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Moondance 2
About this design:
I was trying to duplicate some e tremely expensive pieces I've seen in the Sundance catalog.
Components:
Twilight delicate myuki seed bead chain 65538, Czech glass lazer etched leaf dagger 55401, Antique silver plated paddle headpin 56822, TOHO Ceylon smoke round seed bead 11589, Stainless steel oval paperclip chain 64093. Laborodite teardrop beadsAdditional Images:
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On Feb 04, 2023 at 5:03 pm #
Crystal Canary says:I see you deleted the other posts of this necklace and the comments. Did you finally get the pictures to upload?
On Feb 04, 2023 at 5:46 pm #
Sweet Melissa says:Oh no! I just realzed I deleted the awesome comments everyone left! I was hoping to show my mother but live and learn.I guess I was just embarrased to have all those pictures of the same thing. The last time I posted the earrings I made, I ended up thatnking everyone for their complements with the same ten thank you com.wnts from me. I do appreciate you’re feedback though! And help.
On Feb 04, 2023 at 9:02 pm #
sweetjane says:I would say you did an excellent job of duplicating the more expensive designs. I love longer layered necklaces. You did a great job!!
On Feb 04, 2023 at 9:37 pm #
Sweet Melissa says:Thanks Sweet Jane! Means so much!
On Feb 04, 2023 at 10:12 pm #
Little Round Chick says:The design is excellent and I love your choice of components. The muted color against the strong back ground color is a bit difficult for me to see. (It may just be my old eyes are not doing their job properly.) Isn’t it fun to do your own take on an expensive piece of jewelry. I’m sure yours is every bit as good as the other one.
On Feb 05, 2023 at 7:11 am #
Sweet Melissa says:Thanks little round chick! You’re so right, it’s a real satisfying feeling to be able to say “oh I can do that!” And then actually do it! It helps when you have company as inspiring as Lima,who also has every component you could possibly need. The feedback from other craftsmen like you is a huge help too!
On Feb 05, 2023 at 7:28 am #
Sweet Melissa says:Thanks little round chick! You’re so right, it’s a real satisfying feeling to be able to say “oh I can do that!” And then actually do it! It helps when you have company as inspiring as Lima,who also has every component you could possibly need. The feedback from other craftsmen like you is a huge help too!It was hard to photograph because it’s so long! Also, the colors wouldn’t come out no matter what background I tried.The beads on the smallest chain are a smoky grey with labradorite “tears”,then garnet round beads, and the daggers are a garnet color with smoky grey etching. The other round beads are a sslate blue.the rest of the “dangles”are a variation of those colors but I added pearls.
On Feb 05, 2023 at 7:48 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Lovely long necklace. Love all the different layers. Sometimes when I have a long necklace like yours I take sequential photos.
I love the close ups.