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Chatter
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
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“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
…” read » - on “Evergreen Copper”:
“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.
…” read »
Copper Blue
About this design:
The Dumortierite beads have a bit of orangish color in them. I thought the copper would look good with them.
Components:
Dumortierite tumbled nuggets, Brazil Sodalite faceted nuggets, copper wire spacers and spirals that I made, antique copper beads, bead caps, toggle clasp, findings, pearls.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 11, 2010 at 10:31 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:this is lovely Tara do you know the difference between this stone and solidate except for the price? I really think they look so much alike,,,,you have made some wonderful pieces are you doing a show or just beading alot??
On Nov 11, 2010 at 10:40 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Stormy. I’ve been saving up. These have been made during the last three months. I think the regular Sodalite is a bit more solid blue. I have some of it and it’s not speckled like the Brazil Sodalite. The Sodalite is more like the Dumortierite but without the rusty colors in them.
On Nov 12, 2010 at 12:07 am #
Orchid Betty says:I love the color combination, gorgeous set!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 8:31 am #
sunny chick says:Such a pretty set! Love the color combo!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 9:26 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Betty and Martha!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 10:05 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:I like it! Alot!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 11:00 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Cindy!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 12:07 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love the color of this beauty!!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 8:04 pm #
Lynn g says:Love this, and the 2 colors go so well together.
On Nov 13, 2010 at 12:16 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Lynn and Karen!
On Nov 13, 2010 at 5:55 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Pretty!
On Nov 15, 2010 at 4:16 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Alice!