Karen Kubby
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Mustard & Black Art Bead Earrings
$58.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These lampwork headpin earrings were made in the Bead Lab at Beadology Iowa. They are one of a kind lampwork headpins, with a plated gold “noodle” and gold-filled spacer beads and ear wires. Made by Karen Kubby.
Red & Black Art Bead Earrings
$58.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These lampwork headpins were made in the Bead Lab at Beadology Iowa. They are clear, red-brown, and black. The ear wires are niobium, great for those with metal allergies. Made by Karen Kubby.
Asymmetrical Hematite Beaded Bracelet
$298.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Karen Kubby loves using seed bead weaving techniques using small stone beads. These electroplated hematite are woven using cubed right angle weave to create this beaded bracelet. The curve fits perfectly around the bone on the outside of the wrist. The closure is a beaded button. This piece measures 7″.
Jade Bracelet with Magnetic Clasp
$156.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Matte jade saucer beads are woven with herringbone stitch to make this singular bracelet that measures 6.75″ ID. The clasp is a fun acrylic strong magnetic clasp. Designed and made by Karen Kubby. Be sure to click on this entry to see a close up of the beads.
CRAW Earrings with Lampwork
$58.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Little cubed right angle weave beads are accentuated by contrasting thread color. They sit upon a handmade lampwork beads. Made by Karen Kubby. See the matching necklace.
Swarovski Cuff
$275.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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6mm clear Swarovski crystals are woven into these cuffs. One is embellished with 4mm onyx, the other with Swarovski pearls. The clasps are sterling silver tube clasps. This bracelets are 6.5″. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Vagearrings Kit
$36.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This design was inspired by inappropriate remarks from 2018 Presidential candidate Donald Trump about grabbing women’s crotches. Our “grabbable” parts should be more under our control and visible to the world, hence “vagearring”. Designed by Karen Kubby.
This pattern uses peyote stitch with herringbone corners to make a marquis. Then embellish the base with netting to create a ruffle. The ear wires are niobium. Add a pearl in just the right place, and you are a women in control!
Lace Earring Kit
$46.00 – $52.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These earrings will get some attention and they are fun to make. It is a combination of modified herringbone and netting. There are 4 colors, so color grading is outlined in the instructions. This is an intermediate beading project.
Rubber Gasket Necklace
$218.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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A rubber gasket is encased with embellished right angle weave. The lariat is chenille stitch and the clasp is peyote. This piece is 20″ plus the pendant. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Blue Lightning Necklace
$218.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Boro beads enhance the center of this cubed right angle weave 18″ necklace. The lightning bolts are enhanced by using 2 colors of beads. The clasp is a beaded toggle. Designed and made by Karen Kubby. The boro bead artist is unknown. See the Gallery pics for a close up of the boro beads.
Summer CRAW Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The beads in these earrings are white, gray, and orange all at the same time. These bell shaped earrings have niobium ear wires, great for anyone with metal sensitivities.
See the matching necklace. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Beaded Bolo with Snowflake Obsidian
$278.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The bolo is a time tested piece of jewelry. The crocheted lariat ends with branched fringe that you will touch constantly. The bolo slide stays where you put it. There are matching earrings. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Garnet Collar
$468.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Garnets are the star in this collar made with right angle weave and 3mm garnet beads. The gold are glass seed beads, forming a slight ruffle around the bottom. The back is gold filled chain and an easy to use magnetic clasp. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Mardi Gras Bling
$472.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The materials on this piece are really lovely. The curved glass piece is hollow Murano glass, the center pendant and the back toggle clasp are full of Swarovski crystals, and the multi-strand part of the necklace are fresh water pearls. This piece sits at 20″. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Rhodocrosite Earrings
$98.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The technique of beading with stone beads is unique. These earrings have a larger piece of rhodocrosite hanging from a beaded cube. The ear wires are niobium, which are great for people who are highly sensitive. These earrings have a matching necklace. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Asymmetrical Swarovski and Lampwork Necklace
$318.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Swarovski crystals sparkle on this asymmetrical piece dripping with lampwork drops, coming together with a chain and saucer toggle. Measures 22″.