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Description (2006) 9"x 3", Size 15 seed beads (dark brown iris, matte bone white, silver-lined amber), carved bone beads, brown iris size 11 seed beads, nylon thread.

Another tribal tattoo-inspired bracelet. I like the somewhat spiny pattern and may attempt the design again in some more goth-inspired colors, perhaps a chord of glossy black, matte red or emerald green and silver.

Might be a good project as things take on more of a fall and winter-like feeling instead of the beach and summer colors of dark slick sea-weed, sand and amber....
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Comments: 93

Ellygator In reply to ??? [2010-12-28 12:51:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Loved playing with my new colors!

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Crazyclur [2007-09-16 20:14:07 +0000 UTC]

This has to be one of my favourites out of your bracelets, and will be the first I try to make when I miraculously become a master at the peyote stitch (which isn't happening any time soon). I thought your bracelets were made of leather or something when I first saw them, the patterns seem far too intricate to be made of beads!

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Ellygator In reply to Crazyclur [2007-09-17 19:01:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I think it's the size. 15s are the smallest regularly available, so the pattern seems to blend quite a bit.

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Crazyclur In reply to Ellygator [2007-09-17 19:27:43 +0000 UTC]

I tried doing the herringbone stitch, but failed miserably I decided it was because my beads were too small (9/0)... until I looked at the size of yours! I'm going to try it again later *grumble*. I agree about the pattern blending though.

Though I did manage to do the even peyote... with pony beads.

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Ellygator In reply to Crazyclur [2007-09-17 20:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Hey starting with large beads until you got the hang of a stitch is not the worst way to go. I think that's good practice, and then decrease the size slowly...

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Crazyclur In reply to Ellygator [2007-09-18 09:38:50 +0000 UTC]

It just looks ridiculous sat on my desk with a tiny dragon sat next to it. I'm determined to make one sooner or later though. Thanks for the help

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pscyhe [2007-03-12 13:48:17 +0000 UTC]

I really like this one, it has a lot of impact visually - and the pattern is great

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Ellygator In reply to pscyhe [2007-03-12 15:07:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's one of my favorites, too!

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shade01 [2007-03-05 08:26:48 +0000 UTC]

I can't even comprehend how you would create something like this. Your bracelets are absolutely amazing.

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Ellygator In reply to shade01 [2007-03-05 12:56:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I have a few patterns and tutorials on how to do the different Peyote techniques in my scraps.

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lyanyne [2006-09-24 04:20:54 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love the wing-like patterns. This would look soooooooo good in Goth colors.

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Ellygator In reply to lyanyne [2006-09-24 12:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I just had to give that pattern another twist...

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lyanyne In reply to Ellygator [2006-09-25 00:19:37 +0000 UTC]

Yay!

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Nelleke [2006-09-11 13:29:29 +0000 UTC]

it's great!!

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Ellygator In reply to Nelleke [2006-09-11 13:38:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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CaroleHumphreys [2006-09-05 10:42:48 +0000 UTC]

It's a great design. I like the plans you have to try out goth-inspired colours, I think it would work well.

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Ellygator In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2006-09-05 16:49:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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LSouthern [2006-09-04 18:53:50 +0000 UTC]

you nkow i adore your work and this is probably the most impessive one ive seen, i just love it

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Ellygator In reply to LSouthern [2006-09-05 17:02:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. Glad you like this one.

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theblackwillow [2006-09-04 09:09:31 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant colours! I love it

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Ellygator In reply to theblackwillow [2006-09-04 13:11:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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SwordOfScotland [2006-09-04 03:18:14 +0000 UTC]

I should have you make me a special set of heavy leather gauntlets inscribed with our Clan named and Chief MacPolk on them. I bet you could make a set to die for.

Corda Serrata Pando,

Chief MacPolk

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Ellygator In reply to SwordOfScotland [2006-09-04 13:17:25 +0000 UTC]

I guess if someone handled the leather work (just don't have the awls and such), I could provide some bead embroidery...

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Scarladawn [2006-09-03 17:26:13 +0000 UTC]

It amazes me how many different designs you come up with, and they are all so great!

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Ellygator In reply to Scarladawn [2006-09-04 13:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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talyra [2006-09-02 15:06:29 +0000 UTC]

WHOOO! Red and black... or green and silver with mebbe a weeny bit of deep purple thrown in Although it is gorgeous like this, as ever.

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Ellygator In reply to talyra [2006-09-03 14:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Hmm, purple, eh?! I like the sound of that, too!

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ArmouredRaven [2006-09-02 01:58:23 +0000 UTC]

The tibal design is really cool! I'd LOVE to see a gothesque color scheme! Maybe with those bone skull beads that are floating about? Whoo, that would rule!

I love the details you put in these, the larger beads and openings in the design and such. So beautifully unique!

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Ellygator In reply to ArmouredRaven [2006-09-02 12:58:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'll certainly post the goth piece when it's done.

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ArmouredRaven In reply to Ellygator [2006-09-02 21:34:01 +0000 UTC]

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RelativelyBest [2006-09-01 22:24:09 +0000 UTC]

Might be my favourite!

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Ellygator In reply to RelativelyBest [2006-09-02 12:58:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

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Isabeausong [2006-09-01 18:21:49 +0000 UTC]

wow...awesome work my angel..congrats..

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Ellygator In reply to Isabeausong [2006-09-02 13:09:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Ignisburns [2006-09-01 15:07:05 +0000 UTC]

I'll never stop wondering - how do you do that! Every single piece that you make is so special!

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Ellygator In reply to Ignisburns [2006-09-02 13:10:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I really take time to think through the pattern before I get started. I find that helps a lot.

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horai [2006-09-01 08:33:28 +0000 UTC]

There's a definite Autumn warmth to the colours used and I love the pattern and shape.
The real charm and finishing touch is in the carved bone beads.

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Ellygator In reply to horai [2006-09-01 12:17:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I was glad I could finally put the spiral carved beads to some use.

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yoboseiyo [2006-09-01 04:17:45 +0000 UTC]

i love those carved beads! they're great!
i like the amber colored beads too.

and the pattern is cool as well.
i love all of your cuffs.
(GOD i sound like such a FANGIRL. oi....)

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Ellygator In reply to yoboseiyo [2006-09-01 12:18:27 +0000 UTC]

LOL! Thank you so much!

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wilder3 [2006-09-01 03:09:29 +0000 UTC]

Really Like The Design work Look Forward to the Fall Chords.

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Ellygator In reply to wilder3 [2006-09-01 12:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I rarely repeat a pattern, but I guess I feel I'm not quite finished with this one...

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primulatook [2006-09-01 03:01:34 +0000 UTC]

Very very pretty. I love this design. I like the detail in the middle...

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Ellygator In reply to primulatook [2006-09-01 12:20:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I've had the carved bone beads for quite a while now.

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primulatook In reply to Ellygator [2006-09-01 16:23:12 +0000 UTC]

They are the perfect touch!

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StephaniePride [2006-09-01 01:47:05 +0000 UTC]

Another wonderful design . Those copper beads really stand out well against the cream.

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Ellygator In reply to StephaniePride [2006-09-01 12:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

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njadean [2006-09-01 00:58:30 +0000 UTC]

oooh I really like this tattoo style - neo tribal, and excellent color choices as always, I'm sure the goth colors will look amazing roo- green and black...mmmm

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Ellygator In reply to njadean [2006-09-01 12:21:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And yeah, I'm more towards green and black than red and black - there's the Slytherin in me again...

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Obeadience [2006-08-31 23:59:53 +0000 UTC]

Woman, you consistently make me envious of your talent. And I think you're the only beader I have ever said that to.

What stitch is that?

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