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May 2012

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A blooming delicacy
By Jenny Ross
Make a spring necklace with a real orchid pendant
pg. 30
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Cube necklace
By Naomi Fujimoto
Connect white Lucite beads for a modern necklace and earrings
pg. 34
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Hawaiian Isles bracelet
By Irina Miech
Wire up a Hawaii-inspired bracelet from the book "Irina's Inspirations for Jewelry"
pg. 37
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Design Evolution Part 3: Whispering wood
By Leslie Rogalski
This lightweight, lush bracelet sounds as good as it looks
pg. 42
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Flip findings for a new focus
By Fernando Dasilva
Give earring wires new life in a chic necklace design
pg. 46
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Nuanced nuggets
By Cathy Jakicic
Soften chunky faceted gemstones with pearls
pg. 50
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Beautiful by nature
By Jane Konkel
Adorn cork and recycled-glass necklace with bold enameled beads
pg. 54
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Spring green set
By Karen Tomeo
Accent gemstone nuggets with bold wire wraps
pg. 58
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Flared flower earrings
By Naomi Fujimoto
Pair crystals and Lucite in delicate dangles
pg. 61
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Square up
By Naomi Fujimoto
Align shell beads and cube crystals in a geometric chain bracelet and earrings
pg. 64
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Pangi shell passion
By Jane Konkel
Make trendsetting jewelry with beads from renewable materials
pg. 66
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Crystal lattice bracelet
By Ann Cook
Add lacy details to a simple weave
pg. 70
Departments
Birthstones
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April: Diamond necklace and bracelet
By Kelsey Lawler
String a light, springy set
pg. 20
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May: Emerald necklace and earrings
By Kelsey Lawler
Connect crystals and chain in a long, lovely necklace
pg. 22
Under an Hour
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Amethyst slice earrings
By Naomi Fujimoto
Make striking earrings from pendants and fine chain
pg. 24
Wirework
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Wire-wrapped bangle
By Irina Miech
Embellish wire tubing for a beautiful bracelet
pg. 26
From the Editor
Creativity in bloom
pg. 8
Reader Gallery
Gorgeous jewelry from artists Sherilyn "Bella" Carol, Dianne McLaughlin, and Carrie Rogers
pg. 10
Designs We Love
Nature-inspired jewelry designs
pg. 14
Earring Gallery
Original earring designs to inspire your creativity
pg. 16
Basics
A step-by-step reference to key jewelry-making techniques
pg. 76
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