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…” read » - on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
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Blue Dichroic
About this design:
I was inspired by this beautiful black and blue Paula Radke dichroic pendant. I got the chance to take a couple of pictures on the deck in the natural light to see the color better in the pendant.
Components:
Dichroic pendant, capri blus swarovski bicones, black glass biconesAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 8:24 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a stunning pendant and necklace combo, Karen! You choses just the right colors and design to accent your fab pendant!
Helpful suggestion — If you photograph this against a lighter background, it will add a nice contrast to your photo.
On Jul 18, 2010 at 8:25 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:ROTFLOL — Listen to me — I can’t even post a photo without assistance from my hubby……
On Jul 18, 2010 at 8:26 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:“choses” = chose….good grief, Chicky Lee…..LOL
On Jul 18, 2010 at 8:26 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:OK, Karen, so far all your comments have been from me…..tee hee…..including this one!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 8:51 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Karen, this is really pretty. Love that pendant … what a great piece to design around. Looks like you had fun creating this wonderful piece. SLS
On Jul 18, 2010 at 9:15 pm #
Lynn g says:Oh so pretty!!!! you created a wonderful piece.
On Jul 18, 2010 at 9:19 pm #
sunny chick says:Karen that pendant is to die for! The color you chose for the necklace is wonderful!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 9:22 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Oooooooooooooooooooooo….fave!!! ::drools::
On Jul 18, 2010 at 9:45 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Karen this is beautiful, I love that fabulous blue and your design is really neat!!!
A fav!!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 11:19 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:very pretty i agree with Lynn though a lighter backround would sure show the pendant alot better…
On Jul 19, 2010 at 12:21 am #
Boston Lady says:Hi Karen! Glad to see that you’re back to beading again. This necklace is out of sight! Of course I would like it, it’s blue! The pendant is quite inspirational and I can see why it lead you to make this gorgeous necklace. Thanks so much for sharing it tonight. Keep beading away Honey!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 8:08 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Thank you all very much for your very inspiring words, they give me the confidence to get back to what I love most!! I will try and take a better picture of the pendant with a lighter background, to show the beauty of the pendant!!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 8:10 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I have probably looked at this half a dozen times since you posted it, Karen — it is just so beautiful!!!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 11:56 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Thanks Lynn, I’m going to try and get a better shot in a more natural light, if the sun ever comes out!! LOL
On Jul 19, 2010 at 2:47 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Very sparkly!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 9:46 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is fabulous Karen! Love the pendant and your necklace looks great with it!
On Jul 20, 2010 at 12:32 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:OK, Karen — now everyone will see your new & improved photos of that amazing pendant/necklace combo and wonder what the heck I was talking about!!! LOL Thanks for the new pix…..
On Jul 20, 2010 at 10:34 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Your very welcome Lynn, I couldn’t believe the differnce the natural lighting made!!! I’m going to try and take my pics outside when possible. Thanks for the great advice!!!