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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”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
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“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
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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“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“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 »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
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“Lovely set!…” read »
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on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
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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“Very smart looking.…” read »
Wedding Prototype #3
About this design:
Still trying to get this design just right! This one is with a Swarovski Cosmic Circle in Bermuda Blue and I switched out the lobster clasp and extender for a magnetic clasp.
Components:
Swarovski Cosmic Circle 20mm, 4mm Swarovski bicones, #15 seed beads, silver magnetic clasp and conesAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 01, 2010 at 10:20 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Wow, very beautiful!!! It looks like it was very labor intense, using all those seed beads, but you did an amazing job, and of course the color is blue….my favorite!!
On May 01, 2010 at 11:34 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Wow this is great! I love it! What did you use to string and what size? I would have to invest in some very lightweight beading wire to make something like that. Very pretty and thanks for sharing!
On May 01, 2010 at 11:35 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Fave!
On May 01, 2010 at 11:36 pm #
Dora H says:beautiful…
On May 02, 2010 at 9:58 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks everyone! Diane, I used 6 lb Fireline in crystal. It is very fine and flexible so the pieces drape very nicely.
On May 02, 2010 at 9:59 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Karen, the seed beads are very tiny and every bead is counted! I’m cross-eyed now!LOL
On May 02, 2010 at 10:00 am #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is a gorgeous necklace! I love it! Great color combo!
On May 02, 2010 at 10:09 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, how pretty!! Makes me dizzy to think about working with all those tiny seed beads. GREAT JOB! SLS
On May 02, 2010 at 1:38 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:pretty
On May 02, 2010 at 3:16 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:And you need to make HOW MANY of these???? By what century??? This is really great – I don’t know if I can count THAT high THATS A LOT OF BEADS!!!
On May 02, 2010 at 5:21 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks everyone! I think there are 8 bridesmaids (Maid of Honor, 6 Bride’s Maids, 1 Jr. Bride’s Maid) in the wedding party! Let’s see there are about 2700 seed beads per necklace times 8 necklaces comes to about 21,600 counted seed beads not counting the bicones!!! Think I’m cross-eyed now wait till I’m done with all 8 sets! LOL
On May 02, 2010 at 5:55 pm #
Buster Browns MoM says:OMG Chippy, that’s alot of beads!!! You must have very stedy hands to do such fine work. KUDOS to you.
On May 02, 2010 at 7:44 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:OMG that’s almost more beads than I have dandelions – Almost – not quite but almost!
On May 02, 2010 at 7:57 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Oh my gosh I would be blind before I was done. You have many many patience to to this type of beading. I know that wasn’t phrased correctly but you got the picture. Beautiful.
On May 02, 2010 at 8:25 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:OMG, that’s a LOT of beads. WOW, amazing!! Great work!! SLS
On May 03, 2010 at 7:18 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Wow a very stunning necklace and wonderful job!!
On May 03, 2010 at 7:29 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice change, and the a- symmetrical design is nice.