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I begin by purchasing only Vintage Czechoslovakian
Glass Bead Necklaces (most of which are from New
Orleans, Louisiana “NOLA”), most of which were made
in the 1930’s. Each is photographed, numbered and
measured for our tracking. |
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The beads are then cleaned. When dry the beads are
removed from the necklace, and kept in order, or
given a new position. If I want to increase the
length, I use beads from another vintage necklace as
filler beads or to replace any broken or cracked
beads. The necklaces are then re-strung to the
desired length on modern flex wire, given a quality
sterling silver clasp to suit each necklace.
Sometimes a pendent or broach holder is added to the
necklace, depicting a symbol about New Orleans. We
also work, and design with Sea Glass that I have
collected from our California Beaches, and Puuka
Shells from Hawaii. |
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