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- tarznig on “Gilded Autumn Necklace”:
“I'm a bit confused. Never did this before. Could I thread the wire through the bead to…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Pablo”:
“I'm with Nancy! I'm not a Picasso fan, but love this necklace. Maybe, you…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Pablo”:
“Almost forgot, did you draw "free hand" a copy of the picasso painting you have on…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Pablo”:
“You know me well enough to know that this is not my usual preference but I…” read »
- sweetjane on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Thanks you all! Nancy always sends me such beautiful beads to work with. Plus, I've got…” read »
- EARHEAD on “Asymmetry”:
“I love it!…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Jane, it's very eclectic and I love it. I love those connectors! Fun and…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“What a beautiful necklace, Jane. I love the beads you chose- especially the rectangle blue…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Oh Jane, this is just so pretty. It will appeal to almost anyone especially those who…” read »
- MH on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
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- Melody F on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Oooh! Very pretty! Extremely lovely! I would just add a tiny carnelian bead…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Ahhh-mazing! This necklace is stunning. The colors and beads are so cohesive. This would…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Very fun and unusual choices of beads and charms. Love it.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“So much to see in your bracelet. Love the array of beads and findings. I really…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“I love what you did with the Christmas trees. They're beautiful and fun.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:
“What a wonderful group of necklaces. Nice work.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Citrus Blossom Bracelet”:
“Wow. I love your bracelets. The recycled glass flowers are great. And the necklace is adorable.…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Linhasita wax cord is the only I use. They have hundreds of colors and sizes. I…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Thanks for the tip Robin. I'll also check online for the Linhasita cording. Using…” read »
- kye on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“These look great. Please post what you end up doing with them. I'd love to see…” read »
- Deb Harding on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Thanks for that info Robin. I'm going to have to search for that. Never even heard…” read »
- K Ralston on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“Christmas in the Spring. Nice!…” read »
- K Ralston on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Glad to see you are feeling better and back to creating your pieces. You've got some…” read »
- sweetjane on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Thanks you all...the more I look at it the more I like it. It's unique...which…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Have you tried the 5mm polyester Linhasita wax cord? Try it and see if that…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Jane, I think the acetate connector works great as a bracelet focal. I've also been…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Such nice comments--Thank you very much! It was encouraging to read all your kind…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:
“These three play so well together! A great way to incorporate your new African beads…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“What beachy glamour! Love the touch of pink silk.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Kinda Wacky”:
“I wouldn't call this wacky. Personally I think it is creative. I personally would…” read »
- sweetjane on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“This just fantastic! Everting works so well together, to create a very beachy bracelet. You know…” read »
- kye on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Another CC beauty. I agree with Deb-I really like the way the white strand ties everything…” read »
- Deb Harding on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“WOW!! I totally love love love this Crystal. You know how much I love beach themed…” read »
- K Ralston on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Wow Crystal. What a work of art this bracelet is. I like the silk. It adds…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“I love everything in your bracelet! The colors are gorgeous for the beach look.…” read »
- Jogi on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Crystal, I love this bracelet!!!! All of it! The coral silk and the coral…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “More Stuff From the Stash”:
“LRC, these are all so pretty- I like the second one with owl-perfect for casual wear-which…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Wowza Crystal-this is gorgeous! I love the sand dollar focal- this bracelet is one of…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Sorry about the dark pictures! I was so excited to take my pictures outside in…” read »
- kye on “Citrus Blossom Bracelet”:
“I love the citrus flowers too and the beautiful way you used them. Fun mix of…” read »

Paradise Found Choker
by Andrea at Lima on 02/27/20
About this design:
Cowrie shells are always a hot summer trend, I have been noticing this choker style necklace with cowries at stores and on celebrities in magazines.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
You will need: - 4 cowrie shells -9-10 pearls (I listed a few options in product list) -24 gauge wire -1ft of heavy gold chain - 1 clasp
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Measurements: Opening will hold up to 2mm cord
Measurements: Opening will hold up to 2mm cord
Measurements: Opening will hold up to 2mm cord
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