Very Cherie Xpressions
Hi. My name is Cheryl and welcome to my blog 'Very Cherie-handcrafted jewelry and art'. This is a place for me to share my handmade creations, my love of art and music. Please feel free to leave a comment. Enjoy!
Monday, November 4, 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019
This is an awesome tutorial from Allison Merritt... She shows you how she achieves those amazing pieceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPinmeiQ-fM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3kMPF5Zf_vk70_aXU8AB5ThbjT0RpoNS138G_0buhvGPxTOHEy62IjGrA. These agate slices are simply gorgeous. Love the colours and the sparkle.
Made these delicate wintry earrings with Polymer clay and Swarovski crystal. The earrings have leverback earwires. Have already sold the smaller one and have another order.
Labels:
lacy,
lever back earwires,
polymer clay,
Swarovski crystals,
wintry
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Made another polymer clay Calla Lily pendant and hung it on a silk cord. Also made tiny matching lily earrings. This set was for an order.
Labels:
Calla Lily,
earrings,
pendant,
polymer clay,
silk cord.
Monday, June 27, 2016
Ribbon necklace with rose pendant
Had some left over polymer clay rose cane so I made this pendant with a little faceted glass drop that reflected the colors and a pink fossil bead. Decided to hang it on a simple ribbon necklace.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Types and Sizes of Beading Thread and Stringing Material - Fire Mountain Gems
Types and Sizes of Beading Thread and Stringing Material
Applications of Stringing Material | |
Beads with smooth drill holes (amber, coral, etc.) | Silk, polyester or nylon |
Beads with abrasive drill holes | FireLine® thread, polyester or nylon |
Beads that are metal, large or have large drill holes | *Accu-Flex®, *FireLine, Acculon® or *Tiger Tail™ |
Pearls | Silk thread |
Ropes or Woven Necklaces | Nylon |
*This is a smooth woven type of wire that is flexible, but yet will resist cutting or breaking, and is used to string heavy crystal and metal beads. The sharp edges and heavy weight of these types of beads will cut regular threading cord. |
Silk
Colored American Silk
Thickest to thinnest: FFF, FF, F, E only
Silk on Card (white or colored)
Thickest to thinnest: 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3
Thickest to thinnest: FFF, FF, F, E only
Thickest to thinnest: 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3
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(Cord and thread sizes are listed smallest to largest.)
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Inches (") | Millimeters (mm) | Griffin Silk | Purely Silk™ | Purely Silk™ with Needle | Various Silk Cord | ||||||||||
0.0050 | 0.1270 | ... | OO | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0060 | 0.1524 | ... | O | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0070 | 0.1778 | ... | A | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0080 | 0.2032 | ... | B | #1-1/2 | ... | ||||||||||
0.0108 | 0.2743 | ... | C | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0118 | 0.3 | #0 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0120 | 0.3048 | ... | D | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0128 | 0.3251 | ... | E | #4 | ... | ||||||||||
0.0137 | 0.3480 | ... | F | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.01378 | 0.35 | #1 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.015 | 0.381 | ... | FF | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0165 | 0.4191 | ... | FFF | #8 | ... | ||||||||||
0.0177 | 0.45 | #2 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.01969 | 0.5 | #3 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.02362 | 0.6 | #4 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.02559 | 0.65 | #5 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.02756 | 0.7 | #6 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.02953 | 0.75 | #7 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0315 | 0.8 | #8 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.03543 | 0.9 | #10 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.03858 | 0.98 | #12 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0393 | 1 | ... | ... | ... | Imitation Silk Cord | ||||||||||
0.04016 | 1.02 | #14 | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.04134 | 1.05 | #16 | ... | ... | ... |
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(Cord and thread sizes are listed smallest to largest.)
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Inches (") | Millimeters (mm) | C-Lon® Cord | C-Lon Thread | Griffin NylonPower | Nymo® | Spectra® Parachute Cord | Silkon® | Various NylonThread | |||||||
0.004 | 0.1016 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 18-Pound | ... | ... | |||||||
0.005 | 0.127 | ... | ... | ... | OO | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.006 | 0.1524 | ... | AA | ... | O | 30-Pound | ... | ... | |||||||
0.007 | 0.1778 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | #1 | ... | |||||||
0.008 | 0.2032 | ... | ... | ... | B | ... | ... | Sono | |||||||
0.0098 | 0.25 | ''Micro Weight'' | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | Sono | |||||||
0.0108 | 0.2743 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | #2 | ... | |||||||
0.0118 | 0.3 | ... | ... | #0 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.012 | 0.3048 | ... | D | ... | D | 50-Pound | #3 | ... | |||||||
0.01378 | 0.35 | ... | ... | #1 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.0157 | 0.4 | ''Fine Weight'' | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.0177 | 0.45 | ... | ... | #2 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.01969 | 0.5 | ''Standard Weight'' | ... | #3 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.02362 | 0.6 | ... | ... | #4 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.02559 | 0.65 | ... | ... | #5 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.02756 | 0.7 | ... | ... | #6 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.02953 | 0.75 | ... | ... | #7 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.0315 | 0.8 | ... | ... | #8 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.03543 | 0.9 | ''Heavy Weight'' | ... | #10 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.03858 | 0.98 | ... | ... | #12 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.04016 | 1.02 | ... | ... | #14 | ... | ... | ... | ... | |||||||
0.04134 | 1.05 | ... | ... | #16 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
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(Cord and thread sizes are smallest to largest.)
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Inches (") | Millimeters (mm) | FireLine | Satinique™ | Translucent Cords and Threads | Various Monofilament Thread | ||||||||||
0.0019 | 0.05 | ... | ... | ... | Kevlar® 6-Pound | ||||||||||
0.0023 | 0.06 | 1-Pound | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0031 | 0.08 | 2-Pound | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0039 | 0.1 | 3-Pound | ... | Spiderwire® 6-Pound | ... | ||||||||||
0.005 | 0.13 | 4-Pound | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0059 | 0.15 | 6-Pound | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0071 | 0.18 | 8-Pound | ... | Spiderwire 8-Pound | ... | ||||||||||
0.0078 | 0.2 | 10-Pound | ... | ... | Kevlar 7-Pound | ||||||||||
0.009 | 0.23 | 14-Pound | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0098 | 0.25 | ... | ... | Invizi™-Cord | ... | ||||||||||
0.0118 | 0.3 | 20-Pound | ... | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.0393 | 1 | ... | Mini | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.59 | 1.5 | ... | Small | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.787 | 2 | ... | Regular | ... | ... | ||||||||||
0.1574 | 4 | ... | Large | ... | ... |
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Fall Maple leaf necklace- sold
This maple leaf is made from polymer clay. It is very light weight and hung on a leather cord. I created this leaf in beautiful fall colors changing from green to reddish brown with a copper tone jumpring.
Aurora Borealis necklace - sold!
These Aurora borealis beads are made from polymer clay. I used a grey blue almost black wire to bring out the colors and little silver beads instead of bead caps. I added some crystal which reflects the colors in the aurora borealis beads. This necklace can be worn long or double up.
Labels:
Aurora borealis,
crystal,
polymer clay,
silver beads,
wire
Poinsettia pendant
Sold a peachy/pink Poinsettia polymer clay pendant this afternoon. It's beautiful on a fine gold chain.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Autumn Leaf necklace -- Sold!
This elegant hand crafted fall leaf necklace made with polymer clay and copper wire is sold and I have orders for more!
Labels:
elegant,
fall leaf,
hand crafted,
necklace,
polymer clay
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Friday, January 3, 2014
Sold! Autumn Leaves Earrings
This is the second pair of leaf earrings. They are made with polymer clay and copper ear wires, wood beads and glass pearls. These earrings are sold.
Labels:
autumn leaves,
copper ear wires,
glass pearls,
polymer clay,
wood beads
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Here are some helpful charts for necklaces, bracelets etc. from Fabucrafts in Woodbridge, Ontario
Bead Size STRANDLENGTH
Fabucraft
Bead Size STRANDLENGTH
1" 4" 16" 20" 24" 28" 32"
- 3mm 8.46 33.8 136 170 204 237 272
- 4mm 6.35 25.4 102 127 153 178 204
- 5mm 5.08 20.32 82 102 125 143 164
- 6mm 4.23 16.9 68 84 101 118 136
- 7mm 3.62 14.4 58 70 86 101 116
- 8mm 3.17 12.68 51 64 76 89 102
- 10mm 2.54 10.16 41 51 61 71 82
- 12mm 2.11 8.44 34 42 51 59 68
- 14mm 1.81 7.24 29 36 43 50 58
- 16mm 1.58 6.32 25 32 38 44 50
- 18mm 1.41 5.64 23 28 34 39 46
BRACELETS
BraceletsWhat is the right bracelet length for you?Jewellery bracelets are beautiful and fun. But there is nothing quite as annoying as a bracelet that is too large or too small is there? Especially when you really love that bracelet ... oh, but only if it was the right size!
People tend to either like their bracelets be a draping fit or a snugger fit.
As a general rule, for a draping fit, bracelets should be about 2 to 2.5 cm larger than the measured circumference of the wrist.
For a snug fit (doesn't drape onto the back of the hand), about 1.5 to 2 cm larger than the wrist circumference.
To measure your wrist circumference, use a non-stretch tape measure, string, or ribbon. Place it around the widest part of the wrist (over the knobby part) - snugly but not too tight.NECKLACE
NecklaceWhat is the right necklace length for the occasion?Ever wondered about the lengths of necklaces? What lengths should you make? Are there guidelines or standards?
The following information, compiled from various sources, will help you design just the length you need.
NameLengthDesc.Comments(inches)(cm)collar choker12-13"31-33 cmsits snugly at the middle of the neckcomplements off-shoulder, v-neck, boat neck necklineschoker14-16"36-41 cmjust on or above collarbonea classic & versatile length. Suits formal & informal wearprincess17-19"43-48 cmends a little below collar boneprobably the most common length. Suits high and low necklines.matinee20-25"51-64 cmends just at top of bustmost popular of longer styles. Complement low & highnecklines. Formal & casual wear.opera26-36"66-91 cmover bustlineversatile: can be worn in single strand or doubled over. Can be knotted at neckline or above bust, etc.rope37-45"94-114 cmlongtip: can be knotted and flung over shoulderlariat48++ "122++ cmvery longlike the rope, it usually has no clasp. One end loops through the other.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Pairing Necklaces with Different Necklines (Strungout) Beadaholique.com
Pairing Necklaces with Different Necklines
The Ziggy Necklace |
How do you choose your necklace? Generally, when picking out a necklace we tend to echo the look of the neckline. This works well most of the time. For example, a v-neck top goes well with a y-shaped necklace with a focal point, such as the Ziggy Necklace. This type of necklace also complements boat neck and crew neck tops.
The Purple Faux Lariat |
When you wear higher necklines, it's important not to overcrowd your neck area, and by choosing a longer necklace, you allow both your neckline and your necklace to shine. For tops with turtle necks or cowl necks, necklaces such as lariats and multiple strand styles look best. A necklace such as the Purple Faux Lariat would work nicely with a higher neckline.
The Angel's Wings Bridal Choker |
It can also be helpful to know what the different necklace lengths are called: 14" is a collar, 16" is a choker, 18" is princess length, 20" is matinee length, 24" is opera length, and 30 - 33" is a rope or lariat.
Common Necklace Lengths |
Adding a necklace gives your outfit a stylistic finishing touch. And although certain necklaces match particularly well with certain necklines, what's most important is wearing a piece you love. How you wear your jewelry is a personal choice, so remember to make sure that you let your personality shine through!
-Karlin
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Conversion Chart from FGM
Millimeters
to Inches Conversion
25.4mm
= 1 inch
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Size
in mm
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Closest
equivalent in Inches
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1mm
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just
over 1/32 of an inch
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2mm
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just
over 1/16 of an inch
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3mm
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1/8
of an inch
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4mm
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5/32
of an inch
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5mm
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3/16
of an inch
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6mm
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1/4
of an inch
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7mm
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9/32
of an inch
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8mm
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5/16
of an inch
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9mm
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11/32
of an inch
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10mm
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3/8
of an inch
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11mm
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7/16
of an inch
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12mm
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15/32
of an inch
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13mm
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1/2
of an inch
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14mm
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9/16
of an inch
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15mm
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19/32
of an inch
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16mm
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5/8
of an inch
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17mm
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11/16
of an inch
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18mm
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23/32
of an inch
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19mm
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3/4
of an inch
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Inches
to Millimeters Conversion
1
inch = 25.4mm
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Inches
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Millimeters
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1/32
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0.79
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1/16
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1.59
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3/32
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2.38
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1/8
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3.18
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5/32
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3.97
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3/16
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4.76
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7/32
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5.56
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1/4
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6.35
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9/32
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7.14
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5/16
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7.94
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11/32
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8.73
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3/8
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9.53
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13/32
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10.32
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7/16
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11.11
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15/32
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11.91
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1/2
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12.70
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17/32
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13.49
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9/16
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14.29
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19/32
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15.08
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5/8
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15.88
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21/32
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16.67
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11/16
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17.46
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23/32
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18.26
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3/4
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19.05
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25/32
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19.84
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13/16
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20.64
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27/32
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21.43
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7/8
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22.23
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29/32
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23.02
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15/16
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23.81
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31/32
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24.61
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1
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25.40
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