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Rhinestones and beads bracelet
Here’s the finished bracelet! I like it, and the clasp works well. Here’s a tip, though: the actual clasp should be as close as possible to the edge of the bracelet. Because I wasn’t thinking of this, I centered the snap on the Ultrasuede square. The clasp only gaps a tiny bit, but if I…
Lantern earrings/pendants
I just realized that I didn’t post any pictures of these gifts I made recently. Sára Zsadon wrote instructions for these as earrings in the December 2013 Beadwork magazine. I used them as pendants; I find them very appealing. For once, I made one for myself!
Rhinestones and beads clasp
I wanted to determine the clasp of the bracelet before I cut the rhinestone chain, so as to accurately calculate length. Here it is! I think this will work. Stylistically it works, and it should be fine functionally as well. The clasp will be anchored at four points on each side, from each line of…
Thrifted rhinestones and beads
I bought this wonderful, 3 1/2′ rhinestone chain at a thrift store. It’s tarnished and the rhinestones aren’t really sparkly – which makes it perfect for everyday wear, right? Perhaps from the 50s? It’s unsigned, so I don’t feel guilty about cutting it apart. Below is version three of a possible cuff. And here is…
Offset right angle weave necklace
I made this a couple months ago, and looking at my photos on my computer, realized I didn’t post a picture of it. This is right angle weave with Czech rondelles on one side of the unit. Two rows, offset vs. square to each other. It has a natural curve.