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Re: Rings and Things

SCB1 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:53:32 GMT

Christina

You and Martin are welcome. I am glad I made his day. Can you lend me your husband for about 6 hours, I think he can photograph my pieces in that amount of time, I will return him before dinner.

The classes are worth it he does an amazing job.

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megabgirl — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:25:48 GMT

All very lovely. I especially like the mint green earrings. Great work!

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christina66 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:36:27 GMT

Well Sue, the secret is Martin my husband! I don't take the pictures. He was so thrilled when someone complimented his photos (he's smiling now!) as he is just learning - he has joined a camera club and is taking a course. The camera he uses isn't very sophisticated compared with some, it's a Panasonic Lumix FZ45 (it's a bridge camera). He used a home-made light box (looks weird - an old cardboard box with clip on lights - but works) to take most of the ring photos and the others are done in good daylight on a large black shiny tile place on our coffee table. He always uses a tripod and depresses the shutter remotely (using the timer) to stop any shake - especially on the very close shots.

Thank you Sue

Christina (and Martin)

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SCB1 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:48:55 GMT

Christina,

I love all your work, and you take such amazing pictures of your pieces. What kind of camera do you use, and do you use a light box? The colors are so precise and clear. Please do share your secrets.

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christina66 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:07:51 GMT

Thanks again everyone.

Jewelrymaking11. Most of these designs are from a youtube channel called "beadifulnights" which has some really good, easy to follow patterns. Some of them I've "adapted" a bit. If you want any detailed help - links or help with how I made anything in the pictures email me and I'll gladly give you the info.

Christina

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jewelrymaking11 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:54:25 GMT

They are just so so beautiful, could you tell me the process of making these accessories.

I want to learn.

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xXfantasyXx — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:11:44 GMT

Those are so pretty!

My favorite the green earring & ring set.

-Fantasy Out-

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Gopika Chaddha — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:47:44 GMT

They all are sweet!! :)

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Niwas — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:14:41 GMT

So many beautiful rings & earrings!

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christina66 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:52:19 GMT

Thanks folks!

Sharon, they were not exactly gifts. I sing in a ladies choir and about two weeks ago went to rehearsal with a ring - a big black a silver affair matching the earrings pictured - and somebody literally took it off my hand. Since then, I've been busy making more and other things as well and just charging for the beads, partly because I'm not sure about making money on other people's designs. I'm never quite sure if it's ok to sell things from tutorials etc that are in the public domain.

I'm going to make another of the big black and silver ones and I'll post a picture.

Christina

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Sharon Mc — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:53:23 GMT

Christina, they all look so fun, flirty, and lovely! You've been very busy. Did you make them to be gifts?

Sharon Mc

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SeaBeads — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:31:55 GMT

Ooooooooooow, for me especially the ring with the 4 white round beads in the middle and the sort of rusty purple bicones! It's so funny to see how everybody likes something else. Very nice work.

Greetings from Karin.

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Ricki Ayer — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:22:44 GMT

WOW - Christina these are beautiful. My favs are the black & silver earrings ( I so would love to wear those!!) and the purple ring with the pink crystal center...and the blue one below that...pretty much like them all - a lot!!!

Ricki

Ayer Baubles

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Valbeads — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:58:54 GMT

Ohhhhhh....all the green ones, please! (g)

Val

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JudyC5201 — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:34:30 GMT

They are all lovely. I especially love the first and second ones.