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- Faye N on “Spring Rainbow Necklace”:
“This is absolutely adorable I want to try this one! Thank you for posting the directions!…” read »
- kye on “Taking a Break”:
“Your work is always so fun and fantastic. I really like the chain in your earrings.…” read »
- Jogi on “Stolen idea!”:
“Thanks CC. The two pictures with a white background are the photos I took of…” read »
- kye on “Pablo”:
“Very cool Pablo pendant. I bet your necklace will start a conversation. Nice mix of interesting…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Wood Spirit”:
“So lovely. You have really outdone yourself. And I echo all the comments above.…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Stolen idea!”:
“Jogi, thanks for the wire gauge info--that is some large wire. The earrings are great…” read »
- Jogi on “Wood Spirit”:
“I just love this. For some reason it makes me think of a spring in…” read »
- Jogi on “Stolen idea!”:
“Thank you everyone! Yes, I love about all Calder. Mobiles have always been so…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Wood Spirit”:
“This is a creative beautiful necklace! The focal is outstanding. I agree with CC…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Wood Spirit”:
“Love the natural vibe using rough cut nuggets & leather together. All the elements are…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “Stolen idea!”:
“Love your homage to Calder’s work! The earrings are fabulous! I know how hard brass…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Stolen idea!”:
“Wow, I love these! Every piece is super cool. There is something about the…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Wood Spirit”:
“Lovely necklace with a wonderful focal. So pretty.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Stolen idea!”:
“Wow. Great bracelet, earrings and wall hanging. Just beautiful. Love the earrings with the bent wires.…” read »
- kye on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Pretty pretty pretty! Really lovely Jane.…” read »
- kye on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Such a neat focal and bracelet. I like how half is rich dark colors and half…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Thank you all so much. Robin - It's 20 inches long (inside). The focal adds 2…” read »
- Melody F on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Lovely! I like all the flowery detail. The hummingbirds are the perfect inhabitants of…” read »
- sweetjane on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Quite mesmerizing!! I think that's an accurate adjective to use. Truly a work of art.…” read »
- sweetjane on “Stolen idea!”:
“Neat earrings...all of them. I believe I have heard of him and admired his work. I…” read »
- K Ralston on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Wow. There's so much to see here! It's just beautiful. I love the little hummingbirds. I'm…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “Stolen idea!”:
“What a great wall decor-I love that! Your earrings are beautiful- they remind me of water…” read »
- Jogi on “Stolen idea!”:
“I tried to fix the name, it is Alexander Calder. The edit seems to be…” read »
- Jogi on “Stolen idea!”:
“Here are my two other sets of earrings. Yeah, Pam, my favorites of his were…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Stolen idea!”:
“Your bracelet is wonderful! His wall hanging really caught my eye followed by your bracelet.…” read »
- Jogi on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“BLE, this is beautiful! WOW! I just love the way you used the hummers…” read »
- Jogi on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“Too cute! Go for it! When I clicked on the picture, I was not…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Beady, this necklace is fantastic. I too saw the focal and thought of lily of…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Beady, this is absolutely beautiful! So colorful & sure to make smiles. I can…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Wowza! There is much to see in this colorful spring, summer, and those gray days…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“Love your idea Pam. I think you should try it Robin.…” read »
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“More... Sorry to add so many photos. …” read »
- sweetjane on “Compulsion Strikes Again”:
“Thanks you all!! Yes, the owl is ceramic and I don't think I took a picture…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“Cute idea that a guy could use to decorate a fishing cap for Father's Day.…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“Well for one thing - I put the head at the wrong end hahaha. Now…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Compulsion Strikes Again”:
“Love the owl. Is it ceramic? Lovely bracelet.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“I know nothing about fishing either - but I love the insect you made. Very cool.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Minimal”:
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- Beady Little Eyes on “Taking a Break”:
“Love the pink earrings with the chain. Your bracelet is also pretty - love the little…” read »

Low Tide Earrings
by Andrea at Lima on 04/21/22
About this design:
Turquoise is my favorite, and these antique silver drops were just calling for me to wire wrap them. It turned out to be a great combo. Plus, you will have leftover Turquoise chips to make yourself a matching bracelet:)
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
You will need Turquoise chips, antique silver teardrop focals, 20 gauge wire, and a pair of ear wire. Recommended tool: round nose pliers
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Measurements: 24 Gauge Wire or 0.5mm
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On Apr 22, 2022 at 11:10 am #
Crystal Canary says:Andrea, I love the way you added the turquoise chips within the framework! Chips & nuggets are a favorite of mine, and with the nice selection that Lima carries, there are so many possibilities. These are great!
On Apr 23, 2022 at 4:04 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Turquoise and silver… Always great together!
On Apr 24, 2022 at 7:34 pm #
sweetjane says:These are great!! A wonderful way to use chips in earrings. I’ve got some Moonstone chips that I ‘d like to use with these frames. Thanks!!
On Apr 26, 2022 at 8:53 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Lovely. I really love the chips on the wire and the open teardrop is perfect.
On May 10, 2022 at 11:57 pm #
I Stockstill says:Beautiful!
On May 12, 2022 at 7:43 am #
Andrea at Lima says:Thank your for your kind comments!