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Earrings offer a truly endless world of creative possibilities. Texture again plays a significant role, as does utilizing different types of metal. Trying to enamel objects in matched pairs offers another fun challenge! |
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Adding other elements, including fabrics, enamel mixes, leather, string, beads and semi-precious jewels make thinking up new earring ideas a source of endless creative possibility. |
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I've just begun expanding my line of bracelets, and I'm especialy enjoying utilizing some of the knowledge I've gained making rings and trying to apply it on a larger scale. |
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Exploring with various patinas is always a fun challenge. I use both chemical and heat patinas with my bracelets. |
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Clasps and closures are always a challenge. I've tried a number of different ways of closing a bracelet with varying success. The key to a bracelet closure is the ability to manipulate it with one hand -- not always an easy task! |
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The bracelet to the left uses a sliding clasp. This one functions pretty well, but I have to be careful. There's always a delicate balance between creating a clasp that looks pleasing and ending up with something that's too bulky to be comfortable... |
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