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Blooming Lotus
About this design:
I fell in love with these lotus beads and knew they would make stunning earrings. I have been trying to learn some new techniques and have been practicing this herringbone wire wrap and I think it goes beautifully with the lotus beads.
Components:
Antique silver finish blooming lotus beads, Blue Calsilica Jasper, kidney ear-wires, 24g wire.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 02, 2019 at 4:56 am #
K Ralston says:These are very original. Nice work and you could wear them anywhere. What a great design.
On Oct 02, 2019 at 7:37 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Isjemz – Love the herringbone wire wrap. Looks hard to do. Pretty design and color.
On Oct 02, 2019 at 11:10 am #
sweetjane says:Lovely earrings….looks like you did an excellent job with the wire wrap…great design!!
On Oct 02, 2019 at 11:28 am #
dolllady aka Pam says:Gorgeous earrings! Lotus with blue gems is a wonderful combination.
On Oct 02, 2019 at 12:35 pm #
A Wandering Gypsy Co says:Thank you all so much! The herringbone wrap is actually easier than it looks! I watched a YouTube tutorial and just kept practicing! I love these lotus beads so much I’m glad I purchased all that was left!
On Oct 02, 2019 at 12:54 pm #
Maggies Mom says:Wow, these are gorgeous! Beautifully done wrap, too!
On Oct 02, 2019 at 5:16 pm #
Little Round Chick says:These ear rings are a great color and the design is outstanding. Love the herringbone wrap. It was a smart move to buy all of the lotus beads. Nothing quite so irritating as buying some and have the others sold before you can get back to them when you should have bought them all in the first place.
On Oct 03, 2019 at 7:57 am #
kye says:These are beautiful. The herringbone wrap looks wonderful with the lotus, blue Jasper and silver.
On Oct 07, 2019 at 1:14 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Great work! You did a fantastic job with the herringbone wrap!
On Oct 22, 2019 at 10:18 pm #
Saundra W says:Very nice.