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on “Paper and Silver”:“love the color of your beads…” read »
on “Washed up on the Beach”:“I can smell the ocean from here! Lovely set-the shell is awesome as a focal.…” read »
on “Washed up on the Beach”:“Lovely to have a memento of your favorite place! Such beautiful, calming colors, too.…” read »
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Donna, no that's a different weave. These are…” read » - on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
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- on “Turquoise dream”:
“Both are stunning! I really love the turquoise makes the colors POP! Great job…” read »
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- on “I made a ring!”:
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on “Mustard Greens”:“Love the design of both bracelets, your use of your own components, and the joyful spirit…” read »
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“I love this! Love the way you have the jumprings like a rose look with square.…” read »
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…” read » - on “Dalmatian wristband”:
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- on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
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- on “Mustard Greens”:
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Turquoise pendant
About this design:
I wanted to earn how to make the PIPPA knot that is displayed on the front of this pendant. Of course I had to do it in a rage gauge wire,
Components:
16 gauge copper wire, turquoise beads, apatite chips and a turquoise nugget.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 01, 2013 at 6:29 pm #
T Paul says:Very pretty and detailed!!
On Jan 01, 2013 at 8:26 pm #
KatsAllThat says:This is really awesome. The detail of the wraps is a marvel.
On Jan 01, 2013 at 8:57 pm #
Peggy3 says:Wow. Very pretty. Such detail
On Jan 02, 2013 at 1:34 am #
Sladochkin says:Awesome!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 10:30 am #
sunny chick says:What an amazing focal! Great work!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 11:38 am #
Fresh Baked says:Just gorgeous. Love the wirework and stone colors.
On Jan 02, 2013 at 6:29 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I LOVE that wrap! I have instructions, just haven’t tried it yet. You just nailed it! Great job!!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 7:17 pm #
Asia says:Like them all, but I really like this wirework
On Jan 03, 2013 at 4:03 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:wow!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 5:09 pm #
Sonali says:Gorgeous!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 6:19 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:So pretty! Amazing work!
On Jan 04, 2013 at 9:32 am #
Kate says:rage gauge!!!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:04 pm #
Frida says:Pretty, good job!!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 4:10 pm #
Dragon Stars says:Thank you! It really inspires me to hear such encouraging words.