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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
…” read »
Lets Fly Butterfly
About this design:
This is a butterfly that I hand craved, this was my first time to do this. I will keep practicing. I just love butterfly's they seem so free and happy. This is not antiqued yet, there are 2 holes in the wings and one in the tail. The last photo shows the back!!
Components:
999 fine silverAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 01, 2011 at 9:57 pm #
NY Bella says:OMG! This is exquisite, Lynn!
On Jan 01, 2011 at 10:05 pm #
K H says:Wonderful pendant!!!! Did you make the carving from wax and cast the silver?
On Jan 01, 2011 at 10:46 pm #
Lynn g says:No, I rolled out my clay and craved it out with my tools.
On Jan 01, 2011 at 11:03 pm #
K H says:You are much braver than I am.
On Jan 02, 2011 at 3:28 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:Love it Lynn!!! I am a lover of butterflies too!!! all nature really although sea life is my most fav!!!!
On Jan 02, 2011 at 4:17 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:WOW! You are so talented Lynn, love what you have made!
On Jan 02, 2011 at 6:46 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is lovely, Lynn! I’m a butterfly lover too!
On Jan 02, 2011 at 8:41 am #
Lynn g says:Thank you, I think butterfly’s are so neat.
On Jan 02, 2011 at 8:55 am #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous! I love it! What will you use it for?
On Jan 02, 2011 at 9:19 am #
sunny chick says:Wow! Breathtaking! Love it!
On Jan 02, 2011 at 10:40 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:WOW this is awesome!
On Jan 02, 2011 at 12:54 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Ultra-neat. Looks like it was a lot of work, but worth the effort! SLS
On Jan 03, 2011 at 12:38 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Simply AMAZING Lynn!!
Hand carved?!! And your first time too?!
You truely have an artist’s soul my friend!
Keep ‘em coming!
On Jan 03, 2011 at 1:43 pm #
LAshe says:GORGEOUS! I can’t believe this is your first time! It’s stunning!
On Jan 03, 2011 at 11:32 pm #
MoonBell says:Beautiful work, I love butterflies!
On Jan 03, 2011 at 11:46 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Lynn, this butterfly is so beautiful!!! I also love butterflies and can’t wait to see what you do with this stunning piece!
On Jan 04, 2011 at 2:37 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Exceptional piece, Lynn! It looks like you’ve been doing this for years, so I can’t imagine what you’ll come up with after you’ve been doing it for a while!!!
On Jan 04, 2011 at 3:54 pm #
Angel Chick says:This butterfly is so gorgeous! You are very talented. I would love to be able to do what you do so very well! Great piece!!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 10:09 am #
Orchid Betty says:WOW I love this butterfly it is absolutely gorgeous!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 2:12 pm #
Cindi says:Beautiful!! Any chance of doing a dragonfly and then selling it to me?