Linda's Lowly Beading Adventures

[linda.wald]

i got some lovely cat's eye kyanite from Druzy Design, and decided to make a wirelink necklace. Note: this is practice for the pearls I got from CMW.

 

[linda.wald]

Oops, sorry about the double image! I'm still not too great at handling images.

 

[CortezPearls]

Don't worry Linda! We all mess up! (I sure do!)

 

[BWeaves]

Wow. I've never seen that stone before. Cool.

 

[pattye]

Absolutely gorgeous, Linda!

 

[lisa c]

Wow, that’s a superb visual!

 

[CortezPearls]

Now that you mention it BWeaves I had not heard of this material before. I read "cat's eye" and this is what "stuck" in my mind. This is some information from this material.
Kyanite - Wikipedia

 

[amti]

These are akoyas, from druzy design, in the second attempt. The first time, the string was a little too short. Since I wanted it longer, I re-did it. That meant cutting all the knots, and the power pro was not easy to cut cleanly! I like the result, though:

I love this Linda!!! I have been wanting to make a bubble necklace for a few years but haven't found the time. It is such a beautiful combo!!!

 

[amti]

All your creations are beautiful but the akoya bubble necklace draws me in the most. I really need to get making one. I have a lot of tiny akoyas from strands collected over the years. I think the cat's eye strand is beautiful too. I think it will compliment your coloring the most. Any neck shots?

 

[pattye]

Another beauty, Linda! So interesting with the subtle soft colors and variations in size!

 

[linda.wald]

Here are blue rutilated quartz and small fw pearls:

 

[Charlotta]

Very nice combination. The blue is great with those pearls

 

[CortezPearls]

Yes indeed...that blue vs white combo looks very pleasing and FRESH! And this Summer is starting to look like its going to be so Hot! Fresh is Great!

 

[linda.wald]

This is the bracelet set I got from CMW Pearls, with a few added in from Druzy Design (including the big one), wire linked on 24 gage sterling:

 

[Charlotta]

Love your new tincup Linda. Gorgeous colors.

 

[CortezPearls]

Lovely tin-cup Linda
Love that you are using assorted pearl sizes and shapes...makes it unique!

 

[linda.wald]

Now for chocolate jasper and pearls... some problems with stringing, so I will probably redo it eventually.

and a closeup of the chocolate jasper, which has amazing color variations and patterns...

 

[CathyKeshi]

Really lovely creations Linda! I'm so fond of that blue and white necklace, although the Tahitian temptation is strong

 

[CortezPearls]

Really lovely Linda...the chocolate jasper gives me some "pen shell pearls" vibes. That mix works really well

 

[Charlotta]

Another pretty combination. The colors work so well together