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Chatter
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely design!…” read »
Everyday Lariat
About this design:
First try at wire-wrapping & linking. Piece is similar to the one seen in the Fall 2009 issue of Stringing magazine.
Components:
Gold 26 ga wire, gold-plated hammertone squares and rectangles, Snowflake Obsidian,Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 2:44 pm #
Orchid Betty says:All the designs that you posted today are beautiful, this Lariat is gorgeous, and your first try at wire work is great!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 7:25 pm #
sunny chick says:Congrats! This is gorgeous!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 8:07 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:This is beautiful Goldie, you did a great job I love it!!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 9:55 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Beautiful job for a first try at wire work!!!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 10:19 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Nice job on the wire work, lovely piece!
On Jul 11, 2010 at 10:44 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Very nice! I really love this set! You did a great job of wire work!
On Jul 12, 2010 at 7:16 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very pretty … can’t believe this is one of your first wire wraps!! SLS
On Jul 12, 2010 at 9:49 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice for fist time,,,
On Jul 13, 2010 at 1:01 pm #
Goldie H says:Thank you all very much!