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on “Another Earring and More Presents”:“Are the stones in the brass hoops a dark green fluorite and a light green fluorite?…” read »
on “Tundra Sapphire and Hamsa Necklace”:“Very lovely, delicate necklace with a pretty charm and beautiful gemstone beads.ppp…” read »
on “Another Skull and a Custom Order”:“Thank you all for your comments...I sell more bracelets then anything...so I do concentrate on making…” read »
- on “New Earrings”:
“Thank you all so much for your comments!! I needed more earrings for my shop...and had…” read »
on “Black with Pink Opals”:“Such a gorgeous necklace! I absolutely love it. I think the tapered ends just make it…” read »
on “New Earrings”:“Beautiful earrings. The abalone feathers made a fantastic pair. And the silver with the amethyst are…” read »
on “Fluorite and Quartz”:“I like the rough stone pendant. Beautiful as always.…” read »
on “Sun Catcher”:“So pretty for catching the sun. Hopefully there will be sun soon.…” read »
on “Copper Ball”:“I like this. It would be so interesting sitting in my living room.…” read »
- on “New Earrings”:
“All very nice. I like the amythst ones the most.…” read »
- on “Another Skull and a Custom Order”:
“I too prefer the 2nd bracelet, however many people love the skulls so I am not…” read »
on “Morse code wishes”:“Thank you for all your kind comments. If anyone gives Morse code beading a try - I…” read »
on “Home Sweet Home”:“Thanks so much you all for your comments!! I think it turned out well. I…” read »
on “Fluorite and Quartz”:“Thanks you all for your comments!! The leather lace is actually brown...and I am debating whether…” read »
on “Czech Glass Medley”:“Thanks, everyone! Beady the fans are from LB. I also the Picasso bisque art deco fans and…” read »
on “Another Skull and a Custom Order”:“Fun bracelets. Does the evil eye keep people from giving you the evil eye? The copper…” read »
- on “Copper Ball”:
“Fun wooden ball. Are the copper pieces tacked in place?…” read »
- on “Another St. Patrick’s Day Figurine”:
“Another fun little guy. Love the orange head and the beaded necklace.…” read »
- on “Czech Glass Medley”:
“These are so pretty. I haven't seen the fans before but the really work in your…” read »
on “Fluorite and Quartz”:“Yes, that is a wonderful pendant. I think the soft green Fluorite looks great with…” read »
- on “Cut Outs”:
“Love all of your beautiful pendants. They are all wonderful but I especially like the snake…” read »
on “The First Rose of Summer”:“Althea, such a beautiful bracelet. I like the added touch of elegance with the pearls…” read »
on “Sun Catcher”:“Beautiful Jacaranda. A 4 inch circle is great for a sun catcher. Just beautiful.…” read »
- on “St. Patrick’s Day Fun”:
“Wow. Your granddaughter is super creative and your beading makes it so fun. I love it.…” read »
- on “Fluorite and Quartz”:
“Love your pendant. And it looks so pretty with the greens and Amethyst. Great design.…” read »
- on “The First Rose of Summer”:
“Lovely Althea. I know a poem about "The Last Rose of Summer" but not the first.…” read »
- on “Another African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace”:
“The colors are great Althea. Love the huge striped African bead. And I agree with Crystal…” read »
- on “African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace”:
“Wonderful Althea. I also have some of the wooden beads, So fun. I love the way…” read »
on “Another African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace”:“Thank you so much, Pam, LRC and Crystal. I appreciate your kind words and support. Crystal, the…” read »
on “Soft Edges Bracelet”:“Where are the buys for the Soft edges bracelet?…” read »
- on “Another African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace”:
“This is fabulous! Stole my heart the minute I laid eyes on it! I…” read »
on “African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace”:“I'm with the other gals..definitely a bold necklace with a touch of whimsy from the cut…” read »
- on “Woodland Mushroom Pendants”:
“Took me a while to see them--really?!--but once the mushrooms came into focus--there's no missing them…” read »
- on “Millefiori Bracelet”:
“Perfect combo--definitely leave it as is!…” read »
- on “Morse code wishes”:
“How unique & personal!
…” read » - on “Home Sweet Home”:
“The house bead is definitely tempting to buy--I've also wanted one for years. I like…” read »
- on “Days of Wine and Roses”:
“Wow, this is excellent Beady. What imagination you have that is wonderfully executed in the…” read »
on “Cosmic Tulip Earrings”:“LOVE these earrings!!…” read »
- on “Another St. Patrick’s Day Figurine”:
“Thanks, LRC and SF Girl. It was lots of fun making this.…” read »
- on “Another St. Patrick’s Day Figurine”:
“That is so cute! I love that you made this with your granddaughter.…” read »
Millefiori curved focal necklace
About this design:
I found the curved focal in a thrift shop and loved it immediately. Brought it back to my studio and left it on my table for several weeks, just looking at it often. I finally came up with this design - a simple, single-strand necklace with porcelain beads.
Components:
Millefiori-style glass focal with porcelain beads, strung on 18 inches of 49-strand Beadalon wire. The clasp is a copper toggle.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 03, 2023 at 10:21 am #
Crystal Canary says:The wait was worth it! You did a fantastic job bringing out the colors in such an appealing way. I like the way you set the focal apart by framing it with the darker beads. Wish my thrift shop visits were as productive. I’ve not seen your postings here in the gallery before–Welcome! Hope to see more of your designs!
On Feb 03, 2023 at 12:41 pm #
sweetjane says:I agree with Crystal…the colors of the beads are perfect with the focal.plus , keeping it simple was a good choice. I, too, look forward to more of your postings!!
On Feb 03, 2023 at 12:41 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love the color graduations in your necklace and the focal is fab.
On Feb 03, 2023 at 12:42 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:This necklace was meant to be made in its awesomeness. You were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. I’m like CC in never finding any jewelry making pieces in any of the thrift stores in my area either.
On Feb 04, 2023 at 2:49 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Wonderful color combination in the focal and the smaller beads. Great design with an excellent choice of colors.