{"id":9159,"date":"2016-01-18T11:28:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T16:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=9159"},"modified":"2016-01-18T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2016-01-18T16:28:14","slug":"desert-mesa-bracelet-video-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2016\/01\/18\/desert-mesa-bracelet-video-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Desert Mesa Bracelet Video Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are lots of different sources I use for my beads and jewelry findings, but the most convenient is my least favorite. The local craft stores such as Joann’s, Michael’s and A.C. Moore have plenty to choose from, but the quality isn’t always the best.<\/p>\n

That’s why I was so happy to find the\u00a0string of oval beads I used in this Desert Mesa bracelet. One of the beads was chipped and some on the string have funky inclusions, but I rather like them anyhow.<\/p>\n

They were labeled “Assorted Stone Beads,” so I can’t tell you exactly what they are except that they are quite interesting and look great combined with warm colored agates and antique gold findings. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The best way to shop for jewelry making is to support your local bead store. Sadly, the only ones near me are too far to stop by regularly.<\/p>\n

Instead I do I lot of my shopping\u00a0for jewelry supplies online, here are a few of my favorites:<\/p>\n