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29

Gift Ideas for the Jewelrymaker

November 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Sometimes its hard to buy gifts for jewelrymakers. People who don’t make jewelry usually don’t have a clue about what to get.  So its good to make a list and let everyone know what you’d like!
One of the things on MY wishlist this year is the magnetic bur organizer. I have various shaft size burs [...]

Nov

29

Alexander Calder Jewelry Exhibit at the Met

November 29, 2008 | 2 Comments

The Metropotian Museum will be exhibiting over 90 pieces of jewelry created by artist Alexander Calder from December 9, 2008 thru March 1, 2009.  If you will be in the city during this time, this is an exhibit you must see. The necklace pictured above is called ”the Jealous Husband” and is one of my faves. [...]

Nov

27

Wishbone Necklace Tutorial

November 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving!

On this day we give thanks for all we have in our life, and show it by the bounty of food we make just for the day.  Even if you are a vegetarian, don’t let that wishbone go to waste-make it into a kitschy necklace! Tackyliving.com shows you how with this tutorial using synthetic [...]

Nov

24

Turkey Earrings!

November 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

In honor of our CraftGossip Turkey Theme day and Thanksgiving celebration this week, I bring you some realistic roast turkey earrings! By polymer clay artist Krisi, these are available on etsy and are so real I want to carve right into them!
And you can also get a pair of pumpkin pie earrings FREE with purchase!
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Nov

23

Things to put on your wish list for Santa-PMC123 Squeeze

November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you are looking for some great gifts for your jewelrymaking friends, or making up a list of things YOU want this may be on the list.
PMC123 Squeeze is a brand new tool that helps you ’squeeze with ease’.  It looks like a small caulking gun, much easier than a clay extruder or syringe.
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Nov

21

Special Friends and Family Discount at Chronicle Books

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Now’s the time to get all those great books on your wish or shopping list!
This holiday season Chronicle is offering 35% off and FREE shipping on every item purchased on their web site. With a huge selection, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list!
The sale runs through Friday Dec 5th. Use [...]

Nov

21

Book Review - Cartier

November 21, 2008 | 1 Comment

Carier By Hans Nadelhoffer

9 x 12 in; 352 pp ; over 500 b/w and color images
Hardcover
Published in October, 2007
ISBN 081186099X
ISBN13 9780811860994

This is a massive book both in size and content. Much more than just a ‘coffee table’ book, its a true jewelry resource book.  I think its probably the best book about Cartier & Company I’ve ever [...]

Nov

17

Book Review-Making Designer Mixed Media and Memory Jewelry by Tammy Powley

November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Making Designer Mixed-Media and Memory Jewelry: Fun and Experimental Techniques and Materials for the Home Studio

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592533140
ISBN-13: 978-1592533145
This book makes it easy to see the myriad possibilities out there that you can use for jewelry supplies. Yarn, pink post it notes, vinyl pipe and more!!!  found in the hardware store! If [...]

Nov

15

Jewelry Marketing Tips

November 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

Kristy at Jewelry-Marketing.com has a great selection of articles to help you with your jewelry business marketing. Articles include Using Blogging to increase your sales, The Power of Word of Mouth and How to sell alot more jewelry thru Home Parties, and more!
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Nov

12

Beautiful Beaded Wire Pinecones

November 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

I’ve seen a lot of beaded flower and leaf patterns, but never anything like this!!!!! I just love it!
Available at the Beading Daily online store, the beaded Pinecone pattern is only $4.00. And you download the pdf instantly, so you can start creating them in minutes of purchase.  These would make adorable brooches, or wired onto a [...]

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