Dec
31
New Years Resolutions for Jewelry Artists
December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Tammy Powley at Jewelrymaking.About.Com has put together a poll about what are some 2009 resolutions for jewelry artists. She has included some of my her own ideas and some collected from a similar post over at the about.com jewelry forum. Take the poll and see how many other people have the same goals as you.
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Dec
31
Ring in the New Year with these PMC Bell Earrings
December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
They are really stylish and pretty. If you have the PMC supplies, you could easily whip these up to wear out tonight and ring in the New Year!
Jewelry Artist Magazine brings us this step by step tutorial on how to make (PMC) Bell Earrings.
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Dec
28
50% off all Jewelry Projects from Art Jewerly Magazine
December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Dec
25
Merry Christmas & Holiday Savings
December 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday!
In celebration, Thunderbird Supply Company is offering free shipping on orders placed between Christmas and New Year’s. Read on to learn the details of this special offer.
Free Shipping
When you Order between December 25, 2008 and January 1, 2009, simply choose ‘free shipping’ from the shipping options. See the [...]
Dec
23
Gorgeous French Beaded Pendant Tutorial
December 23, 2008 | 1 Comment
I am so ga-ga over this french tutorial for a beadwork pendant. I think its titled Atelier Soutache. Its completely in French but the photos make it easy to make if you don’t read French. It makes me want to pull out all the beads and needles and start stitching!
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Dec
21
Fun Sunday Jewelry Reading
December 21, 2008 | 1 Comment
Pour yourself a nice cuppa, and read all the fun things in this weeks Bead Bloggers Blogs!
About.com Jewelry Making Get into the Christmas spirit with jingle jangling crystal dangles and Santa charm earrings! This jewelry project for the wire and bead lover.
Art Bead Scene Running out of ideas for gifts? Art Bead Scene has the [...]
Dec
21
Oxidizing Silver without chemicals
December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Do you sometimes want to oxide a piece of silver but realize you are out of Liver of Sulfer. Or maybe you are chemically sensitive and don’t want chemicals in the house. Well, there is an easy way to do it with something most of us have in the fridge.
An egg-yes thats right-EGG! All you [...]
Dec
16
Last Minute Jewelry Gift-Easy Wire Wrapped Briolette Earrings
December 16, 2008 | 1 Comment
Eni Oken has a free tutorial on how to wire wrap briolettes and make a fab pair of earrings. Very quick and easy, make up a bunch of last minute gifts or stocking stuffers!
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Dec
15
Celebration of Craftswomen Arts Fair and Jewelry Artist Lisa Toland
December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Last weekend I attended the Celebration of Craftswomen show here in San Francisco. It has 300 Vendors over 2 weekends (150 vendors per weekend). There is an amazing amount of talent at this show. I wanted to go both weekends, but since I was getting ready to vend at the KPFA show this past weekend I [...]
Dec
12
Gift Idea #6 - Online Classes from Beaducation.com
December 12, 2008 | 1 Comment
Another great gift idea for the jewelrymaker is a class, especially one they can take whatever time of the day they want at home online. You’ll find some great classes at Beaducation!
The newest classes are Gail Crosman-Moore’s Felted Treasure Pouch and Felted Acorn Earrings, which are both stunningly gorgeous! There are lots more great wirework, [...]

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