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on “Heishi Hoops”:“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
on “Heishi Hoops”:“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
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“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
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“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
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 »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“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 »
on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
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 »
on “Green dream”:“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 »
- on “Green dream”:
“Beautiful work! I love how the little seeds flair out on the sides creating the…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“Thanks you all for your comments!! Yes, Crystal, those are the marigold wood beads. I like…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“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 »
on “Beach Goddess Stacked Bracelets”:“Awesome degine..https://erijewelry.com/…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“The vintage Czech beads have much more impact lined up--they are so colorful--hope you got bunches…” read »
on “African sunset”:“I'm diggin' the tribal vibe! Love the brass element.…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“Nice pieces Jane. I like how you highlighted the woven focal with the drop extension.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Oh Robin, I am so sorry to hear about the tornadoes. I am glad your…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“CC, no, it’s not a view from my house. I live in east Texas, piney woods.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Robin, these are absolutely incredible! The mountains & trees are so very realistic & beautifully…” read »
- on “Black Beauty”:
“I really like this! Very cute!…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I really like your seed bead work on the blue one. All very nice!…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Both bracelets are great designs! The Orange one is my favorite! Fall is a…” read »
I Watch Band take 2
About this design:
I am still looking at these online. I looked at a couple you tube videos. I’m still thinking I can make one- so…. I think this one is better, but not totally the way I want it. I’m not paying attention to detail like I use to. I’m looking again… maybe I have too many beads?
Components:
I used 1.5 metallic round leather with a pretty good matching 0.5 wax cord for putting it together. In order are 2 tiny picture jasper tubes, then 2 bronsite cubes, square tube cherry jasper, 6 ml cherry jasper round with Czech fire glass beads, picture jasper tube, 2 6/0 beads, Czech glass tube, 6/0. Copper daisy spacer beads. 4 copper plated pewter barrel spacers. A little macrame which one side has more than the other. Macrame slide.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 11, 2023 at 8:35 pm #
sweetjane says:It’s nice to see you post, if only on occasion. I think it looks pretty good…I especially like the closure. I don’t think you have too many beads. I wouldn’t know how to begin making a watch band. I hope one day you will get back to making jewelry like you used to. We all miss you!!
On Mar 12, 2023 at 6:51 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Wow Robin. So pretty and unique. I love the combination of beads. And the macrame is cool.
On Mar 13, 2023 at 3:34 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Robin, this turned out great. I like the choice of metallic leather–and I don’t think there are too many beads. YouTube is a wonderful resource with so many videos on just about any beading project you can think of. Creating your own watch band creates a one-of-a-kind piece–very cool.
On Mar 14, 2023 at 5:11 pm #
Island Deb says:What is “too many beads”? Nope, looks great! Texture mix is fantastic.
On Mar 14, 2023 at 10:08 pm #
K Ralston says:It’s great Robin. Looks like it would be difficult to attach to the watch.
On Mar 17, 2023 at 11:39 am #
Robin nursechick says:Kay, there is a connector there on either side of the Watch- I put Larks knot on the connector to start each side.
On Mar 18, 2023 at 1:55 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Definitely a unique and one of a kind design. I love the texture and color of the watch band. Too many beads? Never!