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Magnesite Turquoise
About this design:
I found the frame for the bracelet on my work table. It has been there for ages. The beads have been in my stash for a long time, too.
I wore this bracelet for a day and it was comfortable but I'm still not sure if I will sell it. Maybe I need it...?
The flowers are are from my front yard and have been wildly blooming because of all the rain we've had this year. The big bud is a jungle cactus (epiphyllum) and the small ones are Poorman's orchids (epidendrum.
Components:
12ga and 24ga copper wire, dyed magnesite, a rock from my yardAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 23, 2023 at 1:04 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Wow, I love this bracelet cuff! The unique & larger shape of the rice magnesite beads add a new dimension to this style design of yours. And as far as keeping it–oh, yes. But if you’re like me…you must overfloweth in jewelry. I now buy furniture with the idea of jewelry storage in mind. I loved the cactus bloom photo so much, that I copied it to grace my desktop screen–I hope that’s o.k…? Enjoy your beautiful, colorful flowers; it seems the blooms never last long enough for me.
On May 23, 2023 at 1:41 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:This is a stunning bracelet! I would make it a keeper! If you still have one of your first necklaces you made using a sharpie would be a piece to go with this bracelet.
On May 23, 2023 at 2:03 pm #
Little Round Chick says:CC and Pam thanks for the nice comments. I wasn’t sure when I started putting the beads in if I would like it…but I did!
CC of course I don’t mind you using the flower for a screen saver. Enjoy it!
On May 24, 2023 at 2:06 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:LRC – Did it again. Lovely bracelet. Some things we make we need to keep. Your flowers are beautiful also.
On May 26, 2023 at 4:49 pm #
swerdybird says:bracelet definitely a keeper. love your cuffs. Glamorous bud. i have spent a lot of time in wild places in greece & have been surprised that there is an amazing array of wild orchids – including monkey & bee orchids.& 40 different species of thistles…
On May 28, 2023 at 2:39 pm #
Robin nursechick says:Definitely keep the bracelet- it’s beautiful! You did an awesome job on the wiring! The flowers on the other hand are priceless. So pretty! You’re quite the gardener! I love gardening- it’s good for the soul! I mounted my first stag horn fern a couple weeks ago- love always wanted to try that.