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Crystal and Glass Beaded Bracelets

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Venetian glass, lampwork, and Czech glass, even crystals are wonderful materials for making your own beaded bracelets.

Red Crystal and Brass Flower Bracelet

Red Crystal and Brass Flower BraceletTammy Powley

Bright red AB enhanced red crystal beads are combined with brass flower elements.

Ceramic Dragonfly and Fiber Bracelet

Ceramic Dragonfly and Fiber BraceletTammy Powley

A purple ceramic dragonfly component is mixed with bright green glass beads, waxed cotton cord, and a chunk of amethyst in this fiber and ceramic double-strand bracelet.

Crystal and Yarn Bracelet

Crystal and Fiber BraceletTammy Powley

Crystals attached to cotton yarn make up one strand of this double strand bracelet that combines crystals, metal, and fiber.

Asian-Inspired Cloisonné and Crystal Bracelet

Asian-Inspired Cloisonné and Crystal BraceletTammy Powley

A cloisonné bead became the inspiration for this Asian-style double strand crystal bracelet, and since the bead is a little on the large side, I decided it need a double strand of crystals to help balance it out.

More is Better Venetian Bracelet

Nothing steps up your bead stringing more than Venetian glass beads. Mix in some cyrstals, daisy spacers, and copper beading wire and Wow!

Victorian Elegance Crystal Bracelet

Victorian Elegance Crystal BraceletTammy Powley
Black Czech crystals are teamed up with gun-metal chain in this elegant bracelet design.

Color Your World

Color Your World BraceletTammy Powley
You don't have to hide that beading wire any more. With colored Soft-Flex you can incorporate the color into your jewelry design.

From Venice with Love Bracelet

From Venice with Love BraceletTammy Powley
Pink symbolizes love, and what better way to show someone how much you love her with this beautiful bracelet inspired by Venice.

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