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on “first”:“I'm wondering why this person didnt go back and delete? Being the detail-oriented person I…” read »
on “first”:“I don't think so.because I don't usually have a problem. I know JenniferLynn had the same…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
- on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
On Jul 29, 2009 at 2:12 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Wow! Another great wire frame bracelet. With so many outstanding examples it’s time get this bracelet show on the road! Way to go Silly Chick.
On Jul 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Thanks so much Little Round Chick! Don’t know what happened to my description – it disappeared and I can’t go back to add one!?? I’d been wanting to do one of these for the longest – ALL the beautiful cuff designs that I’ve seen here were inspirational and this is an homage to each of them!
These are most of my favorite colors (anything southwest/Native American esp Navajo and Zuni)and Copper is my favorite metal – or is it silver….LOL
Components are: Yellow Jasper pendant (LB), African Turq teardrops (LB), Sponge Coral (most from LB) and Copper Artistic Wire (14g) and Copper wire (22g).
On Jul 29, 2009 at 3:23 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Shannon, this is outstanding!!! What an absolutely gorgeous cuff you’ve created! I love the colors with the copper wire and the spirals at each end are a beautiful finishing touch!
Thanks for coming back and reposting your info!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 3:34 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Lynn, Thanks for offering such sweet words! I needed a little of that Chicky LE sunshine today!!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 3:39 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:If you need somemore, I commented on your other bracelet (that I somehow missed back in June)!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 3:56 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Wow! Very nice Silly Chick!!!!!!!!!!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 3:57 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:Beautiful, Silly Chick!!! I love the stones and shapes you used! And I really like the spirals at the ends!
I want to try one of these too, but the heaviest wire I have is 18 ga. Hope to get some heavier wire next week. I love Artistic Wire – very impressed with it’s quality, and so much more economical than silver! I wish I had someone local that sold it…
On Jul 29, 2009 at 4:32 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Thanks so much Little Chick and Dizzy Chick! I’m glad you like it – it was fun to make – not nearly as difficult as I had convinced myself it would be! The artistic wire is easy to work with – not so stiff you can’t form the cuff with your hands! The spirals aren’t too hard either (although I know mine aren’t perfect, I was surprised they came out as well as they did!) – they took a little more patience!
Lori, please give it a try – wigjig.com has 12, 14 and 16g wire – 25 ft for 13$ +/- and that’s more than enough for several bracelets and they have it in many diff colors, too!!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 10:17 pm #
Leigh D says:This is so awesome! I have not attempted the wirework mostly because I have been intimidated. You did a great job!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 10:47 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Love the southwestern flavor!
On Jul 30, 2009 at 1:43 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Hi there Leigh and Fashion Chick!! I really appreciate the kind words!! Leigh, now that you know ‘all-thumbs’ here can do it, you shouldn’t feel intimidated any longer! I’ll bet you’d do a great job – after all, your other pieces are beautiful – no reason your wirework should be any different!
On Jul 30, 2009 at 5:22 pm #
Deborah says:Love your bracelet! I love the colors and shapes of the stones and especially your wirework. Really nice!
On Jul 30, 2009 at 6:45 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Deborah, Thanks so much for the sweet words! Really glad you like it! These are some of my favorites, too!
On Jul 31, 2009 at 9:12 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Oooh, NICE!! Love the colors!
On Aug 03, 2009 at 11:25 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:LOVE your bracelet! Fabulous!!!