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300 silver plated Long pagoda bead caps finding*22x9mm

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Lesson learned while supply shopping

I wend to a Bead and Gem show this weekend. I bought a strand of labrodorite beads and a strand of blue tiger eye beads. I only got them because they where half off and I'm in real need of supplies. The beads are also beautiful. My mom wanted me to find her some "cool stone". There wasn't many cabochons for sale but they had some nice pieces of ammolite. I bought a tear/pear shaped one with great red flash. After I got home I was checking out my purchases and discovered that the ammolite was tot… Continue

Posted by Spiraling Elements on November 9, 2009 at 10:43am — 2 Comments

Great Tutorial Site

Hi All,

I have just recently gotten into doing wirework and have been scouring the internet looking for project ideas. In this search I found a website called JewelryLessons.com This is a wonderful site that has step by step tutorials for wirework, stringing, bead weaving, metal working, polymer clay and the list goes on and on. There are also articles, book reviews, Q&A, and a gallery of designs!

What is really cool is that the tutorials are made by other artisians - some are free and som… Continue

Posted by Leigh on October 31, 2009 at 2:54am

My First Jewelry Party

My first party was this past Saturday night. My sister-in-law was good enough to host for me.
I only ended up with 9 guests, but honestly, for my first party that was plenty! It was a great learning experience for me and having a smaller group was a great way to warm up.

Thanks to Lorri's book I was very organized. I had remembered to bring my tools and that came in handy!! Two guests asked me to change the side that the clasp was on the necklace they had selected to make it more "right-hand fr… Continue

Posted by Jenny Israel- BKB on October 19, 2009 at 12:12pm — 3 Comments

Crystal Framed Earrings Project Idea

This was one of the pieces I made on the last "jewelry making retreat" with my friend :-)

Supplies List
14kt gold filled wire (half hard)
Swarovski crystals
Crystal briolette beads
Earwires (I used leverbacks)

Shape your frames using an object like a small bottle to make a c… Continue

Posted by Lorri Ely on October 8, 2009 at 8:44am

Clearance Sale at ArtGemsInc.com

Everything is 60% Off, there are some incredible bargains in there on Swarovski crystal beads, as one example. A whole strand of carnelian for $3.37 today. Check it out:
http://artgemsinc.com/Content/Default.asp

Posted by Lorri Ely on October 8, 2009 at 8:00am

How to Photograph your Jewelry

Here is a wonderful thorough guide I came across and wanted to share.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6626662/1000-Markets-Best-Practices-in-Product-Photography

If you are listing your jewelry online, you need to read this :-)

Posted by Lorri Ely on October 7, 2009 at 4:04pm — 1 Comment

Cool New Altered Art Designs Using Vintaj

If you love Vintaj like I do you really have to check out the project gallery at Vintaj's website. They have alot of new ideas. There are some really cool projects using their brass blanks and embossed pendants.

http://vintaj.com/gallery/

Happy Creating!!! :-)

Posted by Leigh on September 26, 2009 at 4:29am — 1 Comment

Just bought Lorri's book on starting my own Jewelry Parties

This could be a gift from the angels!
I have three parties booked for the upcoming fall season and I have never done one before!
I figured how hard could it be? Ha! That's me, bite off more than I can chew.

When I found this link online, I thought, no way! This is too good to be true.
This is exactly what I needed to help guide me through this process.
I want my anticipation to be born from excitement and not fear and this will help me do that.

Posted by Jenny Israel- BKB on September 15, 2009 at 5:34pm — 1 Comment

Wedding Necklace Photos

Ooh boy, I have been way too busy and still have not posted my latest jewelry projects. Here are a couple photos of my friend wearing some of the wedding jewelry I made for her wedding.

Smoky Topaz, Freshwater Pearl and Brass Pendant (I wore this one as bridesmaid, as my dress was chocolate brown, but she is modeling it here).

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Posted by Lorri Ely on September 10, 2009 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

Renegade Art Fair Chicago

Any Midwest (or elsewhere) community members planning on going this weekend? Anyone exhibiting? I'm heading down with some of my Milwaukee folk via Metra/CTA from Kenosha on Saturday. Give me a shout in the comments and I'll keep an eye out for you!

Posted by Moira Coon on September 8, 2009 at 8:13pm

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October 30, 2009 at 11am to December 24, 2009 at 6pm – Gallery

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Greenlace Semi Precious Gemstone Beads 8mm

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Make It Merry 11/19/09

Welcome to another edition of Make it Merry, where talented crafters share their holiday how-to's.

Advent Candy Tree
Everyone loves counting down to the holidays...add candy to the mix and you've got a fun Advent calendar from Sherri Osborn for the whole family to enjoy.

Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
Use a variegated floss to make a swirling pumpkin that would look great near the Thanksgiving table. Connie G. Barwick has the free pattern.

Knit Wreath Ornament
Scrap knitting makes for fun quick projects that are perfect for any skill level. Sarah E. White has the instructions for this cute wreath.

Miniature Glitter Houses
Snowy villages look great upon every mantle and tabletop. Lesley Shepherd has a free printable so you can make your own tiny houses.

Paper Bead Star Ornament
If you're looking for something a little different to do with your paper beads then take a look at this paper bead star. This project is simple to adapt in a wide variety of ways.

Rustic Pillar Candles
'Tis the season for running out to buy candles. David Fisher will show you how to make these festive pillar candles with the perfect finish.

Pear Diamonds Painted Card
This card has an intricate finish, but it is so easy to make. Tina Jones shows us how to create this colorful card from start to finish.

Christmas Apron Pattern
Just because you've got to bake cookies for the whole family doesn't mean you can't look fabulous! Phyllis Dobbs has created this adorable holiday apron, and she's got the free pattern just for you.

Flower Petal Ornament Cover
Sometimes those plain ornaments just need a little dressing up. Tammy Powley will show you how to use seed beads to create this unique ornament drapery.

Paint a Christmas Tree
Instead of paying a premium for a colored tree, Barbara Crews will show us how to paint your tree red to match the latest holiday trends.

Want to Join Make it Merry to show off your holiday crafts? We will showcase your crafts and recipes of all holiday traditions. Learn more.

Make It Merry 11/19/09 originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 08:35:26.

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Jewelry Gifts that Give Twice

Beads for Education is an organization which provides scholarships for girls in Africa through beading. Their goal is to help education and thus help them make a better life for themselves. And, of course, one way they do this through selling beaded jewelry and other beaded items through the organization's web site. The jewelry and other products are made by 25 women who are members of the Dupoto Women's Group.

They have a pretty wide variety of merchandise from very cool key chains that sell for only $15 to very elaborate beaded collars that sell for almost two hundred dollars. They also have holiday ornaments, starting at around $12 each.

Jewelry Gifts that Give Twice originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 07:04:43.

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Knock, Knock on Wood Chain

I received a sample of wood chain from Rings & Things. That's right, chain made from wood. I mean...errr..what?

But, I loved the look of the wood - smooth, light, rich, and so different! I was challenged at first and then decided to let the wood do its thing so to speak and simply added some fiber on each end to create this simple necklace.

Even thought the design of my Wood Chain and Purple Hemp Necklace is very simple, I think it's got a good deal of drama going on.

Knock, Knock on Wood Chain originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 20:33:48.

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Holiday Lampwork Beads

I am officially in the holiday spirit and thus feel the urge to make some new holiday jewelry. These adorable lampwork beads by D.D. Hess actually helped me get there. She sent them to me just the other day, and I think they are adorable. I especially like the mittens.

It may seem a little early considering Thanksgiving hasn't even come to the U.S. yet, but considering everything else I've got going on and the fact that I'd like to make some jewelry pieces to give as well, you can really never start too early.

Holiday Lampwork Beads originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 07:15:57.

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Jewelry Junkie Link Love 11/15/09

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Using a hand-painted Russian pendant from Artbeads.com, Andrew creates an enchanting response to Art Bead Scene's November prompt: Dadd's The Fairy Fellers' Master-Stroke.

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Setting up a table at a craft can be daunting, but Lorelei put together a perfectly Vintage Chic display that will hopefully lure people in.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
In the spirit of the season, whereby "you can get nything you want" as in the famous Alice's Restaurant song by Arlo, you can get some fascinating things at Andrew Thornton's store. Great for holidays to come!

Art Bead Scene
November is full of fairies at the Art Bead Scene. Come check out the inspiration painting for the monthly challenge!

Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off a necklace she made...for herself!

Jean Campbell
Jean finds her first piece of beadwork in a junk drawer and discusses how important it is to reinforce your work

Jewelry & Beading
Gorgeous jewelry designs by artist Paula Huckabay!

Katie's Beading Blog
Katie's combining resin, chain, and tubular peyote stitch in a project for Beadwork magazine - download the pdf for free!

A Bead A Day
A surprise package of beads arrives and provides a week of fun on abeadaday!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a give-away offer on "the ugly necklace."

Cindy Gimbrone aka The Lampwork Diva
Cindy reflects on how to live life at a slower pace. Her reflections inspire a pair of earrings.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie starts a new project, an upcycled film themed jewelry line called Now Showing! Read the story behind this fun new idea.

Jewelry Junkie Link Love 11/15/09 originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 14:31:19.