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Making jewelry for a show? Try the flipbook method of design

Tips for getting the most from your supplies and your design time
by Jane Konkel
Published: November 16, 2012
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Remember those flipbooks from your childhood; you could change the head, torso, and legs to make different characters? Think of the process of designing like you would a flipbook: Design in sections of three and work on three necklaces at a time.
The flipbook method of design
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Briolette and bullet necklace
This was the first necklace I designed for an upcoming show, Art vs Craft. I combined pink briolettes, faceted beads and spacers, brass bullet charms, vintage flower chain, and long-and-short chain.
 
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OLADOSU GHAZALI from NIGERIA said:
This is a beautful step-by-step approach.
JERI DUKESHIRE from WASHINGTON said:
What a unique idea for planning. I like it.
JERI DUKESHIRE from WASHINGTON said:
What a unique idea for planning. I like it.
JERI DUKESHIRE from WASHINGTON said:
What a unique idea for planning. I like it.
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