Recent content by claudenancy

For beads with very small holes (including diamonds) I have been most successful with Accuflex ultra fine 49 strand in .012. It is not plated or coated with clear wax /plastic--diamond beads can mar plating and coating (such as that found on some beadalon) The marring (caused by a wax...

lovely work Ash! I also enjoyed looking again at those stunning kerchiefs.

Just beautiful Pattye--you do fine work!

Ooooh these are beautiful! Where did you get them? I lusted over that black opal strand, but it has been sold. Thanks Blaire!

Ivona--Just drop dead beautiful. Did you make it? It looks very expensive and elegant. I love the opal beads--must save my pennies:D

It is like having a front row seat as history is being made! Nautilus has to be one of the most elegant shapes in nature.

Beautiful and perfect on a long beautiful neck like yours.

Thanks Blaire! Maybe I will have a chance to show it personally at the next pearl ruckus:)...Ivona--Those are fabulous--stunning. Have you dealt with that vendor before? I am now watching that strand. Thanks so much to my PG friends for all your input and help. Beth

Hi Steve--I agree, and it is so much better in person. I am glad that I trusted his decisions and judgement, even when I might have made a different choice. Scott is truly an amazing artist and craftsman. The result is beyond my wildest expectations. Thanks again, Beth

A final photo--I received the piece today (having not seen it in person)--photos do not do it justice. It really is hypnotic. Thanks for all the support, help and suggestions. Here is one last photo courtesy of Scott

Hi Marianne and Blaire: Those are two of my favorites too. Scott is trying to reshoot those--showing the front vertical view in sunlight--without the fingers. (No he will not be without his fingers:eek:--only the photo!!;) THanks so much--Beth

Hi PG friends: I have a question. I would so appreciate any suggestions or comments here. Scott needs to select a single photograph of the pendant for a preliminary jury. He will be able to attach a written description. The essential design elements and essence of this pendant are very...

WOW! What a fantastic necklace!!!

Hi Ivona and Caitlin: I certainly agree. Ivona, you have made inspiring contributions--thanks so much for including your opals in this thread. I am in awe of your ability to cut opals--have you ever made opal beads? I certainly would enjoy your suggestions and input when I am ready to create...

Hi Steve--yes Scott and I did discuss different colors of gold as well as platinum. Also we did think through the possibility of a dish in a whiter metal contrasted with a yellow or rose gold surround. Ultimately we decided that the opal needed the warmth and color of the yellow gold. Because...