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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-180-004-4 Gold Plated Filigree, Leaf, 65x37mm (6 Pieces)1 #05-328-CMU4 PRESTIGE 5328 Bicone Bead 4mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine (24 Pieces)1 #05-028-CMU10 PRESTIGE 5028 Globe Bead 10mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine (6 Pieces)1 #34-699 Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wires, Ball End (pair)1 #47-009-24-4 German Style Round Wire, 24-gauge - Gold Color (Each)Tools Cutting/Nipping PliersChain Nose PliersDesigner Tips New to jewelry-making? See …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-130-05-01 Greek Leather Cord, 1.5mm, 5 Meter - Natural (Each)2 #F1CC-6RNR Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Pewter 27mm Metal Tube Bead1 #59-100-13-AC TierraCast Britannia Pewter Round Leaf Button - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #44-941-04-AC TierraCast Heart-shaped Leaf Charm - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #37-145-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (ounce)Tools Adhesive1 #65-370 Fiskars Precision Tip Scissors for Bea …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsGently reshape longer loop of the cuff bracelet with round nose pliers to prevent bezel piece from inadvertently detaching.This combination of large bezel and large cuff makes an extra-large bracelet. Use smaller bezel and/or smaller cuff as needed.Use instructions in Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet (PDF) to set and seal a favorite image in the bezel.Use jump rings to attach charms to one loop of the bezel (the loop that you're attaching to the lon …

Design by: Katie Hill (TierraCast)Designer TipsTIP: Don’t stretch the cords when knotting. Tie with cord relaxed, but with extra slack taken up.Cut three 12" strands of elastic cord. Pull on the ends to prestretch the cords.Pick up one strand and string on one Amazonite gemstone bead and one 3mm spacer (choose black or silver). Repeat 23 times. String final gemstone bead and one large hole nugget spacer.Tie ends of cords together with a Surgeon's Knot. (Fig 1) Tighten securely.For the next stran …