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37. Nice! Oooo, crystals! ....

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 04:42 AM

12 hrs ago

I don't have chains, or findings right now.
I have some turquoise beads, small half pearls, small bit of some other semi-precious stones.
I work w silver plated wire or brass wif different gauges and make my own quite unique wire jewelry sometimes w above items. When I had money I had sterling silver wire. I started with that in my early 30s.

Previously, I did a fair amount of bead stringing, but it became too expensive w wanting to use more semi-precious stones, and not just glass beads w intermittent semi-precious pieces. Partly bc my extra monies were competing w concert going, and other stuff.

You should have a crafting party, when you find the time get you all together! It's be fun!

What kind of pins did you make?

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