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Feb 24, 2010
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an almost spiritual level." 4) Grafting is a political statement, a move to get
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creativity, and uniqueness.3 For me, making jewelry combines the creative
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textures and sizes of beads and putting it all together to create a necklace,
bracelet, or pair of earrings. It's - well - fun, exciting, and sometimes even
glorious.
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Feb 23, 2010
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Feb 22, 2010
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Feb 12, 2010
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Feb 11, 2010
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Feb 9, 2010
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realizing now I don't have the character for PR at all because I have this
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Feb 8, 2010
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Feb 6, 2010
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gilding and Frank Gehry jewelry of the 18th century were stripped away to
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