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Great attention to detail is a keyelement in Barnsley's designs. Ladybugs, fish,andbirdsareamong herfavorite subject matter. plies to her beads have a dual benefit, besidesprotecting against the elements, the colors are at their most vibrant at exactly six coats. After six coats, she says the colors lose their luster. "Vhen you're living on the water, therei so much reflection," she says. "l think the gloss is a good counterpoint to that." Once the beads are cured, they are strung together with a 60-pound rubber string that resemblesrubberized monoftlament. A silver-washed spacer separatesthe painted beads, and the bracelets are ftnished. Barnsley packages the bracelets in organza bags. Living in port cities makes distribution quick and easy."The Internet businessis wonderful for my lifestyle," she says. "l can be anywhere in the world; I only need a computer and a post office." Barnsleydonates loo/oof all proceeds to CARE, a humanitarian organization that ftghts global poverty. The Barnsleysoften spend their winters in Newport, R.1.,and they've traveled as far south as Cuba and the Caribbean. Besides providing a comfortable means of long-distance travel, the CarpeDiemallows Barnsley a unique and valuable vantage point from which to practice her profession. "Living aboard a sailboat and being in tune with nature gives me an endlesssupply of ideas." t To view and order Barnsleyi jewelry, visit www.bilouxbracelets.com. Freelance writer Tomker liuesin Wellfleet. 1O2 AUGUST 2OO8
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