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on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
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on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
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“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
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on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
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“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
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on “Green dream”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
on “Green dream”:“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
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“Great piece!! I also admire anyone that can accomplish chainmaille work like you have. My hands…” read »
on “Green dream”:“This is beautiful chainmaille work. My arthritic fingers salute you! The chain pattern with the green…” read »
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“Beautiful work! I love how the little seeds flair out on the sides creating the…” read »
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on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.…” read »
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“I like all of these designs, especially what you did with the gold focal piece.…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“I do like those vintage end of day beads. This version really compliments them.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“These earrings are beautifully done. The alcohol inks give your detailed mini masterpieces a luminous quality.…” read »
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“Nice pieces Jane. I like how you highlighted the woven focal with the drop extension.…” read »
First attempt at Weaving
About this design:
Nothing fancy, i just grabbed some seed beads, fine wire and 6 mm blue cathedral beads, I surprised myself how satisfying this was to attempt.
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On Mar 08, 2023 at 4:14 am #
K Ralston says:Bead weaving is so satisfying, don’t you think? You did well. I love the cathedral beads.
On Mar 08, 2023 at 4:42 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:You chose great beads to create this bracelet!
On Mar 08, 2023 at 10:27 pm #
Althea A says:What a great way to showcase those cathedral beads. Lovely bracelet!
On Mar 09, 2023 at 9:59 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:I agree. Nice way to show off the cathedral beads. And a nice clasp.
On Mar 10, 2023 at 3:47 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Those blue cathedrals look lovely framed by the silver seeds. Very nice work.