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K Ralston on “Pearl and Crystal”:
“What a pretty piece LRC. I love big bracelets like this. I call these things UFOs…” read »
K Ralston on “Tubular Multicolored Lariat”:
“It does sound confusing BLE. But as always, the stitching is flawless. I'm sorry I didn't…” read »
kye on “Dance of the butterflies”:
“I'm not familiar with cinnabar. The butterflies look cute with the Jasper. Fitting name for a…” read »
kye on “Lapis & Turquoise set”:
“Beautiful tubes make beautiful jewelry. Love the colors.…” read »
M Henry on “Mystic Falls Necklace”:
“Lovely! Where can I purchase the focal you use? I don't see it in the Zola…” read »
kye on “Silver and sapphire”:
“I bet a lot of people will want one of these beauties. Add me to the…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Pearl and Crystal”:
“CC, I use copper wire from Home Depot and other places but the brass I buy…” read »
kye on “Tubular Multicolored Lariat”:
“Who knew you could wear a lariat so many ways?! Such a beauty BLE! Wow! You…” read »
kye on “Groovy Hoop Earrings”:
“Yellow daisy earrings are so adorable!…” read »
kye on “Windswept turquoise”:
“This is such a neat set. So beautiful! I agree with CC-so cool the way you…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Silver and sapphire”:
“Beautiful & stylish! I love its petite nature. Using such small stones and freeform…” read »
Stingray on “Silver and sapphire”:
“Nice, these dainty bracelets are an excellent use for tiny gemstones.…” read »
MH on “Tubular Multicolored Lariat”:
“Gorgeous!…” read »
kye on “Long time”:
“What tiny little marvels! So pretty.…” read »
CKitty on “Tubular Multicolored Lariat”:
“Wow. Beautiful work! I love lariat and there are so many ways to wear them. Thank…” read »
Andrea at Lima on “Groovy Hoop Earrings”:
“Thank you!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “TURQUOISE DELIGHTS”:
“Agree that turquoise Ivan be wsure rn anytime of the year! Beautiful set!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Tubular Multicolored Lariat”:
“You are amazing in your color palettes and designs!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Long time”:
“So sweet! I love dainty earrings! Would love to see more of your earrings.…” read »
Crystal Canary on “TURQUOISE DELIGHTS”:
“Nice set, and I bet that clasp could be worn on the side or front.…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Long time”:
“Tiny! Love the details and how you wrapped those tiny stones up the earwire and…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Lapis & Turquoise set”:
“Love the tubes in alternating colors--great effect that is very eye-catching. …” read »
HOT HILDA on “RUBY SET”:
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HOT HILDA on “RUBY SET”:
“KEEP ON BEADING BUY YOUR BEAD @LIMA BEADS THEY R HOT! HOT HILDA NYC…” read »
HOT HILDA on “FLOWERS OF AMETHYST”:
“Gals keep on beading everyday a new TECHNIQUE. EXAMPLE WIRE WRAP. YOUTUBE IT. HOT HILDA KEEP ON BEADING…” read »
HOT HILDA on “Lapis & Turquoise set”:
“I DONT MAYBE? Beady Little Eyes. keep on beading. a new technique. EVERDAY. HOT HILDA…” read »
HOT HILDA on “TURQUOISE DELIGHTS”:
“30 INCHES IS ALOT OF WORK! HH…” read »
HOT HILDA on “its a dogs life!”:
“i agree Crystal Canary I'M WORKING ON. YA GOT NICE STUFF! KEEP ON BEADING! …” read »
Beauty Sought Khristin on “Long time”:
“Thank you so much! I must say I need to start working with larger elements because…” read »
Beauty Sought Khristin on “Swiss Blue”:
“Thank you! I've actually been working through making these from a structured weave because I want…” read »
Beauty Sought Khristin on “Baby Girl”:
“You guys are not alone in being reminded of peas in a pod lol! I was…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Tubular Multicolored Lariat”:
“Outstanding! I love the colors, the fringe, and all the different ways you've shown that…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Groovy Hoop Earrings”:
“Great way to use the yellow daisies! Love these!! …” read »
Crystal Canary on “Emerald Sands Earrings”:
“I really like your design idea and how you used the recycled pebble sticks with the…” read »
Crystal Canary on “its a dogs life!”:
“HH, great inspiration! Jade is a favorite for sure. Is there anyway to shed…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Windswept turquoise”:
“What I really like about this set is the refined look you achieve with the silver…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Pearl and Crystal”:
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Crystal Canary on “Yin and Yang”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “Baby Girl”:
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Crystal Canary on “Baby Girl”:
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Embellished Cork Focal Necklace

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About this design:

For this focal necklace, I glued cabochons to a cork coin focal, and sewed gemstones around the edge. The cabochons are attached easily using a small drop of super glue, and the cork is sturdy, yet thin enough to easily sew on your favorite beads!

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The products in this design are listed below.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

	Step 1: Glue the cabochons to the cork coin focal in any pattern you choose. Sew 4mm gemstones around the edge of the focal. See my embellished cork bracelet for a step-by-step on how to sew the beads securely around the cork.
	Step 2: Attach jump rings to the thread on the back of the cork. Attach the chain to the jump rings.