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“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
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on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
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“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
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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 »
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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 »
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- 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 »
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“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 »
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“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 »
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“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
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Turquoise Triple
About this design:
I wanted something really full of turquoise, and I actually went too far. It has a gorgeous bali sterling clasp, but the weight of the stones is just too much -- so it'll have to just be a show piece, or I'll need to take it apart and rethink the design.
Components:
Turquoise, sterling.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 17, 2010 at 11:29 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Sorry to hear this one is too heavy, Lynne, because it is gorgeous! I love turquoise and silver together!
On Jun 18, 2010 at 1:27 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:I love it though!
On Jun 18, 2010 at 7:22 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Love this! turquoise and silver is a fav! Maybe do a two strand and the 3rd strand a single to be worn with or with out.? What ever you do I’m sure it will be gorgeous!
On Jun 18, 2010 at 7:57 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh Turquoise, my love!
You did an amazing job with this turquoise and silver necklace LAshe. Sometimes it’s hard to get heishi to lay correctly, especially where the the piece curves. This looks great!
So sorry it’s heavy. What size heishi beads are these? It would be a shame to not to show this beauty off! So I like Beth’s suggestion of making it into two necklaces.
On Jun 18, 2010 at 8:35 am #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is so beautiful!
Love the design! Sorry it’s too heavy. I like Beth’s idea though! 
On Jun 18, 2010 at 11:20 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Jun 18, 2010 at 1:46 pm #
Buster Browns MoM says:I love this turquoise necklace… instead of reducing the strands have you thought about using a heavier clasp? or if its just plain to heavy to wear, maybe wire wrap some of the beads and that would lighten it up, not to mention saving some of your lovely turquoise. just a sugestion.
On Jun 18, 2010 at 5:26 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, yummy Turquoise! Wow, I think this is so lovely! I am sorry it is heavy
On Jun 18, 2010 at 5:34 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:It’s a shame it’s heavy b/c it’s beautiful. Make sure you show us a final of what you decided. SLS
On Jun 18, 2010 at 11:37 pm #
Boston Lady says:Turquoise is fabulous. What a terrific layout for this design. Wear it with pride. Great job.
On Jun 19, 2010 at 10:47 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:It’s a shame it’s too heavy…its a beautiful piece!!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 12:47 pm #
Barbara H says:Georgeous.