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CROWN JEWEL BRACELET • ZolioDuos, O-beads, and crystals create a flowing edge around a pearl base with a delightful crisscross pattern in the center.
FLOWER BLOSSOM EARRINGS
CLASSIC FLORETS BRACELET • Complement vintage floral tile beads with beaded flower components using Nib-bit beads as the petals.
RADIANCE NECKLACE • Learn a fun and easy new technique as you make this gorgeous, sparkly necklace using cinch stitch.
FLICKERING FLORAL PENDANT
Marvel at a collection of curious and curiouser beaded objects
RIVETING EARRINGS • Dress up fine-gauge metal sheets with bezeled cubic zirconia stones, cleverly attached with bead “rivets.”
CAGED CRESCENTS BRACELET • Cages of crescent beads alternate with bezeled crystal chatons for an opulent bracelet right for any occasion.
SEA URCHIN FLOWER PENDANT • Cross a spiky sea urchin with a cheerful summer blossom and you’ll get this dynamic, eye-catching pendant.
Line meets form, as left meets right • Embrace the balance within Ellen Solomons’ wildly imaginative and structurally sound beadwork.
GARDEN OF EDEN BRACELET • Stitch a series of square-shaped flowers featuring Paisley Duo beads that glisten with a sparkly rivoli center in this stunning bracelet.
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COLORFUL STACKED BRACELET • Rullas and tiles pave the way as fire-polished beads take the spotlight in this stackable bracelet.
Silver insight: This metal might surprise you
TERMS TO KNOW
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