  Now, above is the design I came up with, that I incorporated into a pretty unique necklace. I was originally going to try to use the bead in a bracelet or as a key-chain, but the beads I used as companions were too sharp-edged for the first option, and the wire I used was too bendy for the second option. I've had the flower shaped beads since the start of my jewelry making career, and the frog was bought from a Hobby Lobby clearance rack almost two years ago - I found the coin in a JoAnn Fabrics' bargain bin (you know, the ones where everything costs about two dollars or so) as part of a set. The focal bead I received was one that Karen couldn't remember where she got it from, but it is utterly gorgeous and I've already worn the necklace out and about because I couldn't contain myself!
18 Comments
Bonnie
3/25/2017 05:10:34 am
A very unique, one-of-a-kind necklace that you will certainly get many positive comments on. It's perfectly lovely. 3/25/2017 05:25:51 am
Your necklace is wonderful! I'm glad you like the lampwork bead and found some inspiration in it. 3/25/2017 08:54:43 am
That's a great necklace - the design elements all come together perfectly!
Elisabeth Matouschek
3/25/2017 09:08:23 am
Very unique necklace - you do a great job!
Ann
3/25/2017 09:55:32 am
Gorgeous focal, beautiful design! 3/25/2017 01:52:34 pm
It's a lovely piece. It really sets off the bead you received. Perfect chain choice! 3/25/2017 03:16:59 pm
You did a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing so much inspiration with us. 3/25/2017 04:36:09 pm
Love your necklace design. It is the perfect showcase for that focal.
CJ Bauschka
3/25/2017 07:46:53 pm
Very Beautiful necklace. 3/26/2017 12:25:41 pm
Hi Natalie, Your necklace is beautiful. That lampworked bead is stunning. I also like the stitched pendant that you received. 3/26/2017 04:41:54 pm
Such an amazing focal - your necklace shows it off perfectly!
Dolores
3/26/2017 09:28:05 pm
Beautiful necklace, really love that focal. 3/27/2017 05:51:00 pm
Wow! Look at that gorgeous focal bead! I love that you matched colors in the bead with the chain! Nice work! 3/28/2017 06:51:09 pm
I love this necklace! You combined such wonderful components with your gorgeous soup bead. I love those little flowers you've had for so long. Great piece!
Joyce Becker
3/29/2017 05:37:54 pm
Great job on your necklace - love that focal bead - and all the goodies you added, makes a nice statement piece. 3/31/2017 07:55:54 am
Not only did you receive a beautiful bead to play with but also a lovely necklace! Your design does a great job of showing off the focal bead, and the little pops of blue help the main bead's colors stand out. Well done you. Glad you like wearing it, too. Leave a Reply. |
AuthorI'm a pretty amateur jewelry maker (I mainly work in necklaces and bracelets) but I love creating them and trying new things! Archives
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