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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
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Wouldn't this look yummy with a…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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Santa Fe Afternoon
About this design:
"Santa Fe Afternoon" is the first necklace I've made with (copper) wire rather than Beadalon. So please be gentle with me; I realize it's kind of warbly. I also made the clasp.
Components:
(Stabilized) Turquoise, Magnesite hearts, Coral, Gaspeite Turquoise, Green JadeAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 8:46 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:OOH Linda this is such a beautiful and vibrant necklace, I love it and you did an outstanding job with the copper wire!!! The clasp is perfect also!!! This one is a fav love it!!!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 9:22 am #
Yvette R says:I put this one in my faves. Beautiful!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 9:41 am #
sunny chick says:What a bright and happy design! I just love the colors! And the copper wire looks gorgeous! Great job!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 10:31 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Linda, this is great! Congrats for breaking out and doing a whole necklace with wire wrapping. I love the colors and design. Watch out, now you’re gonna be hooked! SLS
On Jul 10, 2010 at 10:43 am #
Orchid Betty says:Great wire work and the clasp is perfect, gorgeous design!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 11:18 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Linda, what a wonderful job with the clasp & wrapping the copper! Great collection of stones, you should be proud of how this turned out!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 12:26 pm #
Jane MS says:Beautiful, great colors.
On Jul 10, 2010 at 1:19 pm #
Copper Penny says:Love the colors, I would wear this in a heartbeat!
On Jul 10, 2010 at 1:52 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Nice work and I really like the choice of stones. It is not your everyday coral and turquoise combo. Really cheerful piece and I love the copper with it. Wonderful job
On Jul 10, 2010 at 2:54 pm #
K H says:The wirework is wonderful, not “warbly” at all, and the colors are to die for. This is a really fresh take on the classic southwestern colors!!!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 8:41 am #
Linda Talbott says:Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. Now I guess the only thing to do is get back on the horse and make another one, and another one, and … until it becomes second nature.