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on “Southwestern Summer”:“The focal really grabbed my attention. I just love rough nuggets. All the colors work so…” read »
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on “Lush Greens”:“Beautiful. Def one of a kind pieces…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“I must echo others thoughts here on how awesome your skills are in creating these pieces.…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Love this! It's all my favorite colors, love the silk tie, I want to do that…” read »
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“Wow..what a work of art! I'll borrow,when the other ladies are done. ( A scuffle may…” read »
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“This really speaks to me. I love your eclectic mix of glass,stones,and leather. Very nice!!…” read »
on “Southwestern Summer”:“I love this...the colors...design..it's all good!…” read »
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“A great necklace!!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I just love it...it's a great piece!!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just fabulous!! Great bracelet!!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Necklace”:“Ohhh, I love the bohemian-ish look!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Fabulous! Love your design!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Asia, this is a great piece! Love the organic feel it has! Congrats!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Me too. I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you and others…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“So cool! I'd be wearing these all summer long!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Light and airy. You're absolutely right...perfect for summer!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“It's beautiful, Asia. I'd wear it in a heartbeat!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:“Stunning! I LOVE the focal!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“I am always in awe of those who do metal work...that is one of many things…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“This is fantastic! I love the colors, and that focal is stunning!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Congrats Susie!! I'm so happy for you!!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Yep! I'm gonna frame it!…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Awesome job!!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set!!! You did an excellent job!!…” read »
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“Love all the colors!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Very bright and summery. Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
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“Love this one the most! Your metal work is awesome!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just gorgeous Asia! Are the rest of the beads from your stash? Or did you order…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Good thing I don't know where you live or I would sneak into your house and…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thanks Asia! What should I apply it though, so it doesn't wipe out of the grooves…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Molly! the cool summer set is gorgeous. you are something else. Fantastic designs.…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“I just love this necklace!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Susie, I'm so happy for you, frame that magazine
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Furnace Glass
About this design:
I was unfamiliar with furnace glass, also called cane beads, until I ran across a listing for them on a popular venue. I ordered some and fell in love with them, so I ordered a lot more and made this bracelet. It's very heavy!
Components:
silver chain and findings, furnace glass beads, Swarovski crystalsAdditional Images:
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On Apr 16, 2011 at 8:19 am #
B Miller says:I have a bunch of David Christensen furnace glass beads – thanks so much for the inspiration!!!
On Apr 16, 2011 at 10:23 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Beautiful bracelet … would be a lot of fun to wear this one … his beads are heavy aren’t they??! SLS
On Apr 16, 2011 at 1:52 pm #
Thunderwear says:Oh, he makes the most beautiful furnace glass I’ve seen!
This bracelet weighs about 7 ounces. Doesn’t seem like much until you’ve worn it for a while, lol.
On Apr 19, 2011 at 1:41 pm #
Funky Frog says:Very fun!
On Apr 20, 2011 at 1:25 pm #
K bjorvig says:I love the brackelet and i love David Christensen beads
On Apr 22, 2011 at 3:08 pm #
Kbetta says:I love furnace glass beads and I love this bracelet! Nice job!!
On May 05, 2011 at 1:29 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Nice chunky bracelet.