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on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
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on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
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“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
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on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
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- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
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“Great design. and colors…” read »
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“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
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- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
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Angel Prayer Beads
About this design:
This is a string of prayer beads I made today. I was inspired to make a bracelet for my grandmother and a matching string of prayer beads for myself. I'll show the matching bracelet when I finish it!
All beads are from here in limabeads! Here is the fresh pick: http://www.limabeads.com/Angel-Bracelet-for-Mommom-G31283
Components:
Aquamarine, Apatite, Chalcedony, Pearls, Amethyst, Fluorite, Butterfly Charm, Angel Bead, Sterling SilverAdditional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Take sturdy very thin plastic beading wire, allow yourself 3x what you want the length to be. Beads will need to have eyes large enough for the beading wire to pass through it at least twice. |
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Step 2: Begin beading starting towards the end [butterfly] of the string, but do not add the charm. Continue until you are happy with the length. Use the beads randomly or in a specific order, whatever feels right. |
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Step 3: Add several smaller beads, then the large, drilled charm [angel], and more of the smaller beads on the other side. |
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Step 4: Begin to feed the wire back up through the section you've already beaded. Pull tight. |
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Step 5: If desired, add more of the smaller beads to make the beginning and looped charm look even. Make sure you end with beads that will hug the wires snuggly but are big enough to fit another set of wires. |
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Step 6: Put both pieces of wire though the eye of the looped charm [butterfly] and then feed the string back down through a few of the larger beads at the end, then pull tightly to make sure it's all snug. Tie it off below one of the beads, clip the excess and you're done. |
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On Sep 22, 2010 at 6:23 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:This is very pretty I love those angels from GGS I have several I need to use great idea!
On Sep 22, 2010 at 8:29 pm #
Early Peanut says:Thank you!
On Sep 23, 2010 at 2:28 am #
Dora H says:so very creative, I know your grandmother will love it
On Sep 23, 2010 at 7:05 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Pretty!
On Sep 23, 2010 at 8:36 am #
sunny chick says:Lovely!
On Sep 23, 2010 at 10:03 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Very pretty!!!
On Sep 24, 2010 at 8:41 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is lovely. The angel is sweet, and the mix of stones is wonderful.