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If you are looking for some tutorials on different jewelry making techniques, etc…. check out Gelt Designs Tutorial Page.

They have an entire page full of great jewelrymaking tips lfrom making interesting findings like the Clover leaf Toggle to how to make…

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seaglassneckFrom the clever crafting crew at Martha Stewart, this easy tutorial for a lovely shell and sea glass necklace.  They combine sea glass with pretty ceramic shards and shells into a mermaid worthy beachy necklace. Collect a bunch on your next beach…

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heather2Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Heather Mullins-Teasley also known as Madame Teasley.  Heather is a multi talented mixed media artist who excels in painting,  making assemblages and art jewelry. 

  • How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…
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Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock.  Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.

How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…

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charm_kit-krystalkraft-bracelet_jewelry1Have you heard about Krystal Kraft Acrylic? Krystal Kraft are clear acrylic pieces are great to use in your jewelry work.  They are laser cut to smooth the edges and come in a variety of shapes.   One side is…

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Be sure to enter the Ten Two Studios bottlecap & bamboo tile giveaway.  I’ll be picking the lucky winner on May 30th! Ten Two Studios has a bamboo pendant tutorial on their website, if you win this giveaway you can make some…

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 Art Jewelers Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen ; owners of Objects and Elements webstore,  have been busy the last few months.  They’ve been updating the store with all kinds of unique goodies you won’t find anywhere else  like Ancient…

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Bottle Cap Jewelry Supplies Giveaway from Ten Two Studios

Bottle Cap Jewelry Supplies Giveaway from Ten Two Studios

Remember that gorgeous  Romantic Rose Necklace by Ten Two design team member Peace Schuyler that I blogged about last week?

Lisa Vollrath; the owner of  Ten Two Studios, thought that one of our lucky readers would like to…

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Allison Norfleet Bruenger is a  jewelry designer who has started up “For the Love of Creativity” , a weekly creative challenge blog.

For the challenge, she is creating 1 to 3 new pieces per week then posting them on the blog.  Allison says ”…

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nscbookEvery Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but every week she is giving away…

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charmiconflat2inToday is International Charm Day!

Started by charming Amber Dawn, International Charm day is a day to make, wear,enjoy, share, buy and giveaway charms. Check out the International Charm Day blog for a TON of charm inspiration,tutorials,  links to blogs having charm…

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pccretreatOnly 21 days left to register for PolymerClay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat in beautiful Shepardstown, WV!

Since polymer clay is such a versatile material, this retreat is great for bead & jewelry artists, fiber artists, bookmakers, collage artists and a combo…

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