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Saturday Night Bracelet
About this design:
I made this bracelet last night while talking on the phone to my ex-boyfriend. Actually, he does most of the talking...so I can pretty much just listen with an occasional comment. Fortunately, I already had an idea of what I wanted to do.
Components:
ceramic target bead, vintage verdigris beads, Amazonite, Chrysoprase, emerald Czech spacers, Farfalle beads, Czech flowers, copper clay toggle and waxed linen. ..and copper chain.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 17, 2021 at 1:14 pm #
sweetjane says:It’s not that this speaks highly of my multi tasking skills…it says a lot of why he is my ex.
On Jan 17, 2021 at 3:14 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Well your multitasking skills are really good ….It came out really nice …I actually love it ….but I do sort of understand what your conveying…..there is a barn in searsport maine with just so much going on …its by the sea and beautiful but it is also weather beaten and has rough edges this bracelet takes me there
On Jan 17, 2021 at 3:29 pm #
Melody F says:So much going on here! Love the way you pull it all together. Thank you Mr. Ex, for providing the time to get this done. Sweetjane, maybe you should loan him out to us underachieving beading wannabes.
On Jan 18, 2021 at 12:20 am #
N Startsev says:Copper and aqua tones, very lovely.
On Jan 18, 2021 at 5:31 am #
Jogi says:I love this!
On Jan 18, 2021 at 11:19 am #
Maggies Mom says:Love the colors in this, Jane!
On Jan 18, 2021 at 3:17 pm #
Fresh Baked says:While the colors are a gorgeous mix, the copper toggle clasp really caught my attention! Nice!
On Jan 18, 2021 at 5:26 pm #
Granny Nancy says:Oh how I love the blues, the copper, and the design. Its lovely.
On Jan 19, 2021 at 10:48 am #
Crystal Canary says:So much goodness with all those multiple layers wound together. The different sizes & textures make this an outstanding piece. The copper if very eye-catching, and I really like the chain mixed in there. Awesome bracelet!
On Jan 19, 2021 at 10:49 am #
Crystal Canary says:‘is’ not ‘if’ That’s what I get for not proofreading!
On Jan 19, 2021 at 11:59 am #
sweetjane says:Thanks for all of your great comments!! I continue to talk to my ex-boyfriend…even though sometimes he can be very boring. Night time, for me, is a great time to get sparks of ideas on what I can make.