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Recycled Blues

by Marysu B

Simple pair of earrings made with hand hammered copper wire and recycled glass. Plans for a lot...

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In The Garden of Olives

by Need4Beadz

I like all the components of this piece, but I will probably re-work it. I need a bail for the...

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Blue Velvet Wraps

by Fresh Baked

Made this pair of wire wrapped briolette earrings this morning while making a tutorial for this...

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Fresh Picks

Check out Fresh Picks for color and texture combos to help you get started.

“Sweet Magnolia”

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“Tropical Isle”

  by Lady425 aka Beth
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“Out to Sea”

  by Lady425 aka Beth
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  by Beadzilla aka Wanda
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“Darkness”

  by Julie Shane
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“Don't bug me...”

  by Julie Shane
1 Picked 05/21/13

“Soft and Shiny”

  by Julie Shane
2 Picked 05/21/13

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  by michellehudson
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“Spaniard Kalera”

  by MaryKay K
3 Picked 05/21/13

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