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 Winter Jewelry Making ContestHello, everyone. It's time for a new contest! The holidays are behind us, so it's time to make some more jewelry! Make your own unique jew… Started by Lorri Ely in General Discussion & QuestionsLatest Reply |
Jewelry Business & Party TemplatesA couple people have asked me for templates that can be customized for your jewelry or jewelry party business. I will get working on those… Started by Lorri Ely in Business Related Discussion & QuestionsLatest Reply |
What are Your Favorite Bead Stores, Websites, and Jewelry Suppliers?I plan to start a "Suppliers" page here on our network, but first I would love to hear from you on what your favorite sources are for shopp… Started by Lorri Ely in General Discussion & QuestionsLatest Reply |
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yesterday stones and their meanings to help your designs and sales.... by Forevrgoddess |
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Jan 13 what books do you recommend??? by Forevrgoddess |
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Jan 3 Bead Clusters by Amber Robinson |
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February's Jewelry Designer Interview
February's featured jewelry designer is Jean Campbell. Read this wonderful interview with her and learn about all the possibilities out there for someone interested in creating a career in the beading world. You don't have to just try to sell your beaded jewelry, and that is just one of many lessons you will learn from this talented beader.
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Metal Beads on the Cheap
Let us face it already - metal is just outrageously priced right now! This is especially true of gold and silver. I remember back in the day when I could order loads of sterling silver or gold-filled wire and not think twice about the price. The same was true for metal beads that I could use as spacer beads when doing bead stringing. When stringing up beaded bracelets...
Owl Charm is a Hoot
Remember back in the 70s when you could find all kinds of owl themed items? It seems owls are making a come back. This owl charm flew in from B'Sue Boutiques, and I have been mulling over a design for it for some time. He is made from brass and then has a rusty black finish. You can find out more about this metal finish in a video posted on the B'Sue Boutiques web site. As she suggests in the video, I took a polishing cloth and rubbed this charm to remove some of the black finish. I think I finally have figured out how I plan to use this guy, so stay tuned for an up-coming owl themed jewelry project.
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