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on “Polygon Drops”:“Thanks you all!! I got a bunch of vintage/retro beads from this seller. I just kinda…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“I really like this design! The duos really bring attention to the patina. Very cool and…” read »
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on “Polygon Drops”:“Wow. I really love these earrings sweetjane. The shapes are very interesting. And the colors so…” read »
on “The Raven”:“Wow Crystal. Wish I could have seen that waving, slapping and shouting. How entertaining! Yeah ravens…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“These are gorgeous! I love the reversible drops. It basically doubles the number of…” read »
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on “Getting in the Groove Again”:“Jane, this necklace is gorgeous. I wish I could see a photo of it on someone.…” read »
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Busy as a bee
About this design:
A garden theme bracelet. The bees and butterflies are busy in my yard. The bees especially like dill- which I let grow those big flower heads. This kind of nature inspired me and soothes my soul!
Components:
Polymer clay cuff. 2/0 matubo beads, 8/0’s and 6/0’s seed beads, assorted Czech glass beads. A mood bee bead . One of LB’s fancy chains. And a silver bee charm that t patina’d. Silver findings a lobster clasp that I patina’d.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 21, 2022 at 6:41 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Robin, this is an outstanding bracelet! The focal bead is stunning.
On May 21, 2022 at 7:08 pm #
Jogi says:What a beautiful piece! WOW! I love all of the special additions you made.
On May 21, 2022 at 7:52 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Love all the love notes to bees in this bracelet. The focal is a piece of art!
On May 22, 2022 at 9:08 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Beautiful bracelet. love all the little additions – especially the mood bee – what fun. Bees are going crazy here also. Nice to see. Oh – and I love your sunflower.
On May 22, 2022 at 1:50 pm #
sweetjane says:A great tribute to the gardens that are flourishing everywhere! I have not planted anything…yet. I have some snapdragon seeds…my favorite flower. I had better get busy…my neighbor has promised to help me.
On May 22, 2022 at 5:07 pm #
kye says:That focal is great. I really like all the additions, especially the bees. So cute.
On May 24, 2022 at 1:12 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Great piece with all the bees & flowers! The gold drop chain is a nice way to add a little flash & jingle–perfect element for the theme. I also love how you painted a few of the pieces, bringing them to the fore. Bees are wonderfully busy little creatures that are so important to our ecosystem–I enjoying watching them pollinate our garden.
On May 24, 2022 at 11:18 pm #
K Ralston says:You’ve got rich Earth tones in this bracelet and the bracelet bar is gorgeous. I didn’t know bees like dill.