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on “A Rose By Any Other Name...”:“Really pretty flowers. I love the big dark pink one. The bracelet is quite striking.…” read »
on “A Rose By Any Other Name...”:“Wowza! Beautiful bracelet. I love the colors and the delightful flower beads. Flowers…” read »
on “Beads From Nancy”:“Beautiful sweetjane. I just love the little owl and the roses bead. You have a real…” read »
- on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Cool mermaid and I love the chain with the seed beads. The chain goes perfectly…” read »
- on “Tin Toggle”:
“Lovely sweetjane. I really like the olive colored druks in this one. And the toggle is…” read »
- on “Beads From Nancy”:
“These are really pretty beads. And then you have that cute owl. Fancy bead caps always…” read »
- on “Beads From Nancy”:
“Wonderful bracelet!! The beads remind me of a rose garden and who doesn't love a…” read »
- on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Wow! This is gorgeous! I love your top with it. It makes me…” read »
on “Mermaid Dream”:“Melody, the pendant has two spikes to glue the pearls.…” read »
- on “Tin Toggle”:
“Really good colors in this one. I like the flower clusters. The Czech glass works well…” read »
- on “Mermaid Dream”:
“This is an awesome mermaid pendant. I've been looking for some mermaid beads but haven't seen…” read »
on “Mermaid Dream”:“Yes, it is very dreamy. How did you attach the pearls? They look great…” read »
- on “Tin Toggle”:
“The colors are spot on with the toggle. I also love the flower beads you…” read »
on “Checking out my new tablet”:“Love the brown bracelet, Jane! Perhaps a whimsical charm or ribbon for the rabbit? The bracelet…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Thank you so much kye. I started it twice. On my first try I made brown…” read »
on “Checking out my new tablet”:“Thanks you all for your great comments! I'm undecided about the rabbit one...it needs something else...another…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“Thanks everyone for your much appreciated comments! I actually sent this customer a gift...another pair of…” read »
on “Like Night and Day”:“I had to come by for a second look. I am so amazed by your creativity…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“I just lost one of my favorite bracelets while visiting my mom. It's somewhere in her…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Great bracelets. Great photos too. Great mix of beads. Love the color scheme on the first…” read »
- on “Spirals and Polka Dots”:
“Thanks kye!…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Thank you all so much. KR - Don't give up - You'll get there. My husband said…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Love both bracelets - great choices of beads. The little rabbit is so fun. Wonderful toggles.…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“I also love the way you played up the colors in the Golem pendant. And the…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Cute rabbit bead! You find such interesting stuff! Your eclectic style is outstanding. …” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“Love the way you echo the colors in the Golem pendant. I had a similar boo-boo…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“So pretty!…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“I like the brown one best as well. The earth / autumn colors make me think…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“This is is so cute. The pearl one is pretty also. I'm glad your cuss was…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Both are great! However, like Nancy my favorite is the one with the browns also.…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“Beautiful! My favorite is the pearls one. Pearls are a favorite!…” read »
on “Checking out my new tablet”:“Love the brown bracelet. Black is nice as well but just favor the brown.…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Apparently I'm not close enough.…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“These are fantastic!! They are not only practical but extremely decorative! I really like the texture…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Wow BLE. These little pouch necklaces are the bomb. This one has so much intricate detail.…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Lovely! The picket fence adds interest to the flowers that I haven't seen nor thought…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Oh wow BLE! This is fantastic. So well thought out and executed. I love every single…” read »
- on “Mykonos Sands Necklace”:
“I think you achieved your goal. Delicate and beautiful.…” read »
- on “La Petit Oiseau”:
“Thanks to all for your comments! The little bracelet I made with the gold letters JOY...I…” read »
- on “La Petit Oiseau”:
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Chrysocolla and Garnet
About this design:
I have to say I love how this came out. So I kept it & made a matching multiwrap bracelet. It’s made with Powercord, the gems, a gold-plated bail from Tierracast, & seedbeads, gold-plated metal seedbeads, brass wire, blue-green fluorite, amazonite & apatite rounds for the dangles. I don’t have a pic of the bracelet but can show that once I’m home from California.
Components:
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On Jul 08, 2018 at 2:44 pm #
ClovisakaLois says:Beautiful blend of colors, love it!
On Jul 08, 2018 at 3:34 pm #
kye says:Oh my Moogie! This is so beautiful and the colors are so you! I can see why you’re keeping it. It’s just wonderful. Can’t wait to see the matching bracelet.
On Jul 08, 2018 at 5:36 pm #
EPBCornell says:This is so beautiful it is otherworldly. I would never have thought to use garnet with chrysocolla, but the results are nothing short of breathtaking. And the bead dangle is a wonderful and interesting focal. It must feel good to put this on. And without need of a clasp, comfortable behind your neck, too! I’m delighted for your great new jewelry set, Moogie! Splendid work! Do please add a pic of the bracelet when you can, for our added pleasure.
On Jul 08, 2018 at 5:44 pm #
EPBCornell says:Really great photos to get a good sense of the necklace, too, btw. Can see how it wears, moves, how the colors interact, how pliable it is, lots of angles. Just the right amount of information. No extraneous or redundant shots. Thank you.
On Jul 08, 2018 at 6:13 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Moogie, this absolutely beautiful. I can see why you didn’t want to give it up. I can almost picture the bracelet in my mind. Hope to see the real bracelet.
On Jul 09, 2018 at 1:45 am #
jdtt says:I would have kept it if it were my creation! It’s beautiful. I love garnets….
On Jul 21, 2018 at 4:02 pm #
Kathryn R says:Thanks for sharing these professional photos of this awesome necklace! I especially appreciate your “glamour shot” showing how the gemstones catch the light and produce a powerful interplay of color and texture. Combining garnet and chrysocolla: so creative and clever!
On Jul 22, 2018 at 9:01 am #
Moogie says:Thanks so much everyone! I did 2 big things that greatly improved my photos. I read about using my IPhone camera & it’s features & I bought a popup white box from Amazon. Then, before the temps got into the near 100’s, I took pics outside under the patio. I edited them & here we are! Thanks for the tips about not shooting in direct sunlight!
I sure appreciate the feedback you give & hope more people will chime in. I take the time to comment on as many designs as I can in an effort to either add a suggestion or just gush on how beautiful it is:). If I don’t comment it’s either I ran out of time or “If you don’t have something good to say, …”. Off soapbox!