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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 »
- on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:
“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
- on “Shell Cove Earrings”:
“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
- 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 »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
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- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“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 »
Copper Ball
About this design:
5 inch wooden ball using copper cut pieces with Vintag patina paint
Components:
Copper, Wood, vintag patina paintAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 18, 2023 at 3:42 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What a fun and happy copper ball… Way outside the box! On a cloudy day you could brighten things up just having it around!
On Mar 18, 2023 at 4:10 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Once again LRC has said it better than I can today! What a day brightener!
On Mar 21, 2023 at 4:57 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Fun wooden ball. Are the copper pieces tacked in place?
On Mar 22, 2023 at 3:59 am #
K Ralston says:I like this. It would be so interesting sitting in my living room.