Beading Daily has this great contest that is open to everyone, just design a bracelet or necklace using three or more different types of gemstones and your design could be featured on Beading Daily and considered for publication in Step by Step Beads. Deadline to enter is March 31, 2009. Read the Official Rules.
If you need ideas on how to use gemstones, check out the new book, Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads by Kim Gover. (Book Review on Craft Gossip this week!) It’s packed with information on all types of gemstones, including typical colors, popular forms (chips, rounds, etc.), cost, symbolism/healing properties, and suggestions for beads that pair well together.
So go craft something beautiful, enter the contest and best of luck!
Thanks for the announcement and thanks for giving a tip. Sure many people will join this competition. Many are learning this as an extracurricular activities other than studies.
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