{"title":"Elena Kostrikina","description":"\u003cp\u003eBead and crystal jewelry designer. Heraldic-style brooches and medal-inspired pieces are her favorite and signature items to design. She has more than 10 years of hands-on experience creating jewelry and accessories. She is the author of more than 25 tutorials through which more than 1,000 students from all over the world have learned to create unique beadwork pieces by hand. A multiple time finalist and prizewinner in design competitions, including competitions endorsed by Swarovski.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sirius-brooch-earrings-or-ring-tutorial-and-beading-kit","title":"SIRIUS Brooch, Earrings, or Ring - Tutorial and Beading Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate the sparkling \u003c\/span\u003eSirius design by renowned bead artist Elena Kostrikina. 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