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13 Kinds of Beads I’ve Used

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Leah

My first Thursday 13 post! Thursday 13 is a blog meme where you make a list of 13 things. These are all types of beads I’ve used in my jewelry. 1. freshwater pearls 2. seed beads 3. Swarovski crystal bicones … Continue reading →

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Ocean Bracelet

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Leah

The colors in this bracelet are very watery, and since I live near the coast, I named it after the ocean. [caption id="attachment_421" align="alignnone" width="350" caption="Ocean Bracelet"][/caption] Available in my etsy shop.

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Book on making jewelry with Swarovski crystal and seed beads

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Leah

Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski: 65 Sparkling Designs with Crystal Beads and Stones by Laura McCabe is filled with beautiful pictures of seed bead and Swarovski crystal jewelry, along with what look like detailed instructions to make each piece. If … Continue reading →

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New Bead Embroidery Book

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Leah

The Art of Bead Embroidery: Techniques, Designs & Inspirations by Heidi Kummli and Sherry Serafini looks like a great book for beaders. Both authors do amazing beadwork – I’ve been a fan of Sherry Serafini’s work for a couple years. … Continue reading →

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Jewelry 101: Seed Bead Sizes

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Leah

Seed beads are the small glass beads people use in intricate beadweaving projects. They come in various sizes which vary slightly by manufacturer, but in general, the larger the number, the smaller the bead. One of the most common sizes … Continue reading →

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