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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: need inspiration for using labradorite Reply with quote

i bought some strands of labradorite and i am clueless as where to start.

Any ideas?

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

what shape and size?

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

47 ovals 6mm X 8mm approx hole to hole through longest

and pebble shapes random sizes approx 10mm X 14mm hole through shortest width

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Heres what I did with labradorite - mixed it with iolite & moonstone and some Swaros on a sterling silver bracelet. Unfortunately it was for someone else but I want to make another just for me!


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's the flash like? Some labradorite can be a bit dull in which case you'll need to "lift" it with something more exciting. If it flashes blues and greens you can combine it with stones (or glass) to match.

I've just finished a piece using Caroline's metallic beads (in silvery green/blue). I know Nia has done a fab piece using some as well.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Labradorite is one of my favourite stones. I like to use it with 'Volcano' Swaros, gunmetal/bronze mix seed beads, black leather, gunmetal wire/findings, 'Black Diamond' Swaros.....not necessarily (but possibly)in the same piece! Carmie

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't worry about it Anna, just send it to me Wink


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OOO I love labradorite, got a project in the December issue of Beadwork that's covered in labradorite teardrops Heart
It goes well with neutral black/grey lampies Wink and I found some lovely grey transparent rainbow seed beads at Westcoast Jewellery that go really nicely with it too... I've put it with black, silver, gunmetal, and crystal beads, it's nice with silver or grey pearls too, and with deep teal blues... Rainbow

See whether any of these give you ideas:





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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lynn, they look fabulous!!! I love it Carmie

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well Shocked if that gorgeous lot isn't inspirational, I don't know what is!! Wow Lynn, they are all blinkin' gorgeous Heart

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