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BEADS MASTERCLASS MAKE YOUR OWN
homemade
treasures Ana Baird reveals everything you need to know to create your own, unique felt, wire, beaded and crochet beads – and demonstrates how to bring them together in fabulous, individual jewellery pieces
ANA BAIRD DESIGNER
ABOUT ANA… Ana started jewellery making as a hobby while studying at university for her teaching degree in her home country of Peru. Her designs have gone from simple stringing to more elaborate wirework, macramé and beadwork. Her jewellery is influenced by her roots, by nature and also by everyday items. Ana is an active participant in the Northern Ireland Beaders Guild as part of the committee, and also manages its website. She enjoys blogging and regularly updates her own blog, Latin Beads, at anabaird.blogspot.com with her latest jewellery and crafty creations.
www.creativebeadsandjewellery.com
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