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1000 Jewelry Inspirations Book Review

October 31, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

1,000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Dangles, and Chains (1000 Series) by Sandra Salamony

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Quarry Books (June 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592534139
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592534135

This book is nothing but a visual feast of jewelry eye candy … Read More ...

Free Issue of Step by Step Beads

October 27, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Subscribe today to Step by Step Beads magazine and and get a FREE TRIAL ISSUE! Start learning the basics of beading with trendy projects that will empower your creativity. Inside each issue you’ll find:

  • Featured jewelry projects
  • Tips and techniques
… Read More ...

Bead Affaire Oct 18th

October 1, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Hello everyone,

Sorry about the lack of posts. I got sideswiped by an evil flu the day after I got back from Holiday and have been flat out for nearly a week! Feeling better now, and back to bringing you … Read More ...

Magazine Review: Bead Trends

September 12, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

   Bead Trends is more than a magazine, much more. I just got the Sept/Oct 08 issue and was really suprised to see how thick this issue is,  it’s really like a softbound book.  Their love of creating jewelry is evident … Read More ...

Tree of Life Wire Pendant Tutorial

September 10, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Check out this gorgeous and intricate Tree of Life pendant tutorial from Bead Studio. Its an intermediate level project so not one for a beginner, but something to definately work towards. This “Tree of Life” pendant … Read More ...

The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewerly Book Review

August 17, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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 … Read More ...

Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Mary Hettmansperger

August 16, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Lark Books (June 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600591256
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600591259
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches

Ms. Hettmansperger is … Read More ...

Get Hip with Katie Hacker’s “Hip to Bead” book

July 19, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

I’m not saying that any of you AREN’T hip, obviously you are because you are reading this blog (LOL!). But for anyone who may be having a ‘not so hip’ feeling kinda day, this book will bring you back up … Read More ...

Get your Sparkle on with Bead Romantique

March 25, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Lisa Kan is one of those women you wish was your neighbor and good friend. She beads, she enamels, she does lampwork, she does metal work, she makes art baskets-you know she has an AMAZING work room you could spend … Read More ...

Book Review: Simply Modern Jewelry is Simply Beautiful

March 22, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Simply Modern Jewelry

Paperbound, 8½ x 10 1/4, 120 pages
150 photographs
ISBN 978-1-59668-048-7
Retail: $21.95
Release Date February 2008

Simply Modern Jewelry  shows that even a beginner can create beautiful boutique quality jewelry. Geared toward the novice beader, Editor … Read More ...

Artist Interview: Carter Seibels of Divali Glass Jewelry

March 14, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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For this weeks Artist Interview, I am VERY excited to be able to introduce you all to someone that I am proud to be friends with – the EXTREMELY Talented Ms. Carter Seibels of Divali Glass Jewelry.

Carter and I … Read More ...

Top 10 Beading Projects at Beading Daily

January 15, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

BEADING DAILY ANNOUNCES TOP 10 MOST POPULAR PROJECTS OF 2007

Launched in August of last year, Beading Daily (BeadingDaily.com) is a new online community for beading and jewelry-making enthusiasts.. They have a library of free projects, an online … Read More ...

Dichroic Beginner Tutorial

January 4, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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I was recently alerted to this wonderful blog by British glass artist Glass Kanvas. On it theres a very well written tutorial on basic dichroic glass fusing. I have seen other sites say to use superglue to hold the … Read More ...

Best Mini Torch for Jewelry Making in a Small Workspace

November 6, 2007 by Barbe Saint John

If you make jewelry at home, especially in a rental or smaller studio space, you already know the struggle. A full soldering station sounds amazing in theory, but in real life it is not always practical. Not everyone has the … Read More ...

Wire Jewelry Resources-Books

September 26, 2007 by Barbe Saint John

After my post yesterday, I dug thru my bookcase looking for my books on crochet wire jewelry. Since I only just learned to knit, I don’t have any knit wire books. So I thought you all might like some recommendations … Read More ...

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