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on “Fortunate mistake”:“I think a gold or silver gilders paste would look amazing and still maintain the pretty…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Fabulous design!…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Loving everything about this Terri! Great choices of Tagua to compliment your coconut chain.…” read »
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“Awesome pair of earrings!!…” read »
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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
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on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
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- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
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- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
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“Very pretty
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- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read » - on “The Uh Ohs!”:
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“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
Another glass bead necklace -- also sold!
About this design:
Same friend bought this one! I was experimenting with yellow and red glass, since they're not my favorites, but I wanted to just practice techniques. But this turned out pretty good, I think. And of course, put on a copper chain
Components:
handmade glass focal bead, copper wire (hammered), antique copper chain, handmade copper claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 29, 2011 at 7:39 pm #
Reet says:Love how it turned out! Awesome bead!
On Jan 29, 2011 at 10:37 pm #
Lynn g says:Looks nice, great job on the bead.
On Jan 30, 2011 at 11:07 am #
sunny chick says:Wow! Beautiful!
On Jan 30, 2011 at 2:36 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very nice … keep up the great work with the glass! SLS
On Jan 30, 2011 at 4:03 pm #
NY Bella says:Pretty!
On Jan 30, 2011 at 5:30 pm #
Little Round Chick says:That color combo really “sings” to me.
Love the bead and the way you have used it.
On Jan 30, 2011 at 8:04 pm #
Lauri B says:Wow you did great. I love the colors. Congrats!!
On Jan 31, 2011 at 1:24 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Great focal bead, Pam! They’re not my colors, but they look great with copper and I’m sure they look great on your customer! Congrats on your sale!
On Jan 31, 2011 at 8:54 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful and already sold. I can understand why.
On Jan 31, 2011 at 10:08 pm #
MoonBell says:Mmmm… yummy! Like a sunset, or maybe a banana/strawberry smoothie.