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Hazel Brutsché
Upcoming Events
May 9th Ballston Arts & Crafts Market: Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is an outdoor show; click here for directions.
First Friday, June 5th, Broken Tokens and Trunk Show: Bring your broken jewelry to Stifel & Capra for repair estimates, shop the trunk show, tour the artist studios, and sip wine and nibbles. It's a delightful experience at Stifel & Capra, 260 West Broad Street in Falls Church City, across from the Post Office. Click here for directions.
A Bad Break Turned Good
When Customer C brought in her broken jewelry to repair, she had a multi-strand necklace, from which 1 strand had come loose. Rather than restring it, we came up with the idea to create a bracelet and earrings to match the necklace. This made the most of the broken strand, while keeping within her budget.
I attached the earring dangles to textured jump rings that were a good match with the gold-tone bead caps in the necklace. I strung the bracelet on a very sturdy stretch cord called Elastoma. More on that in a future newsletter. Click on the photo for a close-up:
It seems as though Customer M has had me repair almost everything in her jewelry box. Here's a sampling from one of her last orders: Six bracelets and a necklace, most of which she bought on trips around the world. Click on the photo for a close-up.
What's in YOUR jewelry box?
Asymmetry is back this month, with 2 examples of what happens when I let the beads talk to me. And check out the fabulous clasps on these necklaces:
It was a pretty busy month; I just posted new photos of 17 bracelets, 9 necklaces, and a few pairs of earrings to the website.
They have lots of color, including many shades of pink, blue, peach, and green, but black and white also have their say.
Here are a few of the highlights:
Multi-colored spinel
Black vs. white
Blue lampwork
Rhodochrosite & quartz
Amazing moonstones
Porcelain & blue glass
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Just the bracelets
Black vs. white
Blue lampwork
Rhodochrosite & quartz
Amazing moonstones
Porcelain & blue glass
Click for more
Just the bracelets
Make an appointment to have jewelry made just for you -- whatever the occasion!
The Gem Show is back! Email me if you're on the hunt for something in particular.
Refer A Friend: Do you have a friend who needs a jewelry repair? Refer your friend to me and receive a pair of earrings or a discount on a future purchase as a thank-you gift.
Shop Of All The Beads by appointment at 502 Great Falls Street, Falls Church VA 22046.
Call 703-901-3738 or email me to schedule an appointment.