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Tilas
Another of my very favorite styles is this stepped Tila bead wrist strap interspersed with  crystals. The design allows for a multitude of variations on top of being one of the most comfortable bracelets to wear. here are just a few combinations I have designed.
Flower Cuff, Design by Sherry Serafini
This stunning beaded cuff is a design by Sherry Serafini. It is featured in the April/May 2011 issue of Super Beadwork. I fell in love with it and so did my daughter, so I made it for her for her 30th birthday.  The variety of glass seed beads, crystal beads, and pearls mixed with the brass beads make a beautiful spectacle that dresses up the simplest outfits.
Martha
Sterling silver beads sit alongside glass in this simple and elegant wrist strap. The weave undulates along the edge, adding a bit of whimsy. This is a personal favorite of mine because it is beautiful and so comfortable to wear. One of these days, I'll make one for myself!
Marian
Another very simple but elegant design. Easy to wear and beautiful to look at. This is a simple pattern of sterling silver and glass beads that makes a statement all its own.
Bumps
This is a quite popular style that folks of all ages and sensibilities find attractive and comfortable to wear. Depending on the beads used, it can be quite dressy or casual. Here is just a sampling of the options available.

The "bumps" are created by using a combination of three different size beads, making it undulate from end-to-end.  Changing up the colors creates a pattern variety alongside the textural element created by the differing sizes.
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