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Shell Memory Wire Bracelet - Easy Summer Beading Project

Summer is fleeting fast, but it’s not too late to create wonderful summer jewelry like this shell bracelet, and few things are easier than memory wire. Let’s get started!
Let’s round up the necessary items: chain nose pliers, wire cutters,…

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Oval Hematite Bead Bracelet - Classy and Simple

Note: I’m using Hematine here, which is a synthetic equivalent of Hematite and virtually identical. Either will work for this project. I used the word Hematite in the title because it is a much more common word for both materials.…

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Invisible, Floating Bracelet

Okay, so it sounds like a magician’s disappearing act, but it’s a fun way to sparkle without color. This bracelet has literally become my favorite; I wear it all the time and it goes with everything!
First, let’s round up…

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Two Tone Jump Ring Bracelet

I’m not exactly sure why I enjoy working with jump rings so much (rings of any sort, for that matter); perhaps it’s the harmony of the circles themselves. Maybe it’s the versatility of the jump rings that draws me. Whatever…

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Recycling Beads: Creating Something New From Something Old

I happened upon a fun idea after I went through my jewelry box recently. I keep saying how much I value simplicity, but you couldn’t tell that by looking through my jewelry box — there were way too many earrings!…

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Marble Flush Bracelet

This unique bracelet is a simple beading project that’s a little artsy and loaded with style.
You’ll need between 20 and 26 of these lovely swirled, triangular glass beads, and between 5 and 7 of the smaller swirled glass beads,…

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Snowy Summer Anklet


Snowy Summer Anklet

Nothing says warm weather jewelry like anklets and toe rings. At this time of year it’s fun to play around with creative ideas just to see what you can come up with. I don’t make a lot of jewelry for…

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Ocean Breeze Bracelet


Ocean Breeze Bracelet

As promised, here’s a cool and breezy bracelet to accompany your Ocean Breeze earrings we made last week. This one will challenge your skills a little, but nothing you can’t handle, I’m sure. Still, I hope you had a good…

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Muddy Waters Bracelet and Earring Set


Muddy Waters Bracelet and Earring Set

Artsy meets sophisticated in this simple but unique bracelet and earring set. Let’s try it on for size!
First, let’s round up our usual tools: wire cutters or nail clippers, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers and crimping pliers. You’ll need your…

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Topaz Mustard Bracelet and Earring Set


Topaz Mustard Bracelet and Earring Set

I’m beginning to really appreciate ceramic beads (as a newbie beader, I thought them gaudy!) and this elegant earring and bracelet set is as easy to create as it is beautiful.
Arrange your beads and spacers on your design board.…

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Filigree Link Bracelet


Filigree Link Bracelet

I have a special fondness for antique jewelry, so you might understand why I was drawn to these filigree pieces I found recently at a craft store. I particularly liked the antique gold finish — it made these lovely pieces…

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Early Spring Bracelet


Early Spring Bracelet

If you’re looking for a quick project, you can’t beat this bright and cheery bracelet that will have you wishing for an early spring!
First, you’ll need a unique focal piece with four eyelets. Choose something bright and colorful, preferably…

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Bead and Chain Watch


Bead and Chain Watch

If you’re looking for a fun and involved project — something that allows you to stretch your creativity and create something you’ll actually wear — few things are more fun and practical than making your own watch.
You can pick…

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