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on “If I Was An Insect”:“Dragonflies are amazing--and that is one splendid focal bar! The flowered porcelains are sweet with…” read »
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Even More Soochow
About this design:
A few nights ago I couldn't sleep so I started thinking about designs I'd like to try. This is what I envisioned. Luckily I remembered it the next morning.
Components:
Weave Got Maille jump rings for the Roundmaille chainmaille weave, 20 gauge Artistic Wire, 4mm Antique Soochow Jade (LB), and 13×4mm Antique Soochow Jade tubes (LB).Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 28, 2022 at 10:13 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Just beautiful kye. I love the jade tubes and rounds. So glad you remembered the design.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 12:21 pm #
K Ralston says:Chainmaille looks so difficult. You do good work. I love the jade tubes.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 1:57 pm #
Robin nursechick says:Wowza- that a beautiful bracelet! I love the jade tubes too! Love it!
On Jan 28, 2022 at 2:30 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I love your whole bracelet! I can’t come up a word to describe it.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 2:35 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Wow this is so pretty !! It has an ancient treasure feel about it
On Jan 28, 2022 at 2:53 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Kye, are you night-time creating too? Sometimes I think I’m going to remember in the morning, but to no avail–I’m glad to did. This is stunning! I love the multicolored rings you used in the weave–and what better to match with them than Antique Soochow Jade? The way you finish off the ends of the weave with the three sets of beads has always been a favorite technique of mine. I really, really, really like this!
On Jan 28, 2022 at 8:03 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Gorgeous stones! Your ‘dreamy’ design turned into a stunning reality….well done!
On Jan 29, 2022 at 9:25 am #
kye says:Thanks guys for taking the time to comment. I always appreciate the feedback I get from you.
On Jan 29, 2022 at 11:05 am #
Beadaholic1 says:Another fantastic piece! Your works are an inspiration…such meticulous detail…love it!
On Jan 29, 2022 at 12:56 pm #
sweetjane says:Just wonderful, as always, to see your work! Absolute perfection!!
On Jan 31, 2022 at 7:47 pm #
Jogi says:Wow! This is so pretty. I love how you paired the colors with the Shoochow jade. This is a great bracelet, well done!
On Feb 01, 2022 at 1:56 pm #
Moogie says:Kye, you are so creative! The multicolor jumps compliment the soochow beautifully. And incorporating a triple strand in the middle is a great idea. I wish I could remember all these neat ideas. I’ll fav this to help me remember!
On Feb 02, 2022 at 5:55 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Soochow and chain maille… what a gorgeous combo. Love the color and the design is fabulous!