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Aug

29

Naughty Secretary Club Book Party and Giveaways

August 29, 2008 | 2 Comments

If you are LUCKY enough to be in Austin tomorrow, you MUST hit the craft party of the summer! Craft Magazine, Average Jane Crafter and Naughty Secretary Club are joining forces for a super crafty get together at Craft-o-Rama to officially celebrate the release of The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry [...]

Aug

29

Jataya - Wire Tools, Supplies, Jewelry and Classes

August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jataya is a the website of jewelry artist Connie Fox. Jataya started as an online gallery for her own jewelry but has expanded to a jewelry makers website.   She carries metal sheet, wire, shapes and tubing, books, tools, beads, dvds, and alot more.  Connie’s jewelry gallery is there for admiring, although she has decided to focus [...]

Aug

28

Wire Wrapped Bead Tutorial

August 28, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Bead Shop has this gorgeous and free wire wrapped bead bezel tutorial. Lots of pics make it easy to make and it looks really luxe when done.
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Aug

27

Rosette Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial

August 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here’s are really cute and easy wire wrapped ring tutorial from McFarland Designs called the Rosette wire wrapped ring.  This would look really cute in colored copper craft wire for youngsters and a nice gift if done in gold or goldfill wire for an adult.
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Aug

25

Polymer Clay Barbed Wire Jewelry Tutorial

August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Artist Camille Young has a great tutorial on her blog for making polymer clay barbed wire using Lumina Polymer Clay.  Its so realistic and alot less painful than the real thing. They look great as rings and pendants!
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Aug

24

Tools GS - Your Resource for Creative Solutions

August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Looking for another place to get tools online?  Check out ToolsGS. Their description: “ToolsGS is a premium source for the finest quality professional precision tools available for artisans, technicians, hobbyists and jewelers.” The have a huge selection of everything you need for metalworking, and the products are guaranteed.

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Aug

23

Recycled Eyeglass Lens Pins

August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Take all those old eyeglasses and make some kitschy cool pins! “Manic Thing Maker” KB Vanhorne shows you how on her colorful and creative blog A Patchwork World
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Aug

21

Book Review: Create Jewelry: STONES

August 21, 2008 | 1 Comment

“Create Jewelry: Stones - Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press (September 1, 2008
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680687
ISBN-13: 978-1596680685
This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” series by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett. It follows “Create Jewelery: Pearls” and “Create Jewelery: Crystals”. And like its predecesors, this [...]

Aug

20

Chunky Wire Wrapped Gemstone Ring

August 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

You be in LOVE with this super easy wire ring tutorial from Cathie & Steve on Creative Juice! Its fun, and you’ll be obssessed making tons of them for all of your friends too.

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Aug

19

Beautiful Clasps

August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Clasps for your jewelry don’t have to be humdrum.  They can be beautiful enough to be the centerpiece of a necklace or bracelet. 
If you are looking for beautiful clasps, look no further than Star’s Clasps.  Just look at the variety of hand crafted unique designs.  You’re sure to find one or more that you’ll love in the selection of [...]

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