The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
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 »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
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”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“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 »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
- 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 »
Blue Moon
About this design:
I wanted to do something with the metal disks, so this design was created. I didn’t have a chain ready at hand so I joined jumprings together and created the chain.
Components:
Lapis, Azurite-Malachite, Metal disk, 5mm Jumprings, Metal clasp, Craft wireAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 8:32 am #
Orchid Betty says:More pictures
On Jun 11, 2010 at 8:41 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Oh Betty this is beautiful!!! I love your design and the metal disks are awesome and I like the asymetrical love it !!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 8:43 am #
Waterfall says:Beautiful
On Jun 11, 2010 at 11:20 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:I like this a lot, Betty !!!!
I love the discs, and the beautiful blues, and greens of the stones you picked
highlight them perfectly !!!!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 11:20 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very beautiful betty I love the discs and you beads love the chain! Wonderful!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 12:15 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Betty, This is so beautiful!! I love lapis and malachite together, and they look so great with the silver discs. Great idea to use jumprings for the chain!!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 1:15 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Beth, Waterfall, Violet, Stormy and Karen for your lovely comments!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm #
Linda Talbott says:Wow! You made your own chain ~ I am impressed. And the set is gorgeous. The silver discs really stand out and the Lapis/Azurite-Malachite beads really set it/them off.
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:11 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Betty this is so beautiful love the design!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:16 pm #
sunny chick says:Betty this is exquisite! The discs rock! And your chain is to die for! Love, love, love it!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:30 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow this is really pretty!!!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:35 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Linda, Alice, Martha and Lynn for the compliments!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 3:26 pm #
Shanti P says:Oh my, Betty! Gorgeous!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 5:18 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Betty, this set is simply amazing!!! I love the colors, design, those fabulous discs, and your chain is stunning!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 8:23 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Very pretty!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Shanti, Lynn Eileen and Mahala for your nice comments!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 7:02 am #
Joyce M says:This is so pretty! Great set!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 10:50 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is a beautiful set. Very creative use of jump rings! SLS
On Jun 13, 2010 at 10:14 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Joyce and Shannon for your nice comments!
On Jun 14, 2010 at 3:09 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Beautiful job!
On Jun 15, 2010 at 12:57 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you Lorrie