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Chatter
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“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 »
- on “African sunset”:
“I love all of your designs with the african beads! Looks so rustic!…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Robin!! I was actually just thinking about you recently and wondering if you would reappear. Great…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“Thanks everyone for your comments...yes, the gold necklace is iffy.…” read »
- on “Kind of Random Bracelet”:
“Thanks everyone for your comments!! I actually took apart this bracelet, as I had a…” read »
on “Magnesite Turquoise”:“Definitely keep the bracelet- it’s beautiful! You did an awesome job on the wiring! The flowers…” read »
- on “Kind of Random Bracelet”:
“Jane, long time my friend. Your bracelet is beautiful- so original and unique. Everything in…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“It doesn’t seem to want to post. I used wood earring blanks. I painted…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Stingray suggests purple and amber bead drops on the gold necklace pendant. That sounds luscious.…” read »
on “A Few More”:“I love the gold one with purple and amber bead drops. It looks like one of…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“These are so beautiful! Your description never posted and I would love to know more about…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“These are gorgeously stunning! The layered look is perfect from the 3D mountains to the…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I love the blue necklace and the tangerine earrings. I'm still not sure about the gold…” read »
Black Beauty
About this design:
I was putting random things together that I store in a cookie tin. I find my most creative process this way.
Components:
Black wire, Czech glass flower, vintaj black findings, glass pearls, Czech glass chain.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 23, 2023 at 8:59 pm #
K Ralston says:So pretty. I love the Czech glass flower.
On Mar 24, 2023 at 4:05 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:This is a pretty bracelet!
On May 28, 2023 at 10:34 pm #
maxcitypants3 says:I really like this! Very cute!