jade and rainbow jasper so I accented them with some gold bead caps. What dragon doesn't like gold? A few peridot crystals and she was happy at 18" (she adds 2") there is a 2" extender. The earrings are 1". She is looking for a happy home with a dragon loving person. cookiesdragons@gmail.com
Components:
Amazonite focal bead with gold plated dragon glued on, New Jade, Rainbow Jasper, gold plated bead caps and chain and clasp, gold filled earwires, swarovski crystals.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 11:01 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Lovely design! The dragon I love!!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 11:25 am #
sunny chick says:What a gorgeous set! The colors are beautiful. The dragon rocks!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 11:35 am #
Yorkie chick aka CC says:Cookie, I love the contrast of colors…it makes the separate sections POP. And the dragon looks pretty happy to be there….
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:02 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Thank you, thank you! PS Yorkie Chick, does Thelma recognize the beads?:)
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:20 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:I don’t know how you part with your great dragons. They look quite happy with you. This one is spectacular.
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:40 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Cookie, I LOVE this set! CC is right, the contrast of colors really makes this pop. And, of course, I adore the dragon = did you add the crystal? It’s perfectly placed! And the earrings are great!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:51 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Yes, I did Sue. Oh and Linda, I have more…:)!
Thank you ladies, for stopping by and saying such nice things!!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 1:16 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a fabulous design, Cookie! Your sweet dragon looks perfectly content on your focal bead! The colors are so beautiful together, too!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 4:29 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Thank you Lynn!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 7:27 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so neat, love the colors in this one…
On Apr 21, 2010 at 9:26 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:This is lovely, love the colors and your dragon looks very happy !!
On Apr 22, 2010 at 2:06 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is a wonderful set…. the dragon is amazing !!!!
On Apr 22, 2010 at 12:22 pm #
Joyce M says:Beautiful!! Gorgeous! Love that dragon!!!
On Apr 22, 2010 at 12:48 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is such a nice combination. Love the touch of red with the amazonite. This piece has a definite oriental flair.