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  • Necklace by Tara Leitermann

    I had been adding patina to the metal links here, and feeling frustrated about how the color was turning out. This lovely pendant by Pajego Art House was sitting on my…

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  • Necklace by Tara Leitermann

    I was struck by the birds in Morris’s artwork, and intrigued that he had a friend do the birds for him. This sweet solo bird charm by Lindsay Drake reminded me…

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  • Forest Flowers

    A sweet necklace featuring one of Heather Powers’ faux tin pendants with a William Morris print, I added a loop of beads and a bird charm from the Vintaj Artisan Markets…

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  • ‘Blue Moon’

    Stunning and lively, this entire set of lampwork beads by my husband Moon, are the focus of this necklace. Complimented by beautiful Sterling and Bali silver, on a leather cord. I’ve…

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  • Tapestry Necklace

    On my first retreat with Heather Powers of Humblebeads, she taught her faux tin technique using some William Morris patterns and botanical illustrations. I still had plenty of extra pieces from…

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  • Tapestry Earrings

    I cut some of the smaller bits of faux tin into arch shapes for matching earrings. To these at added green and cranberry Czech beads and delicate etched brass chain. Again,…

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  • Tapestry Bracelet

    During the bead retreat I had made a piece of faux tin that I had planned to use as a bracelet bar. To give it more substance, I added it to…

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  • botanical blues ?

    Hi there, I’ve not entered any of my designs on here before but after a nudge from Heather I’d like to submit this bracelet design please ???! I have used a…

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