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STONES OF WISDOM
AMETHYST STONES BICONES OF SWAROVSKI
Components: AMETHYST STONES SWAROVSKI BICONES TOGGLE
20 INCHES
Dog jewelry
My dogs were the inspiration for these collars. I made these several months ago with a loom ( that blue loom) anyhoo... I put the beaded bands on...
Components: Leather collars, seed beads and many different adhesives
Pips & Daggers
Kumihimo. I wanted to combine these two as an experiment. I like how it came out😊
And I just realized I haven’t posted since my car accident! I...
And I just realized I haven’t posted since my car accident! I...
Components: 8/0 Japanese seedbeads, daggers, pips, magnetic clasp, C-lon regular size cord in 4 colors
Galveston Bay
Spent a couple days in Galveston. The bay was beautiful and the waves -we’ll i could watch the waves for hours. It’s mesmerizing!
Components: A kyanite cross pendant with white deposits on it. I also used seed beads, howlite beads, kyanite chips and silver findings and Swarovski bicones.
Touch Of Blue
I saw the blue glass and it talked to me.
Components: Zola pendants, blue Druzy pendant, black agate, glass rectangle bead, white agate.
More Wire Work
Another pair of asymmetrical necklaces. One with very organized wire shapes and the other free form wire shapes. Both are made with Czech glass...
Components: 14ga and 24ga wire, Czech glass. copper chain
OPALS
PINK OPALS AND PEARLS
FOR BRIDESMAIDS
FOR BRIDESMAIDS
Components: OPALS SOFT PINK PEARLS WHILT, SWAROVSKI, CRYSTALS. ROSEGOLD MAGNETIC CLASP
EARRING TOO!
Eyes of Wisdom Necklace
Then Larimar chips & silver accents in this necklace really make these new Tibetan rice beads stand out!
Butterfly with Curled Antenna
Whilst cleaning up a bunch of copper scraps I came across an interesting shape I had tossed in with the scraps. It needed some beads to see if it...
Components: 16ga and 24ga copper wire, blue crazy lace agate, copper beads, copper chain, handmade copper clasp
Birdie Birdie
This was a great ceramic bird to design with....I love the colors!
Components: ceramic bird, Red Jasper, Yellow Mookiate, Sunstone, waxed linen, yellow Lucite flower, copper chain and lobster claw
FULL MOON
FULL MOON SO BRIGHT
Components: SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS MOONSTONES OPERA LENGTH TOOGLE TIERRICAST
Aargh Again
Ok kye - I made a pirate necklace for myself. Hope I'll be wenchy enough.
Components: LB Goldstone Round 6mm, goldish seed beads 11/0, 12mm gold and black glass beads, glass nuggets, octo and skull from my stash, black 8/0 seed beads, 6mm purple faceted glass beads
Order Amongst Chaos
Wanted to make something crazy. So I decided to contrast simple designs with chaotic colors. Necklace is brighter than it appears in the photos....
Components: 11/0 seed beads - 8 colors
BLUE OCEANS
BLUE OCEANS OF THE GREECE! SANTORINI
Components: BLUE ZIRON, MOTHER OF PEARLS COINS SHELLS
MAGNETIC CLAP
JULY BIRTDAY GALS
JULY BIRTHDAYS!
Components: ONYX AND RUBY RED AB IBCONES OPERA LENGTH, MANETIC CLASP
GOOD LUCK AGATE
AGATE CHIPS OPERA LENGTH , SWAROVSKI 8MM CRYSTAL, FIREOPAL COLOR MAGNETC CLASP
LUCKY AGATES
LUCKY AGATES
Components: AGATE CHIPS SWAROVSKI FIRE RED.ORAE AB CRYSTALS, MAGETIC CLASP
Daisy Chain
Recently, I've been working on techniques that I haven't done in years. One of the first things I learned on my jewelry journey was how to weave a...
Components: Weave Got Maille jump rings for the Twist of Fate and Byzantine chainmaille weaves, 18 & 20 gauge Artistic Wire, various Czech glass beads, 6/0 seed beads and my handmade clasp.
Petros
Southern Utah petroglphs
Components: My hand made ceramic pendants, Czech beads, leather, various gemstones.
PRETTY FOR AUGUST LADIES
REAL PERIDOT REAL RHODOCHOSITE HEART MAGNETC CLASP
Components: Peridot, Rhodochrosite, HEART SHAPED MAGNETIC CLASP
Hina-Ika Goddess Necklace
These druzy focal pieces are great for creating a simple, sparkling statement necklace.
Asymmetrical Green
The frame for this necklace started life as a bracelet but I couldn't make it work. When all else fails have a plan B.
So I chopped part of...
So I chopped part of...
Components: 14ga and 24ga copper wire, 2 bloodstone beads, a pearl, a FP glass Czech bead, a sq. carnelian tube bead, a free form scrap of copper and antique copper chain
"One of these mornings You're going to rise up singing"
Making my necklace and thinking about summertime. So I had to listen to Louis and Ella sing the song "Summertime". Then I had to listen to the...
Components: Seed beads orange blue and yellow 8/0 and 11/0
A RAINBOW OF COLORS
A RAINBOW I SAW!
Components: CORAL SWAROVSKI, LAPIS LAZULI, TURQ. GOLD BRASS SPACERS RHINSTONE GOLD CLASP 22 INCHES ON BEADALO 0.12 THREAD
Ocean Bliss
So I actually took 20 some photos of this piece because there are so many different elements to it that I wanted to show them all! A family friend...
Components: Larimar, blue apatite, ancient roman glass, rock crystal, sterling silver gauges: 16, 20, 24 & 26
Very Old Turquoise
I remember buying these turquoise beads when I first started making jewelry. The first necklace I made with them sold at my first home party....
Components: grade C turquoise, vintage brass chain, brass melon spacer beads with green patina
Beads with a Ghostly Glow
Y'all would not believe what a pain those silly little chain sections were. I think I fussed with this necklace more than I have with any other in...
Components: crystal with AB finish, antique silver finish chain
Thank You All....
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you for your encouragement. I didn't actually think I could make a plaid and probably wouldn't have tried. But...
Components: 11/0 seed beads - orange, clear light peachy-orange, red, light blue, translucent matte dark blue
Sand and Surf
This is my favorite bead mix. I call it my beach mix. The aqua Czech ovals go perfectly with it. I've ordered some more Czech beads as I've decided...
Components: Czech glass ovals with star, beach seed bead mix, Swarovski crystals, silver shells
SUNFLOWERS
SUNFLOWERS THAT GROW SO TALL!
Components: BLACK ONYX ANS SRAR CITRINE OPERA LENGTG
ROSEGOLD MAGNETIC CLASP
4TH OF JULY
THE 4TH OF JULY
THE STAR SPANGLE BANNER!
THE STAR SPANGLE BANNER!
Components: Red, WHITE PEARL AND BLUE SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS
Necklace of many colours
Hi there! Did write a description of this necklace but for some odd reason it didn't show!! Anyway, the shell is glass, I have had it ages & kept...
Components: Turquoise, Labradorite, silver charms, glass beads, African Trade beads, silver button.
doube jade
double jade and scarab swarovski in green ab
Components: jade swarovsko green ab, swarovski pearls
Levorotatory? Dextrorotatory? Both!
Couldn't remember how to start a tubular peyote (so easy) so I checked out youtube. I started the stitch and after I had about 6 rounds I noticed...
Components: green, yellow and travertine seed beads #10, (the green ones are bigger than the others. some spacers, and 7 mm orange-brown faceted beads and an 8 mm square tile
Aargh
In my little community we celebrate Pirate Days in August. It's 10 days of fun. Everyone wears pirate costumes and eye patches and says "Aargh" to...
Components: I believe the faceted silver beads are LB. the rest are from my stash. silver colored beads (I believe glass) in 4 mm and 5mm, 5x7 red rondelles, 6 mm cubed crystal, and 14 mm red faceted glass beads.
Flying In The Clouds
I am still working hard to complete my unfinished projects (even though I get distracted with other ones along the way!) When I first saw this...
Components: Earthenwood Ceramic Flying Bird Pendant (LB), Nunn AC Swirl Connectors (LB), Amethyst carved rondelles, Czech rondelles (LB), Grey Agate (LB), purple porcelain beads, glass crystals, AC findings.
Reworked Necklace
Went shopping at the Goodwill store Sunday and had a great time looking at the jewelry. Bought 3 different necklaces and it only cost me $17....
Components: mystery metal with marcasite? LB antique silver chain, lobster claw clasp from the original, lots of curb link red brass chain, box link chain
Chatter
on “STONES OF WISDOM”:“Very pretty HH. Love contrast between the dark top and light bottom. But you also made…” read »
on “Dog jewelry”:“What a great idea. And I love the dogs. I love all dogs, cats, horses,…” read »
- on “STONES OF WISDOM”:
“Lovely!!!…” read »
on “Dog jewelry”:“Thx ladies- I knew y'all would have some good advice.…” read »
on “STONES OF WISDOM”:“Quite unique, it is a beautiful piece.…” read »
on “STONES OF WISDOM”:“Very cool!…” read »
on “Dog jewelry”:“I would definitly recommend not laying them flat to dry but curve them slightly(no further than…” read »
on “Dog jewelry”:“I want your beagles!! Very fond memories of my short legged beagle from about 12-23 years…” read »
- on “Dog jewelry”:
“kye - I like your idea of using velcro. That way you could re use the…” read »
on “STONES OF WISDOM”:“Love this necklace!…” read »
- on “PRETTY BRACELETS”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Pips & Daggers”:
“Thanks everyone. I just love our Lima community. Your feedback is very helpful. Warm fuzzy wishes…” read »
on “STONES OF WISDOM”:“THE PURPLE STONE IS YOU CROWN CHAKRA! ITS MAKES YOU THINK, TO CREATE! …” read »
- on “Dog jewelry”:
“These are so cool Robin. Such a great idea. Roughing up the leather is a good…” read »
- on “Dog jewelry”:
“Yeah Robin - You're right - My tube of E 6000 says up to 72 hours.…” read »
- on “Dog jewelry”:
“I let them lay flat for about 6 hours-maybe that's the trick. maybe i should let…” read »
on “What would you do?”:“Perhaps some matte black onyx instead of the lava. It's so much smoother and classy…” read »
on “Pips & Daggers”:“Ditto! This is an amazing and eye-catching piece!…” read »
- on “Dusty Blue”:
“Very beautiful necklace, love the style and your color choices!…” read »
- on “Eyes of Wisdom Necklace”:
“I agree with Fat Redhead Designs ... would never have put these together, but they're terrific!…” read »
on “Dog jewelry”:“No solutions to offer, but lots of oohs and aahs for these beautiful pet collars!…” read »
- on “Dog jewelry”:
“Did you leave the collars sit 24 hours to cure? I would have suggested e6000…” read »
on “Dog jewelry”:“Awesome! Love them! I was going to suggest stitching them on--but sadly,…” read »
- on “Dog jewelry”:
“Robin - Just love the collars. They are wonderful. Great looking dogs also. Very nice loom…” read »
- on “Pips & Daggers”:
“This is really pretty-I love the czech daggers. I've seen the pips but was unsure how…” read »
- on “Galveston Bay”:
“yikes Moogie-jelly fish really sting! We went to Moody Gardens and saw all the gorgeous fish…” read »
on “Pips & Daggers”:“This is spectacular, Moogie. The color is great and the design is unique. Love…” read »
- on “Pips & Daggers”:
“Hey Moogie! It's so great to see you posting again. This is a real showstopper! I…” read »
- on “Pips & Daggers”:
“Moogie, I have missed your posts! This absolutely fantastic!…” read »
- on “Galveston Bay”:
“Beautiful! Watching the waves, playing with the waves, and walking the beach are my favorite…” read »
- on “Pips & Daggers”:
“Moogie, Stunning! I really like the 'silvery & dark iris' colors combined together, and the…” read »
on “Pips & Daggers”:“I like how it came out too Moogie!! Unique, eye catching and classy!! Awesome!…” read »
- on “Pips & Daggers”:
“Moogie - I like how it came out too. Love the way the pips form little…” read »
- on “Galveston Bay”:
“Beautiful Robin. I love the way you wrapped the pendant and added seed beads. Such fun.…” read »
- on “Galveston Bay”:
“Love your creation. That kyanite cross is so unusual. Kyanite is one of my very favorite…” read »
- on “Galveston Bay”:
“Galveston sounds like the place to be. That cross is so unique and beautiful. You wrapped…” read »
on “Starry Night Necklace”:“I made this cute necklace but the stars want to turn backwards when I wear it.…” read »
- on “OPALS”:
“Hilda-this is one my favorites of your collection. The colors are soft and feminine. Love…” read »
- on “Touch Of Blue”:
“Annao, your necklace is beautiful! I love your design and the color is outstanding! Great…” read »
