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AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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If you live in Australia, you should DEFINATELY check this out!!! From Stitch n Bead– the Australian Jewelry Designer of the Year contest.

From the website:The competition is off and running again.This year things are a little different.  For starters there are 9 categories, each with 3 prizes.1st place will receive $500, 2nd place $300 and 3rd place $200. The overall competition winner will receive a $2000 cash prize.  We at Stitchnbead, are the sponsor of the Amateur Jewellery Artist of the Year and will be providing vouchers as prizes, allowing the winners to choose products of their choice.

You are invited to create a piece of jewellery or wearable art using any method you like. Any piece of jewellery or wearable art is eligible for entry in the competition. Competition closes 5pm, 7th December 2007

Details of how to enter are listed below. With the “competition packs” we are doing things a little differently.  As you are able to create a piece of jewellery using any method we felt that we should not restrict what you would like to use.

 Here is how it works -  Minimum purchase prior to discount & postage MUST BE $33 once disc applied will = $25

  1. You decide what you want your pack to contain from our complete product range

  2. 25% Discount code/coupon is: BEPACK

  3. Enter code in voucher/coupon section of shopping cart when completing checkout stage (Please note if code is not entered we can not make any adjustments)

Every additional $25 spent will receive an extra starter pack certificate.  eg $50 = 2, $75 = 3

Any orders below $24.75, prior to postage, with the discount code entered will NOT recieve a starter pack certificate.

 

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Book Review Wednesday: Bead Jewelry Making For Beginners

There is something very satisfying about bead jewelry making. It is one of those crafts that feels easy to start, but still gives you that lovely “I actually made this” moment when you finish a bracelet, necklace, or pair of earrings.

This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners, and unlike the trinket dish book where I was torn between our polymer clay and jewelry sections, this one sits very neatly here on Jewelry Making. Beads, findings, clasps, wire, earrings — no category confusion this time.

This looks like a useful beginner-friendly book for anyone wanting to move beyond simply stringing beads and start understanding how handmade jewelry actually comes together. Things like choosing beads, adding clasps, using findings properly, and making pieces that sit nicely are the little details that can make a beginner project feel much more polished.

I always think bead jewelry is a lovely craft for quick handmade gifts too. A simple bracelet, pair of earrings, or beaded necklace can be made fairly quickly, and it is easy to personalise with favourite colours, birthstones, charms, or leftover beads from the stash. And yes, if you have ever tipped a packet of seed beads across the table, you already know this craft comes with its own tiny chaos.

This book would suit new jewelry makers, teens, handmade gift makers, or anyone who has a bead stash tucked away and wants a little guidance getting started. Pair it with a basic set of jewelry pliers, beading wire or stretch cord, clasps, jump rings, and a bead mat, and you are ready to go.

My Shellie-style take? Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners looks like a practical, approachable starting point for anyone wanting to learn simple beaded jewelry techniques without feeling overwhelmed.