Comments on: Geometric Waterfall Neckwire, Two Ways (Tutorial)

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:22:21 +0000

In reply to Laurie B. Laurie B, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy them, and honored that you bookmark your favorites.

By: Laurie B

Laurie B — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:08:16 +0000

Rena, I’m like Pat I’m I look forward to your tutorials. I bookmark my favorites, I really like the fact that I can view everything on my old laptop. Trying your techniques have given my imagination a wake up call. Thank you.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:34:15 +0000

In reply to Alethia.

Alethia, thank you for your lovely comment! That’s so nice to hear. And I love your dedication to teaching beading skills – I imagine all the ripples you’re putting out into the world – and the positive effects they have. Keep up your wonderful work! 🙂

By: Alethia

Alethia — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:09:07 +0000

Hi Rena,
I, too, look forward to your newsletter each month; I actually save them as well so I can refer to them later. I am very excited about many of the ideas you put forward but am so tied up with my 9-5 that I am greatly hampered to work otherwise. I really wished I had the kind of space/market to showcase my ideas (some from yours) because I know I could make a living from those sales. However, I cannot risk doing that just now. My husband and I actually go to schools, community youth groups, church groups and teach the skill of beading free of cost. This we have had to kind of cut back on a bit because of the lack of funds to buy raw material. I,too, think you are a good person. Thanks again for the ideas; I am sure you are making many people happy.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:04:44 +0000

In reply to Pam.

Pam,thank you so much for your lovely message! I’m thrilled to hear that my newsletter and tutorials have been inspiring for you. That really makes my day.

And about what you said, that you haven’t yet done one sculpture that captures what you started out to do. My jewelry ideas are often just like that too! I often start with one vision, but somehow it evolves as I work – either because my original idea didn’t work as well in reality as it did in my head; or because I’m just designing as I go. 🙂

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:52:19 +0000

I love the stuff you come up with Rena, one of the highlights of checking my email is seeing the newest newsletter from you. And it’s one of the few posts I save as well. I guess it’s the overall clean look of all your work, almost minimalist sometimes, but when you really look it over, it’s wonderful. I know I have tried several of your techniques and each one opens the door to all sorts of cool ideas. I keep thinking one of these days I can come up with some cool idea to share with you, but so far, since I gave up on my beadwork, I haven’t found my niche. I play a lot with clay, and now a bit of homemade paper clay. I draw, I paint, I build things with wood, but so far, I haven’t settled on one medium that really stands out. I do love the wire work as it ties so many projects, or mediums together in so many ways and adds that bit of bling that i used to get with the beads. I love sculpting with polymer clay and so far that has kept my interest the most and I think it’s because I haven’t yet done one sculpture that captures what I start out to do. LOL, In other words, they aren’t very good. 🙂 It’s really fun trying though and I’ve been told anyone can learn it, the trick is in practicing and not giving up.
Anyway, I just wanted to touch base with everyone and to Thank You for sharing your knowledge, you are a good person, no doubt about it. 🙂 Pam

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:57:18 +0000

In reply to Rita Muller. Rita, my pleasure! And thank you for your lovely comment. :)

By: Rita Muller

Rita Muller — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:56:21 +0000

I think they are both just lovely. Thank you for sharing Rena.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:12:39 +0000

In reply to Jean BH. Jean, Thanks for your lovely comment. :)

By: Jean BH

Jean BH — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:02:43 +0000

I can’t decide because both are beautiful. I think I am leaning toward Version #2 because of the boho influence. Again, both are beautiful.
J

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:50:57 +0000

In reply to Tamara Robertson. Thank you so much, Tamara! :)

By: Tamara Robertson

Tamara Robertson — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:18:13 +0000

I see what you mean about not being able to decide which you like better, Rena. I don’t think I can decide either! The chain one is a great boho look, whereas the other one is beautiful and simple elegance. Luckily you don’t have to choose, and can have both great looks! Great idea to join connectors! 🙂