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Yellow and Pink Flower Beads

Originally uploaded by Rebecca Geoffrey

For a bit of Wednesday inspiration, check out Rebecca Geoffrey’s work on both Flickr and Etsy.

She recently uploaded pictures of her fun work to the CraftGossip Flickr pool. Her polymer pendants in two-tone…

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Hollow Glass Beads

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What could be better for that late summer weekend getaway to the beach than a chunky glass necklace?!  I adore them, but by the end of the day I often feel like I have a weight around my neck that…

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She sells seashells in a bottle! A modern twist on a classic idea, this necklace contains three cream and brown variegated seashells enclosed in a message bottle with a cork top. Strung with mini silver chain, it will sure to…

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This bead and washer bracelet was submitted to our CraftGossip  flickr pool by Additionsstyle

You can check out more of her wearable hardware designs in her etsy store “AdditionsStyle

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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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Since I am constantly saying “I have no beads to work with” I went over to Oakland today to shop at the annual Bead Society of  Northern California’s  beadshow called “Bead Bazaar“.
The “Bead Bazaar” seemed a bit smaller than in the past, but…
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Dr. David Weiman, is the Marketing Director for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist since 1986 as well as marketing director of Step by Step Beads, and Step by Step Wire Jewelry.  This man knows how to sell jewelry!  In his new eBook, 101…

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tri019exthrDid you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”?  I didn’t until recently!   HOW cool is that!   All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable.   The nylon coating is…

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 Yesterday I told you about what was in HHH Enterprises Designer Pendant Kit, now I’ll show you what I did with it!

First I cut out a couple of the pre printed Friendze papers. They are really nice quality, heavy printed…

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I recently got the Designer Pendant Kit from HHH Enterprises.  This is a GREAT kit if you are new to resin and want to try it out without buying a large amount that may go to waste.  This is such…

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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…

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If you create jewelry making products and would like to have them featured and reviewed on CraftGossip’s Jewelmaking site, its easy!  Email me at Jewelrymaking@craftgossip.com for submission details. I am only looking to review products related to jewelrymaking such as beads,…

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The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (August 11, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600611168
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600611162
  • I will preface this by being completely honest -  its real hard to be unbiased when reviewing a book when A:…

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    Before now, beading tool holders were often black plastic that either zipped or snapped shut. They serve their purpose, but they aren’t very pretty.  If you go to a beading class, chances are almost everyone else has a black box…

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