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Turquoise Torc
About this design:
I was playing again with the copper wire, and I decided to make a matching collar for the bracelet.
Components:
copper 20 gauge, copper beads, turquoise beads, Carnelian,Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 17, 2010 at 5:30 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:Love it Laurie!!
On Oct 17, 2010 at 5:59 pm #
Reet says:Very nice!
On Oct 17, 2010 at 6:18 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:nice does it stay well? It is pretty!
On Oct 17, 2010 at 6:33 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Love the colors together!
On Oct 17, 2010 at 7:26 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thanks, friends! i sold one of these at my show last week. I really liked it, so I made myself one to keep!
It is very comfortable (to me) for wearing. i have the copper loose so it does not sit as a choker, but rather lays like a torq!
On Oct 17, 2010 at 7:37 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Great idea … love it! SLS
On Oct 17, 2010 at 7:44 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Love the color combo. Looks great
On Oct 17, 2010 at 8:35 pm #
NY Bella says:Stunning!
On Oct 18, 2010 at 12:27 am #
Skittles mommy says:Awesome…I really have to try my hand at making something like this! I really like it a lot!!!
On Oct 18, 2010 at 8:08 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful collar, Laurie. The Turquoise and Carnelian are fabulous together.
On Oct 18, 2010 at 8:09 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thank you everyone for all the wonderful comments. I am glad you like it!
On Oct 18, 2010 at 2:37 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is a great idea , Lorrie !!!!
And so pretty… glad you kept one for yourself !!!!!
On Oct 18, 2010 at 6:54 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow I love this!!!! great idea.
On Oct 18, 2010 at 9:12 pm #
sunny chick says:Lorrie! This is gorgeous!
On Oct 21, 2010 at 8:44 pm #
Dora H says:LOVE IT !!!
On Oct 21, 2010 at 10:06 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Very unique design Lorrie! I’ve made a few similar necklaces with memory wire. They are quite comfortable, not binding for a shorter necklace. And I love the combination of stones you used in this piece.
On Oct 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thank you Everyone, for all the kind comments! I am glad you like this! I wore it today, and I still really love it