Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Twisted Day Two Mistakes and Redo's

So I twisted the day away (in between shoveling and salting the driveway etc..)
This is fun BUT I did make a lot of mistakes and I love Kerry's suggestion to start with copper wire before moving on to the Sterling Silver wire.
First picture is of my mistakes, cause there is a learning curve. 

Next is of the first project, the bracelet. I have been thinking about doing this style for a while to show one way to use my beads. It was fun, and gave me some ideas for other projects. So this will be one of the give-a-ways!
Also I have added a picture of how I ended the bracelet. I made a chain and used a lobster clasp. 
This is a great way to end a bracelet. The bracelet will fit a wide range of sizes. For shows it is great because you won't lose a sale because the bracelet is too small or too big. If you don't want a handmade chain simply crimp it to a 1/2 inch or less length of silver chain. Add a little wired bead on the end and presto you have a adjustable bracelet!
Another project is on its way. We have only 11 comments so your odds look pretty good!
So keep posting and the drawing will be on Sun. Feb. 6th at 5:00.
Tell your friends! 
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21 comments:

  1. Third Eye GypsyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    What super colorful fun designs!

    I love that you also posted a picture of your mishaps! It lets everyone know we all goof on our projects ;)

    Love the idea of an adjustable bracelet :)

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  2. Third Eye GypsyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Sharing the good word with fb and twitter.
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/geneabeadslampwork
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/geneabeads
    http://twitter.com/#!/GeneaBeads

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  3. Libby LeuchtmanFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Thanks Genea!

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  4. Third Eye GypsyFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Anytime! Gotta share the beady love. It's so much fun to see what people are creating :)

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  5. Pretty ThingsFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I so love your little beads!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Such a colorful bracelet! Definately don't want to waste the sterling on boo-boos:)

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  7. moonlitfantaseasFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I love the bracelet, great idea for making it adjustable!

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  8. Courtney BreulFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful! Your beads are so cheerful!

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  9. Amy FFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    love that dangle - what a great idea!

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  10. AliceFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Pretty! I like the idea of adding a little chain for sizing! And that dangle is so sweet!

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  11. ReginaFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    What fun and oh so colorful! Great bracelet and great beads.

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  12. Shannon ChomanczukFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    what a great bracelet and I love that it is adjustable because that is always a concern of mine as my mom has large wrists but my sisters have tiny wrists.

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  13. Shannon ChomanczukFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I blogged about the giveaway and tweeted and facebooked!
    http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-at-libbyleu-blog.html
    WooHoo!

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  14. Bettina GrohFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Found your blog thanks to a posting on the "hive"... love your work and I'd LOVE to win one of them. Please enter me in the drawing!

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  15. xajAFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    The beads are so beautiful! And the bracelet too. I'd love to win one of your creations.

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  16. sandi mFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love your lampwork, love the bracelet, and would love it to grace my wrist!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Your beads are really wonderful..exciting!

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  18. Erin SFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Love these beads!
    Erin S

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  19. Patti VanderbloemenFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Your beads are so beautiful -- and I love Kerry's book - went over to Etsy and bought some of your beads! Goregous

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  20. SallyAndersonFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Love love love these beads. This is a great project!
    SallyA

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  21. Creative Arty FactsFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Fabulous work Libby - love the colourful bracelet "Kerry" style!

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