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Traveler’s Pathway
Jeanne Holland
Stringing Spring 2008
The designer adds a clever custom touch to
her bracelet by wrapping a jump ring with
copper wire. 
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Constellations
Linda Herd
Stringing Winter 2007
Sparkling blue crystals and Thai silver
tubes and stars mimic the constellations
of the winter night.
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Geometric Frame
by Kate McKinnon
Stringing Spring 2006
String a geometric piece using fine silver frame
beads and a matching toggle clasp.
Web-Exclusive Project
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Night at the Oscars Bracelet
This three-strand bracelet design is the perfect complement for the Night at the Oscars Necklace (p. 49 of Stringing Fall 2004).
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Caribbean Sunset
Julia Watt
Stringing Spring 2008
A beautiful shell set in sterling silver is the
centerpiece of this necklace. It evokes the
scenario of hunting for shells along sandy
beaches at sunset.
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Summer Bouquet
Nina Cooper
Stringing Winter 2007
Hang a pretty pendant from a bunch of colorful silk ribbons for a soft, stunning necklace.
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Pixie Parchment
Melanie Brooks Lukacs
Stringing Winter 2007
The antique colors of the pendant and beads, coupled with the distressed look of the ribbon
and chain, remind Melanie of an old treasure map on parchment paper, with mysterious etchings
and symbols to mark a fantastic journey.
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Autumn’s Last Vine
Pam and Angie Thien
Stringing Winter 2007
The bright jade and lush leaves in this piece depict the abundant harvests of autumn—a burst of bright orange before the grayness of winter.
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Swallow
Sheila Thornton
Stringing Winter 2007
“Our imagination flies. We are its shadow on the earth,” reads the quote on the silver bead by Anne Choi. The rainbow flash of the labradorite, moonstone, and crystal ignites the imagination and inspires creativity.
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Coastal Forest
Kitty Durmaj
Stringing Fall 2007
The lampworked pendant used in this necklace reminded Kitty of the Oregon Coast’s
rugged landscape and moss-covered trees. The pearls and amber enhance
the pendant’s glow. |
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Ocean Treasure
Gregory Ogden
Stringing Fall 2007
This two-strand necklace features an ammonite pendant with apatite, glass teardrops, and a large floral toggle clasp. |
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The Tree of Knowledge
Sara Hardin
Stringing Fall 2007
Sara holds this necklace very near and dear to her heart as she created it as a gift for someone very special.
The recipient lent it back to Sara so that she can share it with you. |
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Two of Heart Lariat
Ania Kyte
Stringing Fall 2007
The lariat is one of the most versatile styles of necklace, and this sleek strand of smoky
quartz and amber is both warm and cool against your skin. |
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1,000 Wishes Fairy
by Cynthia Thornton
This asymmetrical design features a flower and leaf clasp on the side and a pewter fairy pendant. It is pictured on pages 1 and 28 of Stringing Style 2, but the instructions are only available on this website. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Autumn Majesty (Expanded Instructions)
by Haji Miranda-Lopez
Stringing Fall 2006
Here are the full, detailed instructions
for Haji’s spectacular knotted necklace
featured on page 43 of Stringing Fall 2006.
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Botanic Garden Necklace
Use these expanded instructions to create this stunning multistrand necklace of Czech pressed glass leaves and flowers (p. 93 of Stringing Fall 2004).
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Cascading Tangles
by Elaine Ray
Stringing Summer 2007
The natural materials of clay, shell, and metal gently stream
around the wearer’s neck and shoulders to flow into a final
dollop of glaze at the tip of the ceramic focal piece.
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Dancing Daisy Necklace
by Melanie Brooks Lukacs
Stringing Spring 2007
The coordinating pastel colors of these daisy
beads inspired this whimsical necklace.
Repeating sterling silver elements act as a
bold accent without overpowering the colors
of the porcelain beads. And the silver flower
rings “dance” across the tube beads, adding
a sense of playfulness.
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Deco Seduction
by Wendy Mullane
Stringing Spring 2006
This breathtaking butterfly
necklace echoes the elegance of the Art Deco era with its brilliant beaded links and beautiful chains.
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Desert Winds
by Pat Henry
Stringing Fall 2006
Large wood leaves, turquoise stones, and copper findings lend a breezy Southwest flavor to this simply strung necklace.
Web-exclusive project.
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Dragon Summer Necklace
by Heather Culhane
Follow these expanded instructions to create this whimsical necklace of glass beads, crystals and Thai silver (p. 78 of Stringing Spring 2005). |
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Emily's Rose Garden
by Banu Sekendur
Stringing Spring 2006
Swarovski crystals in rose and peach and sterling silver sparkle in this rosy necklace. Web-Exclusive Project
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Fried Green Tomatoes
by Melinda Barta
Stringing Spring 2006
Fresh green seed beads are the perfect accent for these
painted wooden beads.
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Fruit Salad Choker
by Katie Hacker
Stringing Spring 2007
Color is Katie’s biggest inspiration. When she saw these multicolored quartz nuggets, Katie knew she had to make something special. The beads are woven together in a bright tangle that makes a dramatic statement on the neck.
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Gold and Good Fortune
by Marianne Pickett
Stringing Fall 2006
Richly colored garnets, gold mesh ribbon, bronze pearls, and
patinated findings harmonize with the Chinese good fortune
pendant in this necklace.
Web-exclusive project.
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Hammered Heart
by Denise Baum
Stringing Spring 2006
Sterling silver chain, rose quartz, green freshwater pearls, and blue chalcedony form a necklace as unique as the wearer.
Web-Exclusive Project |
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Ivy's Necklace
by Jean Yates
Stringing Spring 2007
Jean had a favorite storybook when she was growing
up that featured a little girl whose name was Ivy.
This necklace is for Ivy.
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Kelpie's Dream
by Katie Wall
Stringing Spring 2006
This combination of olivine, yellow and peach glass beads reflects the variety of textures and hues in a tidal pool. Use these expanded instructions to make this necklace featured on page 27 of Stringing Spring 2006. |
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Miami Heat Necklace
by Jennie Stephens
Multiple strands of hot, bright Swarovski crystals and wirework create the heat for this stylish piece! (p. 62 of Stringing Fall 2005). The original necklace raised nearly $200 for the HOPE Bracelet Project auction in fall 2005. |
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Mistletoe
by Amy Boehm
Stringing Fall 2006
Kiss boring jewelry goodbye when you wear this mistletoe-green garnet necklace.
The three strands of garnet teardrops add color and punch to the piece, which
may become your favorite holiday accessory.
Web-exclusive project.
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Moroccan Dreams
by Keriann Gore
Stringing Spring 2006
The light sparkles off the sunstone, copper chain and a fabulous shell pendant in this dreamy necklace.
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Necklace for Boreas
by Lindsay Hastings
Stringing Summer 2007
The elegance and mood of this necklace was inspired by John
William Waterhouse’s 1903 painting, Boreas. The painter’s use of
color and tone has always caught Lindsay’s eye.
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Paua-Dise
by Patricia Henry
Stringing Summer 2007
The beautiful Paua shell necklace will be the center of
attention at your next island party.
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Peas in a Pod
by Jenna Colyar-Cooper
Stringing Spring 2006
Fresh spring plantings inspired this necklace of amazonite and peridot beads.
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Quick-Change Necklace
by Catherine Kenyon
This inventive four-in-one necklace can easily be adapated to fit any aesthetic and style (p. 117 of Stringing Fall 2005).
Web-Exclusive Project
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Raku
by Keriann Gore
Stringing Summer 2007
Keriann allows the raku quality and subtle hues of the
lampworked lentils to speak for themselves by simply
stringing them with modest stone and pressed-glass beads.
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Secret Garden
by Gabriella Marie Rosendahl
Stringing Spring 2007
Use these expanded instructions to create this timeless Secret Garden necklace featured on page 73 of Stringing Spring 2007.
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Serenity Blossoms
by Lisa Kan
Stringing Spring 2006
With strands of twisted ribbons captured in glass and color
inspired by Swarovski’s padparadscha crystal, Thai blossoms
float about serenely, welcoming the coming of spring.
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Shining Heart
by Cynthia Thornton
Stringing Fall 2006
This simple, shimmering necklace flatters the collarbone with its
delicate glitter. The back of the pewter heart reads, “Within the Heart
Shines a Light.”
Web-exclusive project.
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Simply Tranquility
by Kat Poling
Stringing Fall 2006
A lifelong turquoise fan, Kat was thrilled to see how well
her copper beads and findings worked with the turquoise
chips she had been hoarding since last summer.
Web-exclusive project. |
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Smile Rising
by Andrew Thornton
Stringing Spring 2007
This sparkling carnelian and polished coral necklace evokes the warmth of a day of basking in the sun with the promise of spring as a backdrop, as an almost-smile spreads across the wearer’s face.
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Spring Fling
by Jaida Kimmerer
Stringing Spring 2006
Spring is in the air with this flirty combination of sparkling rose crystals and silver chain.
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Stardust3
by Ania Karolina Kyte
Stringing Spring 2006
Sterling silver wire complements a new style of lampworked bead in this glittering projects. Use these expanded instructions to make this necklace featured on page 43 of Stringing Spring 2006.
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A Stroll in the Garden
by Carol Horan Reesha
Stringing Spring 2006
The combination of rose quartz, green chalcedony, and sterling silver make this necklace soothing to the eye and touch.
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Tie One On
by SaraBeth Cullinan
Stringing Spring 2007
This fun and flirty lariat is simple enough
for daytime and elegant enough for an evening out on the town.
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