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on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Thank you Peggy and Laud for the wonderful comments. Yes they are Laud, or peanut shaped.…” read »
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…” read » - on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
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on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Omigosh Wanda.... I do not have the words to adequately express just how awesome this peace…” read »
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“Just beautiful. What a great mix of materials. those chunky Carnelian are nice and juicy.
…” read » - on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
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“This is gorgeous. Sometimes using leftovers can give you the best pieces!…” read »
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- on “Violets”:
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“All I can say is wow!! That is a lot of work. It's just stunning!…” read »
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“Gorgeous design! Love the gold with the deep rich colors.…” read »
Black and blue bracelet
About this design:
Have you ever tryed to weave over four (side by side) memory wires? I just done that. Terrible! That memory wire really is keeping its shape and my wires were not under control! Finally I managed to finalize them.
Components:
Memory wire, waxed cotton cord, bronze, silver plated cypsy bellsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 3:21 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:love these! doesn’t look like you had any trouble because they look great!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 3:21 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:So beautiful, love this!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 3:35 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:These arae wonderful, Arja! You are one talented lady…all of your creations are amazing!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 5:21 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Arja, these are fantastic! Love the colors!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 7:36 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, Arja, looks like you tamed the ‘monster’ memory wire … it definitely has a mind of it’s own, doesn’t it? Very pretty. Something so new and unique!! SLS
On Mar 21, 2011 at 8:57 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Arja, I received my April/May issue of “Step by Step Wire Jewelry” magazine in today’s mail and guess who is featured on pages 30-31?!?!?! YOU!!!
Congrats on having your zipper bracelet design featured!!! I’m so happy for you and proud of you, my friend!!! 
On Mar 21, 2011 at 9:29 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Lynn, I received mine today too and my heart almost stopped … her bracelet is on the cover and I recognized it immediately as being Arja’s! Congrats my friend … nice article, way to go!!! SLS
On Mar 21, 2011 at 10:16 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Me, Too!
Congrats Arja!!!
this is a fabulous bracelet too!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 10:14 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:This is so cool, Arja, I love it!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 11:43 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Got my copy too!! I saw the bracelet and said, “that looks like Arja’s work”. Sure enough! You go girl!!!
I’m proud of you!
And this memory wire bracelet. Oh, I don’t think my brain could take the frustration!! It SO beautiful and I love the design!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 1:20 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Such wonderful designs !!!! I especially love the first picture !!!
Congrats on the magazine feature !!!! You so deserve it !!!!!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm #
Arja A says:Thank you dears
. Looking forward to see my copy of SBSWJ. Maybe I have to wait week or two before it flys all the way from US to Finland.
On Mar 22, 2011 at 2:30 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:This is lovely!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 5:09 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Arja, I had the same reaction as Mary when I saw the magazine cover! I even told my hubby that the bracelet reminded me of that stunning necklace design you posted here awhile back! He was happy to get to see your photo and read about you — he also loves the 2 pieces I’ve purchased from you!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 6:24 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow so neat Arja!! I new it was you right away in the magazine, congrats too you..
On Mar 26, 2011 at 11:11 am #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:Oh, Arja, everything you touch turns to gold!!
On Apr 17, 2011 at 7:46 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I can’t even imagine the pain you went through to make these fabulous bracelets, Arja! You have the patience of a saint! These are a 10 on the WOW scale!