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Basic Stringing
In this class you will learn
basic stringing techniques using findings such
as crimp beads, clasps and cable stringing material
to create a bracelet, necklace or anklet. |
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Fashion Earrings
Discover how quick and easy
it is to design and create your own earrings.
In this class you'll learn how to use the basic
tools and supplies needed to design and make
anything from simple to elegant earrings, to
chandelier earrings and everything in between. |
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•Flat
Peyote Stitch
This bracelet uses flat peyote
stitch to create a one of a kind geometrical work
of art. Whether you leave it simple and elegant
or embellish the finished bracelet with beads,
all it takes is a steady hand and a vivid imagination!
*Note: This project may not be completed in
class, however you will leave with all of the
knowledge required to complete it at home. |
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Peyote Tube Beads
Design your own beads using
your favorite color scheme while learning the
round Peyote Stitch. This technique driven class
is great for beading enthusiasts that have been
curious about working with seed beads. You'll
be amazed how time flies as you finish each bead!
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Professional Bead Knotting
Learn how to knot in between
beads like the professionals do! Knotting adds
a design element, strength, flexibility and protection
to your favorite beads. Besides knotting, you
will learn how to attach bead tips and a clasp
to your design. |
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• Ring Around
the Rosy
Flowers and rings,
what more could one ask for? Learn to make stretchy rings with the whimsy of
flowers, leaves and other inspirational beads. Great project for all levels of
beading. |
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Spring Fling
Stitch your way into fashion
using a variety of beads such as firepolish, crystals,
semi-precious stones, metals, etc. Be a fashionista
and wear this little cutie as a necklace pendant
or a key, phone or purse fob. |
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• Vintage Woven
Bracelet
This delicate bracelet is
made with Right Angle Weave, seed beads and gorgeous
Austrian Crystals! It's an eye catching treasure
that's so pretty you won't want to take it off!
Seed bead experience recommended. |
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Adventures with Findings
Take the look of your jewelry
to the next level by making your own findings.
Venture with us through the many twists, turns
and shapes of headpins, ear wires, clasps and
toggles. This class will help you add a personal
touch and flair to your projects. Discover new
tools such as various types of hammers, a bench
block and a micro torch. |
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Beginning Wire Wrapping
In this class you will learn
about the tools needed and the techniques used
to wire wrap beads and turn them into beautiful
jewelry. You will make a bracelet in class. |
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Charming Melody
This little keepsake is the perfect way to showcase all of your charms and goodies from “Get Riveted!”, “Metal Meets Beads”, “Words of Wisdom”, and other classes. Learn to fuse and shape chain without the chemicals used in soldering. |
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Curly Coils
Wild about wire? Coil your
mind around these custom beads. Learn to create
coiled beads and shapes to add to your jewelry
and wire working portfolio. Excellent for all
levels excited about wire! |
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Daisy Delight
Create handmade bracelet links, cute chandelier earring bases or a pendant with this fun “4 in 1” chain maille pattern. |
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Fancy Wire Wrapped Bead Pendant
Twist, bend and coil your
way around an extra large bead to make a lacy
looking wire embellished pendant. Prerequisite:
Beginning Wire Wrapping or equivalent
experience. |
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Get Riveted!
Love the aspect of metalsmithing
and want to learn an entirely new technique? Help
revive this almost lost art and start riveting!
Learn to make your own rivets while shaping, texturing
and of course laying metal into dramatic accessories.
If Rosie the Riveter did it, so can you! |
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Hand Forged Chain
Catch the fashion fever with
forged chain links as you bend, pound and form
your way through this fabulous class. Experiment
with different types, colors and gauges of wire
while adding spice to your jewelry.
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Holiday Ornaments
Learn to make beautiful holiday
ornaments for your home, office or as holiday
gifts. Work with wire and beads to create elegant
colorful snowflakes. |
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Hot Wired
Wired into the high fashion
world? Choose your favorite colors of beads and
wire and learn to make this dazzling necklace. |
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• Lacy Bezel
Add a little frou frou
to your pendants by learning this pretty technique. Any pendant, cabochon or
bead may be used to create this little beauty. |
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Ladies of Lore
This fun and funky necklace
was designed by Kim Fandry and is currently featured
in Issue #13 of Bead Unique Magazine. (All of
the goddesses are Kim's original © lead-free
pewter designs). Mixing metals is more popular
than ever, so have fun creating your own little
work of art! |
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Link "n" Loops - I
Create handmade chain with
jump rings and beads. Learn four different styles
and use them to create your unique earrings, necklaces,
bracelets or anklets.
Note:
This is a technique driven class in which you
will be creating "mini sample strands"
of each style of chain. |
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Link "n" Loops - II
Due to popular demand, the
Link n Loops class has been divided into two parts.
Create handmade chain with jump rings and beads.
Learn four different styles and use them to create
unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets or anklets. Note:
This is a technique driven class in which you
will be creating "mini sample strands"
of each style of chain. |
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Link "n" Loops - III
Love chain maille? Learn three new patterns while creating fantastic pendants, chandelier earrings or chain and jewelry components. Excellent for all levels and no pre-requisites.d use them to create
unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets or anklets. Note:
This is a technique driven class in which you
will be creating "mini sample strands"
of each style of chain. |
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• Metal Meets
Beads
Walking down the
avenue of metal-smithing? Then metal piercing is the next stop. Turn
sheets of metal into masterpieces while
embellishing with your favorite beads. Learn the
relationship of saw blades to metal and much
more. |
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Outstanding Cocktail Ring
"Wow!" everyone
at the party and all your friends by learning
to create this remarkable ring using a cabochon
or bead. Wire wrapping experience recommended. |
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Pendant Pizzazz
Love working with wire and
want to know more? Use your favorite large semi-precious
bead or donut and learn to craft with round and
square wire to create a dazzling pendant. |
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Ringed Fusion
Learn to fuse fine sliver wire as a great non chemical approach to creating “soldered” rings. |
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Retro Hoops & Dangles
Love working with wire and
want to know more? Then this is the class for
you! Learn to make unique ear wires and chandeliers
for the diva in you. Wire working experience recommended.
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Semi-Precious Healing Stone Bracelet
Have you ever wondered about
the healing properties of semi-precious stones?
Learn meanings to some of the most popular stones
while wire wrapping them into a bracelet personalized
especially for you. |
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Simply Spiral
Learn four different spiral
chains to add to your portfolio of chain making.
These delicate and unique shaped chains will give
your jewelry and inspirational touch. This is
a great class to hone your wire working skills.
Some wire working experience recommended.
Note:
This is a technique driven class in which you
will be creating "mini sample strands"
of each style of chain. |
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Soldered Chain
Now that you've learned to
solder, join us as we make a handmade soldered
chain to hang your pendant from! Note: This
is a technique driven class, in which you will
be creating samples only of several styles of
chain. Prerequisite: Soldered Pendant.
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Soldered Pendant
In this class you will learn
about the variety of tools and techniques used
to do basic soldering and will make a wire formed
pendant. Prerequisite: Adventures with Findings. |
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Stained Glass Pendant
Want to keep your favorite
photo, stamp or flower close to your heart? Encase
your treasure with glass and wear it as a pendant.
Learn to use a soldering iron as you capture a
moment in time. |
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Toggle Fusion
This is a great class to learn to fuse fine silver wire into almost any shape of toggle you desire. |
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Treasured Memories
Keep your treasured photo,
stamp or flower close to your heart by encasing
it in glass and wearing it as a pendant. Learn
to use a soldering iron as you capture a moment
in time. |
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Whimsical Wire Wrapping
Now that you know how basic
wire wrapping works, join us for this fun intermediate
wire wrapping class and turn your average beads
into delightful little treasures. Prerequisite:
Basic Wire Wrapping or equivalent knowledge. |
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Winter Celebration
... a Bead Fetish Exclusive!
Hosting a holiday or theme
party? Carry-out your theme down to the appetizer
picks, beverage stirrers and napkin ring holders.
Your guests will think you spent a fortune on
these magnificent little pieces! You could even
send them home with your guests as a favor or
a parting gift. Learn to use a jig and other wire
working tools. |
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Wire Coiled Bead Bezels
Love the look of stones set
in sterling? This class will teach you how to
create a classy necklace pendant or dainty charming
earrings by forming wire wrapped bezels on your
favorite beads. This technique is more challenging
than it looks. Prerequisite: Beginning Wire
Wrapping or Make Your Own Findings: 1. |
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Words of Wisdom
Adding words like "wisdom"
and "inspiration" to jewelry have become
more and more popular. Personalize the pieces
you create and share with those you care about. |
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Wonderfully Wired
Welcome to the wonderful world
of wire! Feed your curiosity while creating this
magical little gem. *Note:
You may not complete this project in class, however
you will leave with all of the knowledge required
to complete it at home. |
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Butterfly Chimes
Watch sheet metal bloom to life as you create the flutter of wings and beaded body of this sweet melodic chime. |
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Floating Flower Vase
... a Bead Fetish Exclusive!
Add a little color to your
home with your favorite picks from the yard. This
fabulous little vase is fun to create as well
as hang from your kitchen window. |
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Hanging Votive Candle Holders...a
Bead Fetish Exclusive!
In this class you'll learn
to use beads and wire to make a fun and funky
hanging votive candle holder. Customize the colors
to match and brighten up your favorite room. If
you haven't seen the samples hanging in the shop,
be sure to drop by and take a look. They're a
must see! |
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Photo Whimsy
... a Bead Fetish Exclusive!
Add a little whimsy to your
office or any room. These creative holders will
display your favorite messages or pictures. Photo
whimsy is a great gift for that special someone
who has everything! |
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Purple Passion Wall Sconce...a
Bead Fetish Exclusive!
This charming and functional
wall sconce, designed by Kim Fandry and featured
in Issue #11 of Bead Unique Magazine, will brighten
up any space in the house. Treat yourself to fresh
flowers all year round! Excellent gift idea! |
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Wind Chimes
... a Bead Fetish Exclusive!
Wind chimes add a touch of
tranquility to the air on a breezy day. Create
your very own whimsical wind chimes for your porch
or garden. |
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Artistic Brooch
Freeform spirals and twists
give this brooch its whimsical appeal. This is
an excellent class to learn how to cage beads
and cabochons. |
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Beaded Baubles
These will definitely
get the party started. Learn to turn crystals into fantastic bauble earrings and
pendants. |
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Beaded Bling Ring
There's no denying that this
eye catching ring is simply fabulous for spring
and summertime fun! Prerequisite: Beginning
Wire Wrapping or Make Your Own Findings:
1. |
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Beaded Blossom
Want some versatility with
that perfect pendant? This vintage style pendant
can be worn with your favorite multi-strand necklace
or alone on a simple silk or leather cord. |
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Beaded Cabochons, Beads and Buttons
This is the class that many
of you have been patiently waiting for and it's
finally here! Set your flat bead or button into
this beautifully beaded pendant. |
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• Beaded
Splendor Necklace
This lovely piece
includes pearls, crystals, semi-precious stones, glass, wood and any combination
left to the imagination. Great project for all levels of beading. |
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Blissfully Stranded
Multi strands of color filled
with beautiful beads make this popular necklace
what it is. Pick a pendant and play off the colors
in it, or simply mix and match your favorite shades
of beads. |
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Bohemian Belted Sampler
Learn to macramé while
constructing this fabulous belt. Use natural wood,
semi-precious and metal beads knotted into fiber
to create the latest look for summer. Not only
will you incorporate 5 different macramé
knots into your belt, you will also learn how
to join separate components together. |
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Bunchy Earrings
These playful earrings are
made with clusters of petite wire wrapped semi-precious
stone beads. Use tiny Amethyst or Garnets and
they turn into little bunches of fruit or berries.
The perfect ending is the ball tipped head pin,
which you'll make with a micro torch. |
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Caged Beauty Earrings
Imagine pearls, crystals and
semi-precious stones captured in a beautifully
wire wrapped cage. This is an excellent class
to practice your wire wrapping skills while making
a fashion statement. |
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Caging the Wild Cabochans
Have you been collecting beautiful rocks, sea glass, geodes or other fabulous items that don’t have holes? Would you love to wear these fantastic finds as pendants but don’t know where to begin? Then this is the class for you! Learn to bend wire and cage your wild finds into beautiful pendants. Excellent for all levels. |
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Chain Reaction
Long and short multi strands
of chain are now more popular than ever! Use a
variety of different chains for a fun and funky
feel, or a simple chain and fresh water pearls
for an elegant classic look. |
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Chains of Fashion
The perfect collaboration
of inspiration from a magazine and passion for
chain maille, this exquisite necklace is the perfect
mix of metal, crystals and pearls. Wire wrapping
experience recommended. |
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Classic Elegance
Love chain, gemstone beads
and briolettes? Well, so do we! Join us and learn
to make these classic and elegant looking earrings
using only chain, wire and gemstones. |
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Clever Clover Pendant
Let your nature-loving side
take over as you twist your favorite beads into
a pretty little flower. This is an excellent class
for all beading levels. |
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Custom Cones
Looking for a special way
to finish that multi-strand design? Here's how...learn
the brick stitch with seed beads while creating
the prefect custom cones. |
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Enchanted Swirl
Get
enchanted with this pretty project while swirling
your way through chain making and wire wrapping
briolettes. Wire wrapping experience recommended. |
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Fishbone Braid Earrings
Weave your way around these
outstanding chandelier earrings using the "fishbone
braid". Wire wrapping experience recommended. |
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Fishnet Stocking
Calling all wire enthusiasts and novices. Learn to create a sassy “fishnet stocking” to hold your gorgeous teardrop or briolette semi-precious stones. (Great start for people interested in the Viking Knit technique of chain making.) Excellent for all levels. |
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Glamorous Collar
Dress up your favorite outfit
with glamour and glitz. The twists and turns of
wire in this necklace will showcase any fabulous
bead. Blend naturals, shell and semi-precious
stones with crystals and cubic zirconias for an
enticing mix of earth and sparkle. Great for the
novice or for experienced wire enthusiasts. |
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Lady of the Lake Necklace
Deep from the mists
this spellbinding collar will make any outfit mesmerizing. Add a little mystic
and allure with crystals, semi-precious stones and more. A great project for all
levels of beading. |
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Multi-Strand Crocheted Necklace
This stunning style is all
the rage with it's layered look and novel feel.
Select either wire or fiber or mix them both to
create this utterly marvelous mix. |
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Oceans Dream
Fill, knot, pull and form
your way through this necklace, using colorful
wire mesh ribbon. Adding silk and organza ribbons,
along with a variety of beads completes this organic
looking multi-strand necklace. Choose
from one of the following dates. |
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On The Fringe
This gorgeous multi-strand
necklace is not only beautiful to look at it's
also a joy to make. Mix and match your favorite
beads to create this one of a kind masterpiece.
*Note: This project may not be completed in
class, however you will leave with all of the
knowledge required to complete it at home. |
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Pearl Appeal
This necklace was designed
by Kin Fandry and featured in Issue #10 of Bead
Unique Magazine. Mixing mediums that wouldn't
otherwise seem to go together is the basis for
this gorgeous collar. Add some Austrian crystals
here and there for a touch of sparkle and flair!
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Perfect Endings
Learn to finish this beautiful
multi-strand necklace with a uniquely button loop
closure. Now that's a "perfect ending"!
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Ribbons 'n' Lace Necklace
Pretty
as a picture, this necklace marries pearls, glass
and crystals together with soft romantic ribbon.
This is the perfect class to learn the "ins
and outs" of bead weaving, and is a fun project
for all beading levels. |
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Very Beady Berries
"Beaded Berries"
have been a delicious part of our jewelry for
many years. Now you too can learn to make these
delicate charming little gems. Combine wire wrapping
and other stringing techniques together to create
this classic yet playful multi-strand necklace.
Prerequisite: Basic wire wrapping or
equivalent knowledge. |
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Violetto Fiore
Another one of Kim Fandry's
amazing designs that made it to the show! As featured
in Issue #12 of Bead Unique Magazine, this antique
style festoon necklace is reminiscent of the Turn-of-the-Century.
Learn to create this feminine necklace using sliders,
Beaded Berries, crystals, semi-precious stones,
chain and other metal elements. Excellent gift
for the hard to impress!
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Vintage Brooch
This modern little beauty
is definitely a blast from the past! Learn to
crochet and wire twist your way into this fashionable
find. |
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Winding Whimsy Necklace
Accent beautiful pearls and other semi-precious beads with a whisper of whimsy. Learn to accent with seed beads and other elements to add a little sparkle to your projects. Excellent for all levels. |
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Bangles and Bracelets |
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Bali Bangle
With the feel of a wrap and
the stunning assortment of colors and textures,
this exotic bracelet captures all of your crystal,
seed bead, fire polished and other assorted bangles
into one piece of jewelry. |
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Treasure Bracelet
Sparkle and glimmer
draw even the most reserved to this little
number. From your treasure chest of beads dig
out your crystals and most sparkly possessions
to create this fabulous bracelet. A great
project for all levels of beading. |
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Blooming Bangle
Besides the beads themselves,
the beauty of this bracelet is the bangle you
begin with. It has a built in hook and eye clasp
that's created at the beginning of the project.
Whether using semi-precious stone beads or Czech
glass when making this bracelet, no two will ever
look alike! |
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Bunchy Bracelet
This fun and funky bracelet
is a joy to make and wear! You can accessorize
your evening dress or casual wear. Use fire polish
beads or Swarovski crystals to make your stunning
bracelet. A great class to practice adding charms
to bracelets. Whatever your heart desires! |
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Captivating Cuff
The allure of this wire woven
cuff is irresistible!
Use wire, seed beads, and a variety of accent
beads to create this freeform bracelet. Choose
beads in shades of your favorite color and create
the perfect bracelet! |
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Cleopatra Bracelet
The wire hieroglyphics and
the assortment of beads give this bracelet the
feel of ancient Egypt. It may look complicated
but the technique is very simple.
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Cuffed Crotchet
Now that you understand the
chain stitch and how easy it is to add beads to
your crotchet project, you are ready to add some
"BAM"! Turn that single strand necklace
or bracelet into a dramatic statement by learning
to add multiple rows. Recommended: Multi-strand
crotchet necklace; or Required: Crochet
chain stitch experience. |
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Dancing Coil Bracelet
This great bracelet project allows you to showcase your favorite metal, stone or glass beads. |
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Dazzling Chain Gang
Always wanted to try chain
maille but thought it lacked the glamour and shine?
Well, here is the project for you! Turn semi-precious
or any other sparklers and jump rings into a fabulous
bracelet or anklet. Excellent for beginners! |
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Divine Diva
Wow all your friends and co-workers
with this fantastic bracelet. Use a monochromatic
color palatte and create a sophisticated cuff
for holiday parties and dressy evening occasions.
Learn the chevron stitch while using stretchy
stringing material. |
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