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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #20-111-223 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Antique Bronze (Tube)1 #20-226-913 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Gold Duracoat (Tube)1 #1-03-1011/s Fire-Polish 3mm : Dark Topaz (50pcs)1 #1-46-C1002/s Gem-Cut Fire-Polish Rondelle 6 x 4mm : Copper - Lt Topaz (25pcs)1 #1-04-L1004/s Fire-Polish 4mm : Luster - Topaz (50pcs)1 #1-75-Z0003/s Fire-Polish 7 x 5mm - Teardrop : Crystal - Celsian (25pcs)1 #1-75X-1006/s Fire-Polish 7 x 5m …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut a 10" piece of wire.To straighten and harden the wire, run the length of the wire through the nylon pliers.Use the ring mandrel to form a "bubble" loop (ours is size 9-1/2).With the wire still on the mandrel, wrap a short coil to secure the round shape.Cut off the excess tail on the coil. Straighten the handle shape.Add beads to the handle in the pattern pictured or in your own pattern. End with the Opulence teardrop and a final "faceted" 3mm bead.Use r …

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsThread needle onto comfortable length (36-48”) of bead cord and condition. Depending on the type of cording you choose, you may want to double it.Add 12 beads to the cord (alternating between one size 11 seed bead, and one SuperDuo).Leave about a 3-6” tail, form a circle and tie a surgeon’s knot to secure.Go back through all the beads a second time, bringing the cord out through a hole on a SuperDuo.Bring thread back through the top hole in the same SuperDuo …