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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
…” read »- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
…” read » - on “Bluebells”:
“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
Dragonfly on Sodalite for Teresa
About this design:
I made this set for my sister Teresa. She wanted something in blue. I made the bail and the dragonfly myself. I hope she likes this!
Components:
Sodalite slab pendant, tumbled nuggets, rounds, sterling silver wire dragonfly and bail, clasps and findings. Silver plated beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:00 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Phenominal, gorgeous! Another hands down favorite! How did you do the dragonfly? With what gauge wire? And would you mind if I tried it?
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:04 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:This is gorgeous Tara!! Your sister is going to love i. Your dragonfly is so cool!!!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:12 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Ravin. I don’t mind if you try it. I used 22 gauge half hard sterling silver wire. How did I do it???? Well, I got a good length..probably about 12″, made a loop for the head, then, leaving the short side straight and using the long side to fashion the wings and just kind of wrapped as I came back to the center and then wrapped all the way down to the end of the short piece. I hope that explains…I just kind of did it without a pattern or anything.
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:12 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Karen!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:15 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Pretty one.
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:29 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Tara, this set is so beautiful! Teresa is sure to love these blues — does she like dragonflies, too? Great job with the wire wrapping and thanks for the explanation!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:34 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Faith and Lynn. Lynn, I don’t know if she likes dragonflies or not. I do. I’m going to have to make more for myself!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:37 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Awesome! Thank you!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:40 pm #
LeighAnn F says:How cool! I love how you added the bail on the pendant. Very nice. I love sodalite, it is so pretty.
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:55 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:You are welcome Ravin!
Thank you LeighAnn. It is a beautiful stone. Such a deep blue!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:57 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Very, very beautiful design, Chicky Bear!!!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:09 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:I love the dragonfly Tara! It adds a nice delicate touch against the blue stone! Great idea!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:13 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Vee and Lori!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 12:42 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:love this necklace!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 5:44 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Gorgeous set Tara I love sodalite!!! I also love your pendant the dragonfly is awesome, wonderful job she is going to LOVE this!!!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 6:43 am #
Orchid Betty says:Beautiful bail and dragonfly, gorgeous set! Teresa will love it!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 6:51 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I can’t imagine that your sister would not love this – especially with that wonderful dragonfly you created!
The overall design of the set is beautiful!
Thanks for directions, Tara.
Into my favs!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 8:36 am #
sunny chick says:Tara, I love the dragonfly! Gorgeous set! Your sister is going to love it! I know I do!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 9:05 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:LOVE! SHE WILL LOVE IT!!
VERY SPECIAL 
On Jul 26, 2010 at 9:56 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you ladies! Your responses and compliments mean a lot to me!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 3:10 pm #
Lynn g says:You did a good job!!! and it is really nice, a very lucky sister..
On Jul 26, 2010 at 6:15 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, lucky sisters you have!! I just love your wire wrapped dragonfly and selection of beads.
SLS
On Jul 26, 2010 at 7:57 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Lynn and Shannon!