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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Path of Life

I made a new bracelet design a few nights ago in the studio. I really like it! Here, I strung some blue crazy lace agate ovals, blue agate rounds, some Czech glass spacers that almost have the look of sterling silver, a copper "Path of Life" charm, and a few art beads from some of my favorite artisans: A copper raku ceramic pinch bead by Duane Collins of Elements Pottery and a "Soul Sister" lampwork bead by Kelley Wenzel of Kelley's Beads.

Instead of attaching a traditional clasp, I made an adjustable slide closure with a strand of soft suede lace and a large-hole copper bead. Can you see how I did that there? It's really simple to do. I ended my beading with two sterling rings that I fed the suede lace through. Then, I strung the large hole bead onto both ends of the suede. Lastly, I made sure I could slip my hand through the bracelet before finishing the suede off with a couple of knots.
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14 comments:

  1. somethinguniqueJune 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Erin, your bracelet is so cute,very imaginative idea for the clasp.
    ttfn L:)

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  2. JenniJune 15, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Love the color combination, Erin and the clasp closure looks great. Looks great bon your wrist.it would be intersesting to see a photo with the clasp open.too.
    Jenni

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  3. TesoriTrovatiJune 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Never in a million years would I ever think of anything as ingenious as that clasp. Beautiful! Enjoy the day, Miss Erin.

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  4. TesoriTrovatiJune 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Never in a million years would I ever think of something that ingenious. Very cool technique and such a great summer bracelet! Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  5. RebekahJune 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Love it! Neat idea for the clasp!

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  6. Ginelle FloresJune 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    OMG I love this!
    And the clasp is just beautiful! :)

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  7. Anna LearJune 16, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Just beautiful; that would sell so well out here in the southwest! Love the leather, the deep blues, and the mixed metals. And fantastic idea for a clasp! Great design!

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  8. LisaJune 16, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Love blues and browns together, and your clasp is a very smart idea! Enjoy wearing it, I know I certainly would!

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  9. steufelJune 16, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What a fun bracelet and design. And the colors are a perfect match!

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  10. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    A perfect combination of elements! Love your choices of the art beads, the copper and a touch of yellow in the lamp bead, excellent.

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  12. Birthday gift ideasJune 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Love the blue against the brown...love the color schemes that you choose to design the jewelry.It is not just enough o create...assembling is a very important part too.

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  13. Karina.ZhenAugust 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Oh my this is just beautiful! Do you happen to have a tutorial or simple steps as to how make this? Thanks!

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  14. antique ringsAugust 1, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I'm beginning to fall in love with yellow! I'm not too crazy about yellow either, but I have been seeing a lot in accessories and clothing nowadays. This is very cute and I love how the yellow brings a nice touch to the bracelet.

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