My name is Billy Bear and I have 30 years experience with beads and beadwork. I have a decent inventory of my simple jewelry items, and a few more complex pieces. I prefer doing custom work, tailored in color, pattern and style for the individual. Here are some pictures of my work, as well as ideas of what I can do. I work with beads of all sizes and materials, leather, skins, feathers, plants, and whatever else may be necessary to create a piece. I can do new work in traditional native american, southwest, some native peoples outside the U.S., as well as contemporary styles, am able to repair/restore damaged items, and can do almost anything you can imagine. My business name is The Bear and the Maiden Fair (on facebook), can teach basic to advanced techniques in beadwork, as well as native culture, religion and practices for a few tribes. The pictures of the wristband are of a piece I'm selling now for $45, the rest are items I've made, past and present, as well as a few examples of what I can.
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