BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES
I like bling! I have never found a brow band that has enough bling and the right colors. So, I decided to make one. It was so much fun, I made another one. Then I made another, and another. I gave some to friends, who mostly liked them. I am now making very blingy, subdued, and whimsical brow bands. To share the brow bands, I now offer them to the FADS community as another way to donate to the same charities as my FADS shows - the cost covers materials and a donation. Please note, this is a hobby, not a business; although I recoup most of my costs, I do not make a profit. I hope you like the brow bands and enjoy donating to the designated charities.
Leslie Raulin
Leslie Raulin
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Ollie and Jayne Dressed in Pink for a Lesson - Rose Large Sunburst Brow Band
Birch and His Lake Blue Large Sunburst Brow Band
Birch and His Royal Blue Large Sunburst Brow Band
HOW "BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES" WORKS
COST: The cost of each brow band is the materials costs plus a minimum $30 donation. For example:
Add $5 if brow band will be mailed.
BROW BAND MATERIALS:
STONE MATERIALS AND COLORS:
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: All stones are sewn onto the brow band materials using strong beading wire and monofilament cord.
HOW TO REQUEST A BROW BAND: You can request a brow band via this web page (see form at the bottom of the page) or at selected shows (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm and FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables). Some brow bands are already made and immediately available. If you have particular color and size choices, let me know what you want and I can usually make it for you (there may be a lag time as I may need to order materials). For special requests, contact me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com or the form below and I will get in touch with you.
PURCHASE BY MAIL: A check for the materials, donation, and $5 postage and packaging fee is sent to Leslie Raulin, 2027 Gapland Road, Jefferson, MD 21755, made out to Leslie Raulin. I will then mail the brow band to you. I will send the donation amount to the charity in combination with the check I send to each beneficiary after its designated show.
PICK UP IN JEFFERSON, MD: If you want to pick up your brow band at my farm, you can see it first and you save the $5 postage and packaging fee.
PICK UP AT A SHOW: IF you want to pick up your brow band at a show (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm and FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables), you can see it first and you save the $5 postage and packaging fee.
CHARITIES:
Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program (https://www.fc4htrp.org/)
Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund (https://pinkribbonfrederick.org/)
Days End Farm Horse Rescue (https://www.defhr.org/)
Catoctin Chapter of PVDA (https://catoctinchapterpvda.weebly.com/)
QUESTIONS?: Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
- Commercial Leather: Materials $35 + $30 minimum donation = $65 minimum.
- Home-Made Beta Biothane: Materials $15 + $30 minimum donation = $45 minimum.
Add $5 if brow band will be mailed.
BROW BAND MATERIALS:
- Commercial empty channel leather brow band. 1" wide. I have a few black, straight and U-shape, 16", 16.5" and 17" long. I can order other sizes and colors but shipment is slow.
- Home-made beta biothane and leather brow band. 1" wide, black, straight, 17" long. Other sizes custom made. Other colors available as special order. Most have snaps.
- Home-made beta biothane and patent beta biothane center. 1" wide, black, straight, 17" long. Other sizes custom made. Other colors available as special order. Most have snaps.
STONE MATERIALS AND COLORS:
- Stones are glass, acrylic, metal, or clay. Some are delicate and others are less delicate, which will be noted with each stone type.
- I stock many colors; other colors may be available for custom orders.
- NOTE: I pack the stones tightly so the brow band must always be kept in a curved configuration.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: All stones are sewn onto the brow band materials using strong beading wire and monofilament cord.
HOW TO REQUEST A BROW BAND: You can request a brow band via this web page (see form at the bottom of the page) or at selected shows (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm and FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables). Some brow bands are already made and immediately available. If you have particular color and size choices, let me know what you want and I can usually make it for you (there may be a lag time as I may need to order materials). For special requests, contact me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com or the form below and I will get in touch with you.
PURCHASE BY MAIL: A check for the materials, donation, and $5 postage and packaging fee is sent to Leslie Raulin, 2027 Gapland Road, Jefferson, MD 21755, made out to Leslie Raulin. I will then mail the brow band to you. I will send the donation amount to the charity in combination with the check I send to each beneficiary after its designated show.
PICK UP IN JEFFERSON, MD: If you want to pick up your brow band at my farm, you can see it first and you save the $5 postage and packaging fee.
PICK UP AT A SHOW: IF you want to pick up your brow band at a show (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm and FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables), you can see it first and you save the $5 postage and packaging fee.
CHARITIES:
Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program (https://www.fc4htrp.org/)
Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund (https://pinkribbonfrederick.org/)
Days End Farm Horse Rescue (https://www.defhr.org/)
Catoctin Chapter of PVDA (https://catoctinchapterpvda.weebly.com/)
QUESTIONS?: Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
LARGE SUNBURST BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: 17mm
BROW BAND MATERIAL: Only 1" straight beta biothane plus leather. Commercial leather brow band not available for this sized stone.
STONE MATERIAL: Glass with soft silver-colored metal setting.
MODERATELY DELICATE: Stones held with soft metal prongs. I super glue the large stones but not the small stones. May not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: silver-colored metal base
BROW BAND MATERIAL: Only 1" straight beta biothane plus leather. Commercial leather brow band not available for this sized stone.
STONE MATERIAL: Glass with soft silver-colored metal setting.
MODERATELY DELICATE: Stones held with soft metal prongs. I super glue the large stones but not the small stones. May not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: silver-colored metal base
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
PEACOCK GREEN AND GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
BLACK AND GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
PINK Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
LAKE BLUE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
ROSE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
LIGHT PURPLE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
ROYAL BLUE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
AB WHITE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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LARGE SUNBURST BROW BAND
CHAMPAGNE Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Glass with silver-colored or gold-colored prong setting
MODERATELY DELICATE: The stones are glued to the metal base so may not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: Gold = gold colored metal base, Silver = silver colored metal base
STONE MATERIAL: Glass with silver-colored or gold-colored prong setting
MODERATELY DELICATE: The stones are glued to the metal base so may not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: Gold = gold colored metal base, Silver = silver colored metal base
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
RED, WHITE AND BLUE ON GOLD Example is commercial leather brow band. Custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
LIGHT GREEN, BLACK AND GREY ON GOLD Example is commercial leather brow band. Custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
PINK ON SILVER AND WHITE ON GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather brow band w snaps. Custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
GOLD AND LIGHT GREEN ON SILVER Example is U-shaped commercial leather brow band. Pictured brow band is available (16") for $65 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
LAKE BLUE, PEACOCK BLUE AND WHITE ON GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
WHITE ON GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
RED AND WHITE ON SILVER Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
BLUE AND WHITE ON SILVER Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
PINK ON SILVER Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
ROYAL BLUE AND GREY ON GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Can be custom made for you. |
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SMALL SUNBURST BROW BAND
ROYAL BLUE ON GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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8mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: 8mm
MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
VERY DELICATE: The stones are held to the metal base via soft metal prongs; therefore, this type of brow band may not be appropriate for daily use.
NOTE: Many colors are available but shipment can take 1-2 months.
STOCK COLORS: Gold = gold colored metal base, Silver = silver colored metal base
MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
VERY DELICATE: The stones are held to the metal base via soft metal prongs; therefore, this type of brow band may not be appropriate for daily use.
NOTE: Many colors are available but shipment can take 1-2 months.
STOCK COLORS: Gold = gold colored metal base, Silver = silver colored metal base
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8mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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8mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND
TOPAZ, CRYSTAL AND BLACK ON SILVER Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Can be custom made for you. |
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8mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND
RED, WHITE AND BLUE ON GOLD Example is straight commercial leather brow band. Pictured brow band is available (16") for $65 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm PRONG-SET ROUND STONE BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
VERY DELICATE: The stones are held to the metal base via soft metal prongs; therefore, this type of brow band may not be appropriate for daily use.
NOTE: Many colors are available but shipment can take 1-2 months.
STOCK COLORS: White on silver
STONE MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
VERY DELICATE: The stones are held to the metal base via soft metal prongs; therefore, this type of brow band may not be appropriate for daily use.
NOTE: Many colors are available but shipment can take 1-2 months.
STOCK COLORS: White on silver
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10mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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10mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND
WHITE ON SILVER Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND
PINKS, TOPAZS and PURPLES ON SILVER Example is U-shape commercial leather brow band. Pictured brow band is available (16.5") for $65 minimum. One of a kind. |
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10mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND
BLUES AND GREENS ON SILVER Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. One of a kind. |
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10mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND
OLIVE GREEN ON GOLD Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Can be custom made for you. Stones take 1-2 months to arrive. |
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10mm ROUND ACRYLIC STONES BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
BROW BAND MATERIALS: Commercial leather, beta biothane + leather, and beta biothane base with patent beta biothane center (see ruby red example below).
LEAST DELICATE: The stones are sewn onto the brow band material; no prongs or glue used. Therefore, of the brow bands I make, these are the least delicate and may be OK for daily use if handled carefully.
STOCK COLORS:
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
BROW BAND MATERIALS: Commercial leather, beta biothane + leather, and beta biothane base with patent beta biothane center (see ruby red example below).
LEAST DELICATE: The stones are sewn onto the brow band material; no prongs or glue used. Therefore, of the brow bands I make, these are the least delicate and may be OK for daily use if handled carefully.
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
BLUE SAPPHIRE Example is U-shape commercial leather brow band. Pictured brow band is available (16") for $65 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
GOLD TOPAZ AND BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
CLEAR Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
PINK LIGHT, PINK FUCHSIA & PURPLE AMETHYST Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
AB BLUE Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
RED RUBY Example is beta biothane base & patent beta biothane center, with snaps. Can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
BLUE SAPPHIRE LIGHT Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
BLUE SAPPHIRE Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND
BLUE SAPPHIRE, RED RUBY, CLEAR Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC SQUARE STONES BROW BAND
PURPLE AMETHYST Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STARS BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
LEAST DELICATE: The stones are sew onto the brow band material; no prongs or glue used. Therefore, of the brow bands I make, these are the least delicate and may be OK for daily use if handled carefully.
STOCK COLORS:
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
LEAST DELICATE: The stones are sew onto the brow band material; no prongs or glue used. Therefore, of the brow bands I make, these are the least delicate and may be OK for daily use if handled carefully.
STOCK COLORS:
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10mm ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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10mm ACRYLIC STARS BROW BAND
AB WHITE (differing reflectance shows various colors) Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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10mm ACRYLIC STARS BROW BAND
AB GREEN (differing reflectance shows various colors) Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SUBDUED BROW BANDS
STONE SIZE: Variable, usually 8mm or larger
STONE MATERIAL: Metal, acrylic, glass or clay
DELICATE?: Depends on the stones used.
STONE MATERIAL: Metal, acrylic, glass or clay
DELICATE?: Depends on the stones used.
SUBDUED BROW BAND EXAMPLES:
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SUBDUED BROW BAND
10mm CHARCOAL FLOWERS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Stone is Czech glass; minimally delicate. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SUBDUED BROW BAND
10mm AQUA FLOWERS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Stone is Czech glass; minimally delicate. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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SUBDUED BROW BAND
10mm CHESTNUT DISKS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Stone is Czech glass; minimally delicate. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BANDS
These whimsical brow bands are lots of fun!
STONE SIZE: Variable, usually 10mm or larger
STONE MATERIAL: Metal, acrylic or clay
DELICATE?: Depends on the stones used.
STONE MATERIAL: Metal, acrylic or clay
DELICATE?: Depends on the stones used.
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
PEPPERMINT CANDIES Example is beta biothane & leather without snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
YELLOW SMILEY FACES Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
10mm RED HEARTS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
GREEN APPLES Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BANDS
OTHER STOCK WHIMSICAL STONES
OTHER STOCK WHIMSICAL STONES
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Red Apples 10mm |
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Green Apples 10mm |
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Strawberries 10mm |
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Santa Claus 10mm |
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Multi Color Smiley Faces 10mm |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
LARGE RED, DARK PINK, AND LIGHT PINK HEARTS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Stone is acrylic; minimally delicate. Can be custom made for you. |
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WHIMSICAL BROW BAND
10mm BLUE HEARTS Example is beta biothane & leather with snaps. Pictured brow band is available (17") for $45 minimum. Also can be custom made for you. |
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