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Published: 2017-01-10 01:21:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 1872; Favourites: 82; Downloads: 10
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Description (2016), 1 1/4" diameter, size 11 delica beads, Swarovski crystals, Fireline, microfiber cloth for stuffing.

I made a whole lot of Christmas baubles last year featuring the beading pattern from Jean Powers on Etsy. After I took the picture I fixed little strips of chiffon to each of the bead balls to be able to hang them up as decorations. These were so much fun. Each is made up of 20 little bead triangles featuring a bead-set crystal at its center.

Had to leave the posting til the new year, because I didn't want to spoil all my friends who got the little beauties as presents.

Here are the non-crystal balls I made as a trial before I graduated to the more shiny ones...

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ArdenEllenNixon [2017-02-21 22:10:58 +0000 UTC]

Also hanging in my studio.

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Ellygator In reply to ArdenEllenNixon [2017-02-23 21:48:02 +0000 UTC]

Cool! So happy you like it.

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kamila-de-bua-tresy [2017-02-10 12:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!!!

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Ellygator In reply to kamila-de-bua-tresy [2017-02-10 21:16:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! These are so much fun to make!

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AStoKo [2017-01-15 15:21:19 +0000 UTC]

Β Beautiful!

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Ellygator In reply to AStoKo [2017-01-15 21:52:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! These were so much fun to make!

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kimjinha727 [2017-01-13 14:16:34 +0000 UTC]

These are balls look so beautiful!Β 

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Ellygator In reply to kimjinha727 [2017-01-13 23:59:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I loved playing with all the different colors.

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CatsWire [2017-01-13 12:27:34 +0000 UTC]

So gorgeous! Did you have them all on a tree (minus the gifts for others)?

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Ellygator In reply to CatsWire [2017-01-13 23:59:47 +0000 UTC]

Yep, the one's I kept went on the tree. Looked really nice... Thanks!

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dragondoodle [2017-01-10 18:19:35 +0000 UTC]

Pretty!

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Ellygator In reply to dragondoodle [2017-01-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love them. Such a cool pattern.

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GoodSpiritWolf [2017-01-10 04:31:01 +0000 UTC]

Elly they are beautiful. But just the thought of the work that went into making them makes me ill - WOW. You have more patience and focus than I will or could ever have. You are quite unique and I love the diversity and beauty of your art.

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Ellygator In reply to GoodSpiritWolf [2017-01-14 00:00:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! To be honest, they were kind of addictive after a while. I just wanted to find out what the next color combo would look like...

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GoodSpiritWolf In reply to Ellygator [2017-01-14 04:33:19 +0000 UTC]

I totally understand. I get on design themes and work on them furiously creating as many related pieces as possible till I burn out - and move on to the next thing bubbling in my brain. Hoping you have a creative and fun 2017 Elly.

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Ellygator In reply to GoodSpiritWolf [2017-01-14 23:17:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And to you! You make awesome jewelry and I look forward to your new 2017 pieces!

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TrollGirl [2017-01-10 02:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, they look delicious ^_^ my inner dragon wants to hoard them! [not sure what it entails, probably making a pile and lying on it]

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Ellygator In reply to TrollGirl [2017-01-14 00:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Sounds like something a dragon would definitely do! They are just too shiny!

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pearwood [2017-01-10 01:53:32 +0000 UTC]

Gotta love dodecahedra.

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Ellygator In reply to pearwood [2017-01-14 00:02:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes, the pattern is a really good realization of the shape.

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