I used to have lots of “rules” when it came to making jewellery. Only use beads you have made. Don’t mix recycled and Italian glass beads in a piece. Keep making the pieces that sell. Those rules worked for a long time, but since we’ve had to live with so many other rules over the last 2 years (wear a mask, check in everywhere, limits on gatherings etc) it’s made me want to loosen my rules! In this bracelet I have mixed my Italian and recycled glass beads, with semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls. You might even spot one of the new enamel glass beads in the mix.