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| Wondering how you can turn a small focal bead into great jewelry? Check out the following ideas. |
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A multiple strand necklace can show off any number of small focal beads. The three dichroic hearts are suspended on loops of seed beads and silver-plated brass heishe and you can't help but focus on the small focal bead set. The best part is that if the loops are just big enough to move over the strands, you can wear the hearts anywhere on the necklace. Placing the loops near larger beads on the strand will anchor them. Wear them in the middle or off to one side, separate or together. With a neutral or one color necklace you can make loops with different beads and change them on a whim. Check out the great spring mechanism sterling clasp at Rio Grande. Attach multiple strands to the ring finding, slip it inside and it springs securely into the cap. |
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This necklace started with a simple 1" blue lace agate oval. Adding some vintage barrels with pink and green accents dictated the rest of the necklace. Pink wing beads cap blue twisted "snail" vintage beads as well as the focal agate. By using much smaller beads, the focal bead remains the focus of the necklace. Strung with 4mm blue lace agate, antiqued gold rondelles, and tiny green rounds, the pastel creation evokes a romantic summer evening. And it all started with one little focal bead! |
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Sharleen Newland's multiple hole ceramic rectangles make up into great bracelets. Make the strands straight from hole to hole or cross the them over each other. Notice that each strand has different beads. It's a great way to use up those odds and ends in your bead stash. Photo and Design by Helen O’Donnell, Embroidered Soul. | |