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on “Sonya earrings”:“I agree with you both, I thought the same after I'd looked at them again!…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
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on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
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“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
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“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
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“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read »
Silver Quartz
About this design:
This is a neutral set that goes great with most colors. Also, my first cabochon wrap and I'm not sure I did so great.
Components:
Natural Silver Quartz flat squares and flat ovals. Wrapped Natural Silver Quartz cabochon. Sterling silver round beads, clasp, ear wires, findings. Silver plated toggle clasp on bracelet.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 11, 2010 at 10:28 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:OMG! you did a fine job! I really love this set…you know after my first wraped peice I never tried it again…this winter I am going to change that ..I hope you do more you did so well!!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 12:11 am #
Orchid Betty says:You did a great job wrapping the cabochon, fabulous necklace!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 8:32 am #
sunny chick says:Congrats on wrapping your first cab! Woo Hoo! It turned out fabulous! Another beautiful set.
On Nov 12, 2010 at 9:25 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Stormy, Betty and Martha. I’ll have to try again….
On Nov 12, 2010 at 9:56 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Tara, I don’t see anything wrong with that pendant! Good for you for putting this out there and trying something new! There is so much talent here!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 11:02 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Cindy. There is a lot of talent! Sometimes it’s sort of daunting! There are so many pros on here.
On Nov 12, 2010 at 12:06 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Beautiful job on wrapping the cab Tara!!
On Nov 12, 2010 at 8:03 pm #
Lynn g says:I like the different shapes you used in this one..
On Nov 13, 2010 at 12:15 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Karen and Lynn.
On Nov 13, 2010 at 1:57 pm #
NY Bella says:Very pretty!
On Nov 13, 2010 at 5:54 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty wire work is great~!
On Nov 15, 2010 at 4:15 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Bella and Alice!