Stella Obscura

Click Here for Full PDF by Valorie Clifton These earrings were inspired by my love for all things Middle Earth, from the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. …

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Bead Encylopedia 102

Click Here for Full PDF by Valorie Clifton My first installment discussed seed beads in all their glory—the types, manufacturers, sizes and finishes.  So much can be created using only…

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Bead Encyclopedia 101

  Click Here for Full PDF by Valorie Clifton Ah, seed beads!  What is it about these tiny bits of glass that inspire such wonderful creativity?  People have been fascinated…

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Mitzi Bracelet

  Click Here for Full PDF by Valorie Clifton This is a wonderful, easy project and an innovative use for 2-hole beads.   I designed this as a gift for my…

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Romanov Pendant

Click Here for Full PDF by Valorie Clifton Romanov was designed with an old world, vintage feel in mind.  I’m so often inspired by antique brooches, pendants, and textiles.  Romanov…

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