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Michelle on “Bluebells”:
“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them …” read »
Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them ! …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “first”:
“Is it just me, or are there pictures missing on all of these? LOL…” read »
franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
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KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »
Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
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Laud on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:
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monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:
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Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »

Butterfly Wings

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About this design:

I love the look of designs with Chainmaille and I wanted to try to do it, so I chose the Butterfly Chainmaille because it looked easy, and here is the result!

Components:

Metal jumprings, metal butterflies and aquamarine stones

Additional Images:

Read the comments (or add your own)

On Jun 20, 2010 at 6:50 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Betty this is beautiful love the butterflies
On Jun 20, 2010 at 8:40 pm #
sunny chick says:

Betty, this is breathtaking! Love the butterflies and color combo!
On Jun 20, 2010 at 8:42 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:

Oohhhh, Betty…very cool design…perfect colors!!
On Jun 20, 2010 at 9:22 pm #
Lynn g says:

Betty this is really neat, you did a good job on the chain..
On Jun 20, 2010 at 9:27 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:

fabulous!
Love your chain!!!
On Jun 20, 2010 at 10:19 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:

Really pretty! That must’ve taken forver to make!
On Jun 20, 2010 at 10:31 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

Okay was it easy? It looks hard to me…so pretty the auqua is beautiful with the vintage look!
I love you bush outside looks so green and pretty!
On Jun 20, 2010 at 10:42 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Very pretty … can’t believe you made the chain! SLS
On Jun 21, 2010 at 12:22 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Thanks ladies, it wasn’t complicated and after a while I get used to it and it became easy, I enjoyed working with it!
On Jun 21, 2010 at 8:03 am #
Arja A says:

Isn’t it really fun to make chainmaille?
Cood work Betty
On Jun 21, 2010 at 8:20 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:

Betty you really have a knack for this it’s just beautiful! I love your chain necklaces!
On Jun 21, 2010 at 8:48 am #
Linda Talbott says:

Gorgeous. I love the butterfly chainmaille, and the butterfly charms are precious. Fabulous.
On Jun 21, 2010 at 1:16 pm #
Orchid Betty says:

Thanks ladies for your lovely comments!
On Jun 21, 2010 at 4:39 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

This necklace is so lovely, Betty! Your chain maille work is amazing!!!
On Jun 22, 2010 at 12:15 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Thank you Lynn Eileen
On Jun 22, 2010 at 12:33 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:

Oh I have to agree. Great job on that chain. This is a very lovely piece of jewelry. Love it.
On Jun 22, 2010 at 7:56 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Thank you Faith
On Jun 22, 2010 at 11:09 pm #
Joyce M says:

This is really pretty! Very nice!