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dolllady aka Pam on “Kazuri Medley”:
“Super beads made a super necklace! Enjoy it!…” read »
KelleyH on “Kazuri Medley”:
“The colors on this really pop! It is so wonderful that your friend was able…” read »
sweetjane on “Which one?”:
“Robin...it's a toss up...I like both equally as well. Why, might I ask, is there…” read »
sweetjane on “For the Love of Orange and Purple”:
“Thanks you all!! I had fun with the love necklace. I think I could have…” read »
BevB on “Southwestern Bling”:
“Another masterpiece, Beady! At first I thought the centerpiece look like an eye, and then I…” read »
sweetjane on “Southwestern Bling”:
“I hate to repeat...but this does call for another WOW....beadwork at its best!!! An amazingly amazing…” read »
K Ralston on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“Ok. The library's wifi obviously works so it's my provider. Here's a picture of my…” read »
K Ralston on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“Henri in the Oasis …” read »
K Ralston on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“You are so on top of it Beady! I have only a container garden this year.…” read »
Moogie on “Southwestern Bling”:
“This necklace is amazing! I don’t do bead sewing, as I call it. So I love…” read »
Moogie on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“My favorite color combo! Pretty bracelet full of fun beads.…” read »
Moogie on “Bronze & Petrol”:
“Well, thanks everyone! Those tubes were from the old piece. I’m not sure but they may…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Southwestern Bling”:
“Gorgeous! Artistic beauty at its best. I love the carefree flow of the piece…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Southwestern Bling”:
“What a stunning necklace! The colors are so rich and that star really is too…” read »
KelleyH on “Southwestern Bling”:
“Wow. It's all we can say!!! What an amazing necklace!! I agree that…” read »
K Ralston on “Southwestern Bling”:
“Wow. A lotta work here, and fringe - now, do you find that the thread is…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“Wonderful Kelley. It has the right movement and sparkle for dragonflies. The little dragonfly attached to…” read »
Althea A on “Southwestern Bling”:
“Wow! This necklace is absolutely exquisite. The colors are beautiful and your choice of beads all…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“I love your pendant KR. The colors are beautiful. It has a nice balance and the…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Bronze & Petrol”:
“Beautiful set Moogie. Yes, the color combination is great. Love the curved tubes on the necklace…” read »
BevB on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“Oh what a beautiful bracelet! Your color combinations are perfect, and so is the dragonfly. I…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“This is an awesome bracelet! I love all 3 strands that create a bouquet of…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“Its all so pretty. I agree with all the comments above. Its awesome really.…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“Nice work! The beads look fantastic together. Love the Apatite. Nice eye in…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“This is such a beautiful pendant with all the embedded beads within the coiling. I…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Bronze & Petrol”:
“Such a great combination of colors! The rich blue really stands out against the bronze.…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Which one?”:
“Wow, tough choice. Both have great appeal. I like the opaque Aqua Terra…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Spiral Splash”:
“Love this simple design featuring the Kazuri spiral bead. The silver spirals are perfect with…” read »
Crystal Canary on “For the Love of Orange and Purple”:
“Fun necklaces--each with different personality. Love the Czech flowers in the orange one & the…” read »
sweetjane on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“Well put together bracelet Kelly...all the strands blend nicely together. I like the idea of the…” read »
Althea A on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“Stunning! The stones are all beautiful and having them on 3 different strands is perfect.…” read »
K Ralston on “Dances with Dragonflies”:
“These are all gorgeous stones. You have put them together perfectly.…” read »
K Ralston on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“Thanks everyone. It felt good to tune out all the bad news and focus on making…” read »
BevB on “Bronze & Petrol”:
“Ditto to everyone's comments! I love this set!…” read »
BevB on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“You finally did it K! As I already told you this pendant is absolutely beautiful!…” read »
sweetjane on “Bronze & Petrol”:
“Gorgeous set Moogie... I agree that it's Antiqued looking. Makes me think about bronze…” read »
KelleyH on “Stash find/ How sweet”:
“Perfect chain choice for this pendant! I really admire seed bead work. I'm too…” read »
KelleyH on “Spiral Splash”:
“I like the combination of black and red, and the metal spiral beads that reflect the…” read »
KelleyH on “For the Love of Orange and Purple”:
“Great necklaces!!! I really like moons and stars too, and I'm always drawn to purple…” read »
sweetjane on “Midnight at the Oasis”:
“Nice to see your work again K.R. ! Your wirework is excellent as always....you make glass…” read »

Gilded Paradise Bracelet

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About this design:

I really liked the look of several types of gemstone nuggets mixed together, so I decided to create a funky mix of layered bracelets. I used some of the same components throughout each bracelet to create a cohesive design. This bracelet looks complicated but its easy as can be!

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

You will need: * 4 types of Gemstone Nuggets * 1 Strand of Czech Glass Bali Daisy Spacer Beads in Gold * 1 Strand of Czech Glass Seafoam 3x5mm Rondelles * 2 Greek Gold Barrel * Faceted Gold Beads 3mm * 1 Champagne Luster Druzy Slice * Stardust Gold Beads 6mm * Pink Opal Chips Stretch Bracelet (It's cheaper than buying a strand:) * 1' each of 4 different styles of Satin Hamilton Gold Chain * Jump rings * Clasp * Gold Wire 20 gauge

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

	Step 1: Cut enough wire to fit around your wrist. String on the beads in the order shown.
	Step 2: Take your wire and feed it through the chain end. Use your round nose pliers to create a loop and wrap the excess tightly around the loop. Trim off any excess wire. Do the same to the other side. Trim your chain to the desired length. The tutorial below will show you how to create the loop if you need more more info. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm
	Step 3: Do Steps 1-2 for all other layers. Then use the larger jump ring to attach your chain ends to on both sides. Attach your clasp to one of the jump rings.
	Step 4: Dalmatian Jasper Nugget Bracelet - I used Pink Opal Chips, Czech glass 3x5mm rondelles, 3mm Faceted Gold beads, Satin Hamilton Rollo Chain, and a Murex Shell charm.
	Step 5: Phosphosiderite Nugget Bracelet - I used Phosphosiderite Tumbled Nuggets, Greek Spiral Bead, Stardust Gold Beads, Seafoam 3x5mm Czech Glass Rondelles, Greek Patina Spacers, Long and Short Oval Chain, Daisy Spacers in Gold, and a Conch Shell Charm
	Step 6: Prehnite Nugget Bracelet - I used Prehnite Tumbled Nuggets, Champagne Druzy Slice, Bali Daisy Spacer in Gold, Gold Barrel Bead, 3mm Gold Faceted Beads, Textured Roll Chain
	Step 7: Goldstone Nugget Bracelet - I used Goldstone Tumbled Nuggets, Antique Gold Bail Charms, Seafoam Czech Glass 3x5m Rondelles, Long and Short Flat Oval Chain