How to Make a Beaded Stretch Bracelet: Steps and Knots
Make a beaded stretch bracelet at home: what you need, how to size the cord, how to string the beads and how to tie a surgeon's knot.
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Boho Headbands: Patterns, Outfits and How to Choose
Six boho headband patterns from Akitai, with a table of pattern and outfit pairings and what to check before you buy.
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How to Put On a Bracelet by Yourself: Stretch and Clasp
Step-by-step ways to put on and take off a stretch bracelet, a clasp bracelet and a bangle with one hand, plus where Akitai's stretch bracelets fit.
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Canvas Backpack: What to Look For and How to Clean One
What to check on a canvas backpack, from straps to zip pockets, and how to clean and store one, with the Frida Kahlo inspired backpack as an example.
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Canvas Tote Bags: How to Choose One and Keep It Clean
What a canvas tote bag is, what to check when you choose one and how to brush, spot-treat and dry it, including the steps for mildew.
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Gold Plated Jewelry: What It Means and How to Care for It
Gold plated means a thin surface layer of gold over another metal. Here is what the FTC's Jewelry Guides say about thickness and how to care for plated pieces.
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Fashion Jewelry vs Fine Jewelry: What the Difference Is
Fashion jewelry, also called costume jewelry, is made to go with an outfit. Here is how it differs from fine jewelry, what it is made of and how to store it.
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Black Onyx Jewelry: What to Know Before You Buy
Black onyx is solid black chalcedony and is often dyed. Here is what it gets mistaken for, how matte and polished beads differ and how to care for it.
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Car Charms for Rear View Mirrors: Types and What to Check
What people hang from a rear view mirror, how to tell a tassel, a cross and a sun catcher apart, and the check that applies to all of them.
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Dangle Earrings vs Drop Earrings: How to Choose a Pair
Dangle and drop earrings are one family. What the two words mean, how long they run, and how to compare length, weight and wire before you buy.
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