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- FromTheBunker on “Fantasy Fuscsia earrings”:
“Thank you all for your kind comments. I am isolated due to illness and think…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“Love the color in the first bracelet and the nifty focal in the second one. …” read »
- Crystal Canary on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“Love the cool, relaxing colors in these bracelets. The material bead & the large PC…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“Both bracelets are beautifully colored. The focal on the second bracelet reaches out and grabs…” read »
- sweetjane on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Just delightful Althea!! The colors and design are great!…” read »
- Chali-o on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
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- Crystal Canary on “Beggers Beads”:
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- Crystal Canary on “Monstera Set”:
“Delightful set that will draw many compliments!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “On an Earring Kick”:
“Definitely fun! Love the texture & layers in the designs.
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- Crystal Canary on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Flowers, leaves, and hummingbirds all sing-out warmer weather & days spent outside enjoying sunshine & playing…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Rhyolite”:
“I like how you took the same gemstone & made three different styles of earrings with…” read »
- Melody F on “Fantasy Fuscsia earrings”:
“Saved to my favorites it goes!…” read »
- N thompson on “Hip & free”:
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- Alissa U on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:
“wow! Stunning.…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Beggers Beads”:
“Love the title! I remember the original bracelets, from India, in the early '70's. Nice!…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Rhyolite”:
“Rhyolite is my favorite mineral. You found a lovely batch with fantastic patterns. Very nice, simple…” read »
- Alissa U on “Caribbean Christmas Necklace”:
“I’ld happily wear this one - a beaut. But doubt I’ld attempt it. Still mildly phobic…” read »
- Alissa U on “Asymmetrical Drop Earrings”:
“Ooo - like em all but particularly the asymmetric pair!…” read »
- Alissa U on “Collar Necklaces”:
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- Alissa U on “Collar Necklaces”:
“Are these on a heavier gage memory wire or regular wire or different form that keeps…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “On an Earring Kick”:
“They are a bit funky. They're also bold and bright and would be fun to…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “Monstera Set”:
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- Little Round Chick on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“What a wonderful, bright and sunny bracelet. Spring or summer or any time would be…” read »
- Rocky D on “On an Earring Kick”:
“So funky and fun!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Monstera Set”:
“This a beautiful set. She I first glanced at the pendant my mind yelled peacocks!…” read »
- sweetjane on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:
“Thanks you all for your support. I have one more bracelet with hearts in it...I…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Stunning bracelet! It looks like a sunny spring day. I think we are all waiting…” read »
- sweetjane on “Third Wire Wrapping Class”:
“I love this Melody!! It's just perfect the way it is. I commend you for…” read »
- Althea A on “Back in the swing of things”:
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- Althea A on “Back in the swing of things”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Beggers Beads”:
“Love these bracelets! What fun they would be to wear all of them at the…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Rhyolite”:
“These earrings are all great! There are small tweeks between them but how many identical…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:
“Great use of green in this bracelet. Hearts are trending this year. Reminds me of a…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Filigree, Turquoise & Lapis”:
“I’ve been thinking about this necklace since I saw it. Striking pendant with a perfectly accented…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Necklace with Bling”:
“This set is beautiful, I love the colors. The fuchsia/cantaloupe beads have caught my eye before,…” read »
- JenJouterie on “More from Nancy”:
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- Little Round Chick on “Leather & Brass Necklace”:
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- Little Round Chick on “Sun Disc earrings”:
“Love the rustic quality of the new African beads. The "Family Photo" showcases…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Leather & Brass Necklace”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Third Wire Wrapping Class”:
“Melody, this is great! There is just the right amount of wrapping imho. It…” read »

Fun with Acetate Necklaces
by Elaina W on 01/23/20
About this design:
For these necklaces, I mixed a variety of acetate pieces with gemstones, tassels, and bead chain to create unique focals.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
A variety of acetate Shop all 11/0 acetate components.
Chain
- Wire
- Gemstones, Pearls, Recycled Glass, Tassels
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: I used wire (24 or 26 gauge) to attach wood resin, cork, tassels, gemstones, and druzy links to the acetate. |
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On Jan 25, 2020 at 8:55 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Such fun and pretty necklaces. I love the chain attached to the bottom of the half circle. Very nice.