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Coral Coasts Bracelet
When I designed this bracelet, it was March and the Michigan winter was dragging on. My strong desire to visit a seashore, ANY seashore led me to...
Speed
This bracelet was inspired by an old speedometer cable. I'm really into repurposing metals.
Components: speedometer cable, 8.0 in. and trimmed
14k yellow gold filled 3-in. tube bead, textured and split
14k yellow gold filled accents and sterling silver cord ends
Lazy weekend fun
I’ve had a lazy weekend and there’s only so many episodes of Law and Order you can take! So.... did my favorite hobby.
Components: I had a few garnet wheels left and lots of Czech glass. The turquoise beads in the earrings are from Kingman, Arizona. There are several mining companies in Kingman. Take note of the little artichoke beads on top- they’re so cute!
Amethyst and Ametrine
The soothing lavenders of the stones inspired me with this piece. I like contrasts, so the facets and clunkiness of the central stone and the...
Components: faceted amethyst (1)
tumbled ametrine (2)
twisted garlic beads, 14k gf (2)
14k gf rondelles (12)
14k gf tubes (2)
corrugated round beads 14k gf (2)
bead caps (2) gp
smooth round beads (4) gp
S-clasp gp
Tumbled Citrine
I love the almost monochromatic look of the citrines and the 14k gold filled metal and all that texture it provides; contrasts well with the...
Components: Tumbled citrines (3)
14k gf twisted garlic beads (2)
gp copper potato chip brushed rondelles (10)
gf chain and toggle clasp
gf corrugated round beads (2)
Woven Bangles
These weave-able bangles make it easy to create unique designs using thread & seed beads.
Wire Wrapped Labradorite Bangle
Labradorite is one my favorite natural stones. Every since I started making jewelry I’ve been drawn to this magical stone.
Components: Brass Cuff, Labradorite Chip beads.
Citrine and Carnelian Beaded Bracelet
The colors of the Citrine and Carnelian beads brings warmth to my spirit. I wanted to make a statement piece with beads that will stand out.
Components: Carnelian, Citrine, Copper Clasp, Copper Leaf Charm, and Copper Chain
Feeling blue
Once again, I’m an avid bird watcher and I love bluebirds! I bought these crazy blue rectangle agate beads a couple years ago. Finally found a...
Components: Crazy blue agate ( I think these were LB several years ago.). Tierra cast connector, spacers and clasp.
Return of the Butterfly
This is a re-do of the Green Girl Studios Butterfly coin bracelet.
Components: GGS Butterfly coin, toggle and floral charm..LB, Phosphosiderate, Green Florite, Yellow Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, silver chain..LB and waxed linen
Dragonfly pond
4 wrap ladder bracelet inspired by the beautiful dragonfly czech buttons and how much I long for the return of the dragonflys to my summer garden
Components: Seed beads, czech button, czech 2 hole tiles, leather cording, c-lon, needles
Redesigned bracelets
I tore these apart and redid them. I made them a bit bigger and gave them a cool new bead for the clasp.
Components: Black hemp cord, black coconut discs, acrylic black bead with gold marbleing.
Green Eye Jack
Tribal agate beads are one of my favorites especially the green & brown
Components: Tribal Agate beads strung with leather cord and a metal focal as a button for closure
Kaleidoscope
A beautiful kaleidoscope of colored gemstones with a unique clasping design
Components: Various gemstones: lapis, jade, African opal, amazonite, turquoise, howlite and freshwater pearl.
Pewter ring with dangles and toggle clasp
Shades of Green
Green is my color this year...especially olive.
Components: a beaded gift...LB, sea urchin lentil..LB, Green Garnet..LB, pc bicone, peanut beads, brass lobster, yellow Mookaite, rustic rondelles, P.H. copper toggle, waxed linen
Chunky Winter Berries
Chunks of black onyx, red jade, and dalmatian jasper play well together in this fun statement bracelet.
Tribal Tubes
Boho/tribal is my favorite style, needed something to go with the metal link
Components: Metal sun link, czech tube beads, picasso seed beads and a metal button strung with waxed cord. Earrings-silver bead cap topping off czech tube beads strung with wax cord
Coined
Like the look of tiny strands of beads used as spacers so tried them with these red beads
Components: Strung red glass barrel beads with bead caps, czech cut seed beads for links and spacers, an old coin with a fold over clasp
Stoney Bird
I’ve had this crazy horse stone bird for years and never used it until I got inspired by Lima Beads’ heavy antique silver chain, antique silver...
Components: #7830 chain, #41398 leaf, #39041 Greek toggle, antique silver jump rings, all LB. My stone bird charm.
Knus
This piece was designed by Becky Nunn. The feather link has a slight curve, perfect for bracelets.
3 More Memory Wire Bracelets
Here are 3 more bracelets I made while on a memory wire binge. I would be lost with out the pliers made just for memory wire.
Components: one of everything, wood painted, wood, clay, metal, bone and you name it
Bad To The Bone
Wanted a simple white-ish bracelet to wear with anything
Components: Bone beads, bell drops and bead caps with a hook clasp
Sew Me Some Seeds
Really into sewing these beaded cuffs lately, so many colors and patterns to choose! The flower pattern I saw on Pinterest, the purple and lime was...
Components: Hand sewed seed beads into a wide bracelet. Leather ends on one, random beads sewed on top of the other
More Memory Wire
I used several kinds of beads in these bracelet including vintage glass, Czech glass, seed beads, 3 kinds of agate, jasper, coral, lava, 3...
Components: memory wire, glass, stone, metal, bone, wood, crystal
Purple!
Well look who is back! I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I just haven't been making much jewelry until the last 3 or 4 weeks,
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Components: memory wire, S.P. chain, Czech glass, metal spacers, tiny crystals, a piece of copper, a baroque pearl and a fluorite bead
moon bracelet
This idea just came to me when I opened my package from lima beads. I hope my pics show up on here. I'm new to this.
Components: czech glass button, silk sari yarn, brass snaps, silver thread
Flower Child
I wanted to make some funky bracelets and this flower connector was perfect.
Components: ceramic connector, lucite flowers, Czech flowers, Rudraksha beads, Czech 3mm Amethyst luster, one Phosphosiderite bead, vintage arrow, copper chain, PH copper toggle and Unicorne teardrops, waxed linen
Little Baby Blue-Eyed Owl
I always thought Grace's little mini owls were so cute.
Components: Grace Lampwork olivine owl, Czech glass leaves, seeds, Green Garnet, Unicorne glass teardrop, Patricia Healey copper toggle, waxed linen.....all from LB.
Tribute to Eileen
My friend, Eileen, passed away recently. She was 62....and she loved Butterflies. This is a tribute to her.
Components: Green Girl Studio...butterfly coin, toggle and floral charm, Green Flourite, Czech glass, Aquamarine, Lavender Amethyst, waxed linen and lucite flowers.
Bones
These bracelets were inspired by the bone links. The moment I saw them I knew how I wanted to use them. Since I have two sisters I decided to make...
Components: Weave Got Maille jump rings for the Foxtail weave, metal bone links, 10mm Czech pressed glass beads, 8mm Czech faceted rondelles, metal swirl and hand charms.
Raku + Leather = ❤️
This piece started life as a plain leather bracelet blank & raku link focal from Urban Raku. I dyed the leather, distressed it with a texturing...
Components: See above.
I wrote an update on my wire about a health issue. Being a retired RN, I always look for opportunities to spread health info. Check it out!
More Tis the Season
Actually, it's just the two pair of earrings that will be gifts...the fairy face bracelet might go on my Etsy shop.
Components: brass lotus earring charms, Lapis, SS links, ceramic fairy face, ceramic leaf, Green Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Lucite flowers, Czech glass, larimar nuggets, leaf chain and brass toggle
Happy colours
Another bead bracelet from the loom ~ lots of seed beads & small pearls. This one is 6.5 inches long, just around my wrist once.
Components: Lots of 8/0 seeds beads & small pearls, Czech glass beads, with gold plated ends & chain.
Multi colours
Another one of my loom bracelets with seed beads 8/0. I enjoy making these. This one is 20.5 inches long, it goes around my wrist 3 times. You can...
Components: A multitude of colours in 8/0 seed beads & small pearls & Czech glass beads.
The Bohemian
My take on a loomed cuff I saw on Etsy but I hand sewed mine (is quicker than looming but still took over 40 hours!)
Didnt like the colors at...
Didnt like the colors at...
Components: All size 11 glass seed beads, a few czech beads for accents
Flower garden
Just used a button, waxed linen, and variety beads. Several from Limabeads. Very easy and quick.
Components: Several Czech glass types.
Leather and beads
I made this with the wild flower mix with speckles porcelain tumbled rondelle 5x7mm. I glued the ends of leather into cord ends.
Chatter
on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:“Thank all of you ladies for your lovely comments.…” read »
on “All the luck!”:“Thank you very much all !!…” read »
on “Wild Jasper”:“This is so beautiful. That Jasper is gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“Soothing sea colors. I love this!…” read »
on “Little Green Man”:“Thanks for all your lovely comments!!…” read »
on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:“Lovely creativity! So fun and happy and joyful!…” read »
- on “Hardware Copper and Bones”:
“Very interesting components! Nice composition, too.…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“This is simple yet stunning and went straight to my Faves!…” read »
on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:“Love the colors and the design using the new chain. This bracelet actually determined my…” read »
on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:“Great journal! This would be a place to display my wonderful 1967 Mardi Gras trophy bead-string.…” read »
- on “Repurposed Steel Pendant”:
“Lovely.. . for some reason it makes me think of an elegant succulent dish-garden I saw…” read »
on “Fused Glass & Lava Rock Mala Necklace”:“This is very pretty. I like the spring shades in the tassel. And the matching beads…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“I remember now...it's blue calsilica jasper and LB has some gorgeous strands!…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“I can't recall the name I have always known it by, but I agree that the…” read »
- on “Repurposed Steel Pendant”:
“Excellent repurposing! Very original and great colors!…” read »
- on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:
“Very pretty journal! I've seen several very pretty journal covers on YouTube by some artists…” read »
on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:“I’m so glad you posted a new way to use that pretty bead chain as well…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“The contest between the mask and the copper chain above is pretty.…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“This is super. I did not know you could patina pewter. Did you patina…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“Great necklace!! I love the natural organic look.…” read »
on “Little Green Man”:“Very unusual and wonderful necklace! Gives an ancient feeling immediately, like being part of a tribe.…” read »
on “Little Green Man”:“Wow is right! The focal is exceptional and the colors are perfect with it.…” read »
- on “Speed”:
“A speedometer cable! What a novel idea. I'm all for unusual components and that cable…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“Great bracelets and what's not to love about Kingman turquoise! And those artichokes are just…” read »
- on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:
“This is really beautiful! Love the colors. I've never worked with waxed linen. This makes me…” read »
- on “Raven Pearls”:
“Rich, rich color! I love pearls of every color and shape. Beautiful color combo…” read »
- on “Spring flowers”:
“Spring is here, (almost)! Enamel work is always so fantastic and your pieces are no…” read »
- on “Amethyst and Ametrine”:
“Amethyst and gold are always a great color combo. Ditto to all of the above…” read »
- on “Tumbled Citrine”:
“Love the rich golden color of the nuggets. Great color and design.…” read »
- on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:
“I think this is a great bracelet...not real sure about the sliding square knot, but I…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“All are lovely! I especially like the blue bracelet and that focal bead!…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Tomasina....the mask is patina ed pewter. It's from a shop on Etsy called Inviciti. Thanks!…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Love your colors! Prehnite has always been a favorite of mine. Love the original…” read »
- on “Spring flowers”:
“These are fabulous! Thanks for posting! I made a silk scarf (painted,dyed) once many years ago,…” read »
on “Balanced in Blue”:“Beautiful design that looks so elegant and expensive! It also looks so time consuming and…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Please tell what the mask is made of, who made it, and where you found it,…” read »
- on “Amethyst and Ametrine”:
“Beautiful! The chunky stones look great with the more detailed gold components and the smooth tubes.…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Oh wow! This is just fantastic! You definately did the focal justice. I love each and…” read »
- on “Safety Pin Link Necklace”:
“Very cute! I like the safety pins with loops a lot!…” read »
