Monday, July 14, 2008

Thanks to Charlotte


I purchased some teeny tiny beads called Charlottes a while ago and finally found a way to use them! I made this necklace with natural turquoise nuggets and various copper beads. At first it was going to be a bracelet. Since bracelets are shorter and therefore use less materials, I can sell them at a lower price, which is what I assume the customer wants. Except I have noticed that most people aren't sure what size to buy and will shy away from buying a bracelet unless they can try it on. Necklace size, on the other hand, is more universal. Although a 20" necklace might fit two people differently, it will still fit. So I turned the bracelet into the focal section for a necklace and finished it off with the lightweight Charlotte beads. In my humble opinion, it turned out to be a gorgeous piece I'd like to keep for myself!! I won't though...it's already listed in my Etsy shop.

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