Karen Kubby
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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.
Roaring Twenties Necklace in Spinel
$360.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Spinel is black and shiny. Using a netting stitch from the 1920’s, Karen Kubby has designed and made this lovely piece that can be worn multiple ways with 2mm faceted spinel beads. The branched fringe is fun to look at and to touch. This is a delicate piece and needs to be worn and handled with loving care.
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″.
Wild and Asymmetrical Bracelet
$98.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This amorphous shaped bracelet is very lovely on the wrist. It is light weight and measures 6.5″ ID. The toggle is made with the same glass beads as the bracelet body. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
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 and the clasp.
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 with Onyx
$275.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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6mm clear Swarovski crystals are woven into this cuff. It is embellished with 4mm onyx. The clasp is a sterling silver tube clasp. Click on this item to see the close up of the clasp. This bracelet is 6.5″. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Swarovski Cuff with Swarovski Pearls
$275.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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6mm clear Swarovski crystals are woven into this cuff. It is embellished with 4mm Swarovski pearls. The clasp is a sterling silver tube clasp. Click on this item to see the close up of the clasp. This piece is 6.25″. 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. Women’s “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 Bracelet
$48.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Summer CRAW Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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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.
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.