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Description (2008) 17" for the necklace, 9" for the bracelet. Art glass beads, Bali silver beads, silver clasp findings, fireline, silver wire

I cannot claim much artistic involvement with this jewelry set - except that I put it all together. I did not make any of the glass beads this time, but I wanted to showcase the art of a good DA friend of mine.

made the fantastic focal bead for the necklace, that started it all [link] . I added some art glass beads that I got from various commercial suppliers over the years and that matched the intricate blues and violets of the center bead. I also found some cool vine-shaped clasps and put together an ensemble that reminds me of the delicate colors that ensue when dew settles on red grapes when they are still on the vine and coated by their blue-white powdery residue, hence the title.
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Ellygator In reply to ??? [2023-01-31 19:32:02 +0000 UTC]

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BloomBeautyCreations In reply to Ellygator [2023-02-03 15:53:11 +0000 UTC]

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Athreana [2013-07-06 12:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Aww, that lovely leaf!

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Ellygator In reply to Athreana [2013-07-07 22:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This one was fun - just playing with fun and beautiful components...

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TheSynic [2010-02-24 03:55:16 +0000 UTC]

off-putting & absolutely stunning.
quirky and elegant at the same time.a conversation piece, for sure.

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Ellygator In reply to TheSynic [2010-02-25 14:13:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It was such an inspiring focal bead!

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AzzahAbdulRahman [2009-07-06 08:41:18 +0000 UTC]

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Ellygator In reply to AzzahAbdulRahman [2009-07-06 12:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Aelcharya [2009-03-31 09:22:28 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous.. Love the blueness of it.

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Ellygator In reply to Aelcharya [2009-04-02 16:58:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Such lovely beads.

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Gufihtar [2009-03-15 17:48:40 +0000 UTC]

O so Beautiful *ellyloo does the most amazing glass beads I've seen..

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Ellygator In reply to Gufihtar [2009-03-16 13:56:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and yes, I agree!

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Verlisaerys [2009-03-15 16:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful design!

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Ellygator In reply to Verlisaerys [2009-03-16 13:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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CeltCraft [2009-02-28 18:20:42 +0000 UTC]

Looks like you two make an incredible team! Beautiful work on both your parts!

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Ellygator In reply to CeltCraft [2009-03-01 16:04:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I love her glasswork!

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bodaszilvia [2009-02-24 10:57:40 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work!! i just those beads!!

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Ellygator In reply to bodaszilvia [2009-02-25 14:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am so glad I could finally pull everything together in a nice combination.

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karracaz [2009-02-24 08:49:29 +0000 UTC]

The whole thing is just wonderful. Anyone would be proud to wear your jewellry.

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Ellygator In reply to karracaz [2009-02-25 14:21:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am really happy to find a good home for Ellyloo's brilliant glass.

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amalym [2009-02-23 18:21:10 +0000 UTC]

where did you get those great leafy clasps?

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Ellygator In reply to amalym [2009-02-25 14:22:10 +0000 UTC]

Firemountain beads - always a great resource for gemstones and for findings (though I buy my seed beads from Foxden Beads)

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amalym In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-25 15:53:29 +0000 UTC]

oh I haven't noticed them on there I will have to take a look. I'll check out Foxden too thanks

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Zaliness [2009-02-23 13:21:22 +0000 UTC]

i love that clasp, it the most amazing thing ive ever seen. the center bead is awesome too, but for some reason that clasp just blows my mind, lol.

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Ellygator In reply to Zaliness [2009-02-25 14:22:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I got it from Firemountain Beads. They are a great online resource for me.

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Zaliness In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-26 09:23:14 +0000 UTC]

i'll have to check itout... i work for a bead store but ive never seen anything that awesome.
keeping in mind, we havent had any new stock in a while, lol.

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sambau [2009-02-23 12:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Don't underestimate yourself, it looks beautiful. I love leaves pendants, and blue combined with silver is awesome.

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Ellygator In reply to sambau [2009-02-25 14:22:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I am really happy with how it turned out.

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tombraiderfan1 [2009-02-23 12:23:32 +0000 UTC]

this is lovely

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Ellygator In reply to tombraiderfan1 [2009-02-25 14:22:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

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tombraiderfan1 In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-25 14:36:14 +0000 UTC]


How have you been?

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Ellygator In reply to tombraiderfan1 [2009-02-26 14:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for asking - it's a crazy year this year. My business from last year has all but dried up, and now I'm trying my hand at online training instead of going into corporations to train on site. It's a lot of work setting all the materials up - too little time for art for my liking... How 'bout you?

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tombraiderfan1 In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-27 08:20:37 +0000 UTC]

Ohh, sorry to hear that


I'm okay apart from bad pains in my back and right knee and i hate lessons on a friday but at least theres no school tomorrow

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Ellygator In reply to tombraiderfan1 [2009-02-27 16:54:05 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, almost the weekend to enjoy! Hope you get rid of your pain!

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tombraiderfan1 In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-28 09:33:13 +0000 UTC]

thanx

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spex70 [2009-02-22 22:53:09 +0000 UTC]

Another beautiful artistic piece... i looooove the necklace!

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Ellygator In reply to spex70 [2009-02-25 14:24:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was really happy to give some beads a good home that I had sitting and waiting for so long.

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Shinya-Haru [2009-02-22 00:44:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's SO beautiful!

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Ellygator In reply to Shinya-Haru [2009-02-22 13:41:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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magpiesmiscellany [2009-02-22 00:33:30 +0000 UTC]

It's still your eye that out it all together. And no shock, but I'm lusting after that clasp a bit...

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Ellygator In reply to magpiesmiscellany [2009-02-22 13:42:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I actually ordered that along with a batch of gemstone beads from Firemountain.

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Karasunokazu [2009-02-22 00:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Love the leaf-shaped clasp on the side of the necklace. Unusual, and works really nicely to show off the beautiful leaf design. The asymmetry really works.

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Ellygator In reply to Karasunokazu [2009-02-22 13:42:45 +0000 UTC]

THank you! I had it at the back first and then altered the design because it seemed such a shame to hide it under clothes and hair...

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Karasunokazu In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-22 22:09:34 +0000 UTC]

Agreed! Good choice, and makes the piece even more unique and interesting. Those leaf clasps are really lovely details.

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foureyes [2009-02-21 22:13:40 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful

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Ellygator In reply to foureyes [2009-02-22 13:42:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Astukee [2009-02-21 20:46:46 +0000 UTC]

These clasps are fantastic!!! The whole piece is so fresh blue, the beads are beautiful and you showed them perfectly!!!

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Ellygator In reply to Astukee [2009-02-22 13:43:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! The clasp findings are from Firemountain Beads. I ordered them online a while ago and was itching to do something with them...

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Astukee In reply to Ellygator [2009-02-22 19:13:16 +0000 UTC]

They have huge amount of beautiful clasps! Now my hands are itching to order something
Need to resist somehow, or I will exceed my all limits with money

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NoBuddy-else [2009-02-21 19:54:28 +0000 UTC]

Indeed they do make me think of the blue-whittish grapes! Beautiful work!

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