Gallery 

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Cristie@glassyjewels.com

 A showcase of my original beadwork designs

1.  Marguerite Bracelet  Can also be done as earrings

 My first design and was published in Beadwork, April/May 2005. Uses 6mm Swarovski Marguerite crystals.   An advanced level project.

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2.  Cleopatra Bracelet

Uses Swarovski rondelles.  An advanced level project.

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3.  Gemstone Lace

Below, two examples of a precursor to the Cleopatra.  An Intermediate-level project. 

 
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4.  Maltese Bracelet 

Uses faceted, double-drilled CZ stones, Swarovski rondelles and bicones.  An Intermediate -level project.

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5.  Star of India Bracelet

My second project published in Beadwork, December 2006/January 2007.  Reversible, so two looks from one bracelet.  Bracelet uses at least 126 4mm Swarovski bicones. Appropriate for any skill level.

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6.  Marrakech and Marrakech Snowflake Bracelet. 

Also a necklace version. (same pattern, different color combinations.  Uses at least 126 4mm bicones.  A variation of Star of India.  The "stars" in Star of India are at the Marrakech stage before they are closed up.

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7.  Crown Jewels Necklace (or bracelet)
Five styles of beaded beads, all built on bugle bead cores, using a RAW-style thread path and ladder stitch.  An Intermediate-level  project.

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8.  Rocio de la Perla Necklace (Dew of the Pearl)
Uses Swarovski glass pearls and 4mm bicones.  Can be done in graduated pearl sizes from 12mm to 4mm, or all in 8mm.  Project is appropriate for any skill level.

9.  Rocio Bracelet

Offshoot of Rocio de la Perla above.  Appropriate for any skill level.

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10.  Selene Bracelet, Earrings and Necklace
Uses faceted, double drilled CZ stones, delicas, charlottes, and a Tierra Cast button.    Beginners have done this but more suited to an intermediate beader.

Selene earring
   Selene bracelet side view

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11. Lacy Lariat. 

Chevron stitch w/8/0 Charlottes.  Appropriate for any skill level.

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12. Sea Urchin Necklace (could also be bracelet)

Adaptation of Zulu Flowerette Chain in Diane Fitzgerald's most recent Zulu book.  Any skill level. 

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13. Spring Garden Bouquet

Thanks for taking the time to look at my original, registered and copyrighted designs.