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Beads. Ahh, the world of beads!! If you are a jewelry maker or handmade jewelry lover, then you know what I’m talking about. There’s so many to choose from, that it makes it hard to decide which ones are best for your own personal designs.

Sure, if you are following a specific pattern, then you purchase the beads that the instructions call forbut what if you want to spread your own wings and flourish from that pattern? Then you go to the world of beads!

First, you find a craft store or bead store - You can find some of the neatest beads at chain stores such as Wal-Mart. Then there are craft stores such as Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Of course, then you have your specialty stores too. But thenits not always about the store—-its about the BEAD.

Now, look deep into your very crafty-or should I say “Beady” soul. What colors scream you? What designs catch your eye? Do you love the water? Do those clouds up above just mesmerize you? Are you just a faithful lover of the color blue? Then go look for those pretty shades of blue Sky blue, navy blue, ocean blue, and/or turquoise, etc. Then you can find patterns with flowers, cat-eyes-anything to your hearts content.
Babyif you love bluethen bead the night away in blue.

How about nature colors? Our mother’s great outdoors have just color that travels a million directions! You have the soft green grass, the colors of leaves in autumn, all of the animals, brilliant pinks and purples in the flowers. There is just so much color in the world of nature! Take your favorite picture of nature’s outdoors with you when choosing your beadsthis will help you wonderfully.

Of course, there’s even more patterns and colors that can help you decide. Perhaps you already have favorite colors you like to work with. It’s almost like taking a testYour first instinct is always the right answer! If there is a bead that is just talking to you-go for it! Pick her up-touch it, feel it, and imagine it in your studiowith your designs! I promise you-it will talk to you. Everybody’s perfect bead is different.

There is no right answer in creation. Your designs, your colors, and your beadsthey are all about you. And ONLY you. Create from your heart- our heart is always right-no matter how much you might want to ignore it at times.

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Handcrafted bracelets are a piece of jewelry that is something to cherish–and when I say handcrafted–I mean-strung, woven, or wired BY HAND. Sure you can be at Wal-Mart or the latest hip store that might be selling some beaded jewelry in the jewelry section–but most of that has been factory made–in a line of assembly.

A handcrafted bracelet is when an artisan personally picks out the beads and colors him/herself. And then decides on a design, stringing material, and what kind of impression this piece of jewelry should make. There really is alot that goes into the thought process.

I can tell you that I personally create all of my bracelets…. I take a whole evening, or even days to create a special piece. In my jewelry box–you can expect to see that not one design is exactly the same. I get so many compliments on my work that they ask me–where did you buy that?…. (of course the ones who know me well know that I have made it myself, and compliment me on my artwork)–but for those who don’t know me, they will just sigh in amazement that it seems almost impossible to create..

So when I say a handcrafted bracelet is something to cherish–I truly mean it. There is so much work from the heart that goes into it-thats why its so hard for a true jewelry artisan to part with his/her jewelry–It becomes a part of us.

–The next time you receive a handcrafted bracelet or any other piece of jewelry–take it as a compliment. It means that you are special to that person and they wanted to find something original and unique to give you…

Ariana R. Cherry is a self published poet and handmade jewelry artisan. She resides in Central IL with her husband and her daughter. You can purchase her jewelry at http://www.sentimentaljewelrycreations.com or read her poetry at http://www.arianacherry.biz.

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