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Aug 20, 2012 12:16

I make jewellery. Not with a huge degree of skill, but plenty of enthusiasm. Bracelets have so far been my weak point, and so I am practising with different ideas. I am trying to use high-end components - mainly because it makes me try harder not to screw up. So far I have mainly worked with different gemstones and swarovski crystals/pearls. But I ( Read more... )

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aubergineautumn August 20 2012, 12:10:18 UTC
fleshflutter August 23 2012, 18:41:08 UTC
Oh, it looks like a little wrapped-up gift! Adorable!

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xenia_27 August 20 2012, 13:05:00 UTC
how about lampwork glass beads?

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fleshflutter August 23 2012, 18:41:45 UTC
Oh, that is a stunning example. Blue and gold is such a favourite combo of mine.

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merkuria August 20 2012, 14:48:18 UTC
All I can think of is leather and metal chains/links.

And here's a link to bracelets by my favourite jewellery maker. The site is in Polish, but it's the pics that matter.
http://www.pakamera.pl/bransoletki-40_12040674_g1821.htm

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fleshflutter August 23 2012, 18:54:08 UTC
Oooh, I love the basic design of the chain bracelets, but how variation is so different. Thank you so much for the link!

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minchout August 20 2012, 15:05:37 UTC
I suggested leather because, to me, it always seems so easy to work with, but I find it really difficult. I've been working on teaching myself to make leather and metal cuffs and setting studs and grommets and the like, and I've found it challenging, but I've had great results.

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fleshflutter August 23 2012, 18:56:20 UTC
Leather-work always looks stunning, but whenever I touch it, it just... it looks like I've hacked it. And I would LOVE to see some of your results!

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0nlyhannah August 20 2012, 19:50:42 UTC
http://georgiapdesigns.wordpress.com/jewellery-for-sale/bracelets/#jp-carousel-618 is very pretty, but a bit too busy for me. Not that I would turn it down if someone wanted to give it to me ( ... )

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fleshflutter August 23 2012, 18:57:06 UTC
Oh I am so grateful for the links! Thank you so very much! <333

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