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Chatter
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
Little black earrings
About this design:
I have had these brazil black stone beads forever, and can never wrap them neatly. I finally gave up trying to complete wrap the wire, and am relying on the bent wire to hold things together. Topped with chrysolla beads, all on silverwire. Handmade ear wires.
Components:
black stone, Chrysocolla, silver wireAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 27, 2011 at 3:14 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Cool…they look pretty sturdy and it gives them a little bit different element!
On Feb 27, 2011 at 3:23 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:Thanks! i figured if those bracelets can stay together, this should work!
On Feb 27, 2011 at 4:34 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Pam, I love the color/gem combo! Clever idea for attaching the Brazil black stones — I like the look of it!
On Feb 27, 2011 at 9:57 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Great little black earrings. They would be perfect with the LBD.
On Feb 28, 2011 at 8:18 am #
sunny chick says:Pam, these are beautiful and so creative!
On Feb 28, 2011 at 10:11 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Beautiful job!!!
On Feb 28, 2011 at 11:13 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:I like the look myself. You did a great job.
On Feb 28, 2011 at 12:18 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Pam, I have these same stones, and I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out a wrap! I love what you’ve done! So glad to hear they are sturdy – did you use 18 ga wire?
I love the chrysocolla with the black – very classy!
On Feb 28, 2011 at 1:44 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I love the bent wire! It adds a different dimension to the design.
On Feb 28, 2011 at 4:32 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:thanks ladies! Sue, I used 20g silver wire; I think 18g would be too thick.
On Feb 28, 2011 at 5:25 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 2:52 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I have those stones, too, and have never been able to come up with a good design for them. These earrings are perfect! I love the bent wire, and the Chrysocolla!