Kay Bell

I have made some of my own jewelry off and on for most of my life, starting in my teens in the 60's with "natural" materials. In the last couple of years, now that I have the time, I have become a full fledged bead-a-holic. I like combining beads with wire work, which I have been learning these past several months. However I don't confine myself to one style and nothing ever turns out like the original idea I had.

Beaded Chain Maille Bracelet Project

Beaded Chain Maille Bracelet

I like doing chain maille pieces. This one started with a 3-4 chain to which I added drops of fire polished red and blue/gray beads. There is a toggle clasp on this piece. The rings are stainless and the wire holding the beads is nickel silver.

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Autumn Leaves Bracelet Project

Autumn Leaves Bracelet

This bracelet is made using 14kt gold filled wire and lots of little glass beads left over from other projects. I twisted some curlicues, wired up some beads and hung them on the curlicues. I also made the simple hook and eye clasp from 14kt gold filled wire. This one twinkles, it is one of […]

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Goddess Pendant Necklace Project

Goddess Pendant Necklace

This 21″ necklace is made using 16ga copper wire, some really nice matte glass beads, and some African trade beads from Ghana. The 4″ bone goddess hangs between two fluted brass beads. I like this necklace for it’s “earthy” feel. The African trade beads were acquired at a flea market where I came upon a […]

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