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on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“LOvely!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
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on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Oh how gorgeous! You've outdone yourself with the wire work on these. Beautifully done!…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“oh how pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
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“Thank you, Laud
)))I love your comments always …” read » - on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Darling piece
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“Love it!
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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Thanks so much ladies--I always appreciate the input.…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Very pretty! My wire wrapping never looks that good.…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Ooops, trigger finger; didn't mean to post that fast. Wanted to add (fwiw) that your chain…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Your pendant is gorgeous. I love how the stones are framed within. It reminds me of…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very pretty colors!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Thank you all! Stitching is therapeutic, I think. My background is embroidery, where pieces can take…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I like the variations, particularly the larger magatamas near the center, which give focus to the…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Thanks a bunch for the lovely comments, it just inspires me more.
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Tri~Bangle
About this design:
I wanted to make something simple for my sister. She is very active and doesn't wear much jewelry.
In some of the vintaj jewelry that I've gotten I found a Precious Moments charm that I was going to use on it. She collected Precious Moments for along time. The charm was a little boy in footed jammies with a trap door backside, holding a teddy bear.
I started out thinking I'd do 1 bangle but it didn't seem quite right so I ended up with 3. When I got done with the bracelets I couldn't find the charm. Luckily I did find it but she decided to wear it as a necklace instead.
Components:
16 gauge Copper, Silver, Gold Colored Brass, 20 gauge silver wire, 22 gauge Copper and Gold wire, Copper tubing, various beads and findings.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 8:49 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a story, Julz!!! At least it has a very happy ending — 3 bracelets and a new necklace!
What fantastic bracelets — I’d wear these every day — love the different designs!!!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 8:51 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I have a question. I bought some 1/4 inch copper tubing at Menards this weekend. I am having trouble getting it to “round” properly, even if I wrap it around something (such as a soda can). Do you have any advice, please? Thanks!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 8:58 pm #
JulzJewlz says:I tried 2 different tubing benders and they didn’t work. So, I bought a wooden bracelet mandrel from ebay. Basically it’s a table leg. I did measurements up the side of it so I know how big I’m making the bracelet. Then I use a mallet and pound the tubing around the mandrel. It’s not real easy to do because there is no way to secure the mandrel. I’ve seen metal mandrels that you can secure to a vise. But they tend to be expensive.
Oh BTW my sister says that she does wear these everyday!!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 8:58 pm #
sunny chick says:Wow! These are fabulous! I love them all!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 9:14 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:I love these Julz! Very cool!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 9:27 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Julz, thanks so much for the info — I really appreciate it a lot!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 10:08 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Super three-fer! If they were mine I’d wear then every day, too. Love, love, love the slightly crumpled copper tube beads. Is this your own invention? I’d love to try making some that are similar if you don’t mind.
On Jul 19, 2010 at 10:29 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Oh!! SO Cool!!! And a hands down fave, I wouldn’t mind trying somehing like this as well!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 10:44 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I absolutely love these bangles, Julz!
I love how you combined them into one!
Fabulous wrapping!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 10:44 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:I would like to try something like that too! I wonder if you did the pounding and hammering first and then shaped it if that would work. Sounds kinda hard to do if I am imagining it right?
On Jul 19, 2010 at 10:45 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:OH I would wear these everyday too! Fabulous idea! LOve it!
On Jul 20, 2010 at 12:14 am #
JulzJewlz says:I did make the tube beads. I used copper tubing cut them about 1/4″ long, then pounded them until they crumple. It doesn’t take much to crumple them. If you pound too much it blocks the hole. Make sure you use a tube cutter not tin snips. The tin snips will smash the tubing.
Daisy, it would depend on what you are making. The tubing is tough to shape but it is also pretty fragile.
On Jul 20, 2010 at 7:19 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Very cool!!! I love the way you put the 3 together! Great for everyday wear!!!
On Jul 20, 2010 at 10:13 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:These are so awesome, great job!!! I’d love to try something like these some day..
On Jul 20, 2010 at 10:37 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I like these they are super.
On Jul 20, 2010 at 1:08 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:What a fun bracelet … lucky sister!!
SLS