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April 23, 2009 – 10:20 pm
If you like beading, ArtBeads is having their dollar days sale!
Their dollar days sale has over 2000 items at $1.00. This includes a wide selection of beads, stringing material, findings and more. Save up to 60%!
I love the Griffin Silk cards for $1 — they usually are [...]
February 6, 2009 – 11:22 pm
If you love brooches but do not have the money to spend on diamond brooches and other jewel-encased pins, it doesn’t mean you have to go out unadorned. There are simple ways to make handcrafted brooches that rival the beauty of even the most expensive jewels. More often than not, what makes handcrafted brooches attractive [...]
December 5, 2008 – 12:07 am
Sometimes when making jewelry, one needs some inspiration. Here are a few of my newest designs (and some old standbys) that may inspire you to make your own. All were very fast to make as we know that the holidays are coming soon.
Bracelets
Here I fell in love with making memory wire bracelets. [...]
November 8, 2008 – 10:54 pm
If you plan to make jewelry for the holidays, now is the time to prepare. Making jewelry can really save you money. Handmade jewelry is often a personal gift the recipient really appreciates. Here are some things to consider:
Deciding Who
In order to not forget anyone, having a list of people you want [...]
October 24, 2008 – 10:45 am
If you want to make a fabulous simple bracelet, try making a bangle bracelet with beads.
Usually when thinking of bead bracelets, one often thinks of silk or nylon thread with beads. Using memory wire makes a different fun look that is wonderful. My favorite bead bracelet is one my friend made me.
Making [...]
October 8, 2008 – 9:48 pm
People who love jewelry and gemstones often want to show it off. We’d love to see it on a website or in a book. But how do you go about that?
Website Publishing
Getting your photos or designs on a website is easy. You can put them on your own Squidoo page (or any [...]
October 4, 2008 – 7:12 am
Jewelry is so personal and wonderful, that creating celebrity jewelry with style is a true art. It is wonderful to see such beautiful jewelry that it inspires dreams.
Here is the detailed article:
Better TV: Celebrity Jewelry Maker – This one is a profile of jewelry maker Rosena Sammi, a former lawyer, who takes the ornate styles of [...]
November 25, 2007 – 10:28 am
It is easy to go crazy when buying beads, but you want to purchase ones you will use and enjoy. Here are some tips that I use when purchasing beads.
* Quality First
Always check for cracks, chips, and imperfections. Cracked beads can fray stringing thread, chipped beads can hurt the wrist on bracelets, and [...]
Jewelry design is an interesting field that offers many combinations of gemstones and precious metals. Many of the designers work very long hours to make sure that they produce high quality pieces, but the difference often comes down to the gemstones that are used in the design. One gemstone can make the [...]
