{"product_id":"blue-rainbow-orchid-lei-long-rose-petal-orchid-lei-necklace-28-copy","title":"RESERVED FOR NORMA 3 Orchid Lei KITS","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on our latest emails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eSky Blue Orchid Lei \u003c\/b\u003ewith Sky Blue Seed Beads 40 grams(with light blue Tech 135 cords and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epearl white magnet. (\u003cu\u003eI did mine in silver if you want to alter the white magnet order\u003c\/u\u003e) see photo of components (a rose petal kit includes 420 Rose Petals, and seed beads for a focal section of around 16, Fiber Tech 135 and magnet). \u003cb\u003e$90 (if you want all 600 rose petals I'll need to add on an additional $30 (sorry).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGray Picasso Orchid Lei Kit \u003c\/b\u003e- we can do in a few directions with your Seed Beads (and matching Tech 136) with Dark Gray Magnet I've enclosed photos of some gray seed beads let you manage this on your own. Not sure if other colors such as the Limestone White (\u003c\/span\u003ein the General Blue photo) \u003cspan\u003ewith any of these Gray' would be good with a blend like the Blue Metallic example . \u003cb\u003e$90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3) \u003cb\u003eMontana Sky Orchid Lei Kit \u003c\/b\u003eI used a darker blue Tech 135 cord and mixed the \"matching\" blue beads with some Limestone White Seed Beads. So let me know your ideas on the Seed Beads for this project too.  See photo with a slightly different blue color rose petal (I think). Then a silver magnet for Montana Sky. In the Dark Blue Photo I added in a Matte Matsuno (the top seed bead) - I'm on the last bag although so have reordered. It is my favorite color on this combo, but for an added pop the dark blue is a Silver Lined (S\/L) might be best.  \u003cb\u003e$90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4) E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003extra pearl white clasp 6mm \u003cb\u003e$8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e5) \u003cu\u003eDo you want me to coat\/treat the ends with Fray Check or let you manage that \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyourself \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e? I know they can get rigid with traveling  I can also add a bottle if you prefer to do on your own (I use a yogurt lid and tooth pick to coat evently and let dry for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6) Shipping $8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal if this is right: $286.00 or $30 more for the additional 180 Sky Blue Rose Petals. ($314)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e7) Added in the second blue seed beads ($12 for 40grams Matsuno).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal for Kits and Shipping: $326.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orchid Lei were modeled after the beautiful Hawaiian island flower lei, the necklace and kumihimo pattern are available exclusively at Akalei Designs. These are typically made from flowers leaves, feathers, or natural fibers resulting in vivid color combinations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkalei is Hawaiian for \"bead reflections\" which describes this unique necklace lei design style available only here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet familiar Hawaiian Lei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor woman and men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace is created using an ancient Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo, a Japanese word for “gathered threads\". This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor for Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as belts (obijime) that are worn as a belt with a kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is my goal to provide you with a long lasting, beautiful piece of jewelry that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. I take great care in the construction of my pieces to ensure just that. Please note: colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display, as it depends on your monitor settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease send me a message with questions or comments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAloha Aku.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akalei Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44079920152694,"sku":null,"price":326.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6938\/0726\/files\/Sky_Blue_Orchid_Lei_Logo_1.jpg?v=1787177251","url":"https:\/\/www.akaleidesigns.com\/products\/blue-rainbow-orchid-lei-long-rose-petal-orchid-lei-necklace-28-copy","provider":"Akalei Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}