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on “Pearl and Crystal”:“Thanks everyone. What's not to like about crystal and pearls....I love the combo! CC, the first…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal”:“pretty pearls make the necklace to match it! would be nicer from HOT HILDA'S DESIGNS…” read »
on “Windswept turquoise”:“Beautiful! Love it.…” read »
- on “Yin and Yang”:
“Great work! I love it. You can wear this necklace anytime and anywhere.…” read »
- on “Pearl and Crystal”:
“Absolutely beautiful!…” read »
- on “Springtime”:
“Thanks, ladies!…” read »
- on “Basic Black and White”:
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on “Pearl and Crystal”:“I love the mix of soft pinks with the white in this piece. The added…” read »
- on “Yin and Yang”:
“I use a raw hide mallet while I'm working then texture and finish with the chasing…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal”:“Very pretty! I really like your wire work!…” read »
- on “Gift from Tir na nOg”:
“I looked up Tir na nOg too. First time I learned the legend and I'm…” read »
- on “Yin and Yang”:
“I like the idea! Do you hammer the yin/yang links so they keep their shape?…” read »
on “Baby Girl”:“It looks like a pea pod. You are doing a great job on these dainty bracelets.…” read »
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- on “Gift from Tir na nOg”:
“Bev, I love your work. I started with wire- I'm a big crystal nut though: what…” read »
- on “FLOWERS OF AMETHYST”:
“keep on beading gals!…” read »
- on “Springtime”:
“The elements & color work so well with your spring-time theme! Love the branch links.…” read »
- on “Basic Black and White”:
“Classic combination that always has appeal.
…” read » - on “Gift from Tir na nOg”:
“Nice use of links!…” read »
on “Springtime”:“Oh wow! This is wonderful. I think the way you are using links is so effective.…” read »
- on “Basic Black and White”:
“So glad the text actually showed up on this post. Your bead pattern really goes well…” read »
- on “Gift from Tir na nOg”:
“What a great look you've achieved linking the Celtic knots. Wow! Very inventive a d beautiful!…” read »
- on “Jewels from Atlantis”:
“I agree this is so pretty. I really like your beadless chain. That's such a cool…” read »
on “Basic Black and White”:“Wonderful black and white that goes with anything in any season! The pendant was made…” read »
- on “Springtime”:
“This is defeinitely a pick that screams growing season is here!…” read »
on “Jewels from Atlantis”:“Lovely necklace. Isn't chain making fun! Good job with the chain and the colours…” read »
on “Prototype”:“Thank you! I'm working on another, Stingray I tried your suggestion and it didn't work
…” read »- on “Tribute to my mom”:
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- on “Jewels from Atlantis”:
“Thanks, Beady! I am always learning new things too. I think that is what keeps us…” read »
- on “Gift from Tir na nOg”:
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- on “Basic Black and White”:
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- on “Hummingbird’s Tree”:
“Thank you Becca & Beady. We have many stories about that little hummingbird--he definitely makes…” read »
on “Springtime”:“Ok Bev - this just screams spring - Yay. Beautiful. Love the Tierra cast pieces and…” read »
- on “Basic Black and White”:
“Something so pure about black and white - looks great with the pendant.…” read »
- on “Gift from Tir na nOg”:
“Love the Celtic knot link with the beautiful pendant. Had to look up Tir na nOg…” read »
- on “Jewels from Atlantis”:
“Very pretty Bev. The beads and colors are great. And - I always learn something new…” read »
- on “Prototype”:
“Beautiful Khristin. The sterling wire and topaz beads look great - and the wire wrapping is…” read »
Metal Feather Earrings
About this design:
These new paddle focals are fantastic for making a quick embellished necklace or a great pair of earrings. I decided to make earrings but added a little color using Vintaj Patina Inks.
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On Sep 28, 2017 at 3:36 pm #
ClovisakaLois says:Such a pretty project! Love the earrings!
On Sep 28, 2017 at 4:15 pm #
Jean C says:Very striking earrings!
On Sep 28, 2017 at 6:06 pm #
Fresh Baked says:What great components and so inexpensive! It would take me hours of measuring, cutting, forging, filing and sanding to make these. Love the metal paint colors!
On Sep 28, 2017 at 7:27 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Beautiful and no one needs to know that you didn’t do the long tedious part, but the fun coloring and putting together!
On Sep 29, 2017 at 10:51 pm #
Moogie says:I love the colors you chose & I especially love the fact that you actually thought to color the metal!! It takes that cute focal to a way higher level. Thanks for sharing your brilliant idea!
On Sep 29, 2017 at 10:53 pm #
Moogie says:Oops, I meant earrings, not focal. It’s hard for me to grasp sizes on screen
On Sep 30, 2017 at 7:54 am #
kye says:What a great idea! I’m going to have to check out the Vintaj Patina inks.
On Oct 04, 2017 at 2:32 pm #
Beadelish says:Very pretty. I love the colors!
On Oct 19, 2017 at 4:19 pm #
Wing D says:Which color is the patina? It looks like you used more than one.
On Oct 26, 2017 at 4:21 pm #
K Batts says:Can’t wait to give these a try
On Aug 04, 2018 at 11:20 am #
Maribeth B says:I love all your jewelry but would like to make chokers with slide on charms. Where did you purchase those ? I loved them.
On Feb 23, 2019 at 5:08 pm #
mmartinez6313 says:Love this look. I’d like to know how you got the paint on without touching the other bars?
Thanks
On May 29, 2020 at 8:13 am #
Maggies Mom says:Fun!