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Newest Favorite Etsy Supply Shops

beadjewelry — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:52:30 +0000

Beads and Supplies for Sale

beadjewelry — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:41:15 +0000

AllFreeJewelryMaking Top 100

beadjewelry — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:00:12 +0000

UnCommon Goods Jewelry Design Challenge 2012

beadjewelry — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:58:27 +0000

Here's a sweet challenge for those of you getting serious about selling your own designs. The grand prize winner will receive $500 plus an UnCommon Goods vendor contract. Runners up will receive a free consultation regarding their work with the guest judges, and a portfolio review by the UnCommon Goods buying team (which means you might be offered a contract even if your design isn't selected as #1).

More Beads, More Decisions

beadjewelry — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:57:05 +0000

Have you noticed how competitive the bead industry has become lately? It feels like new styles of beads are being introduced all the time. While it's fun to have new styles to experiment with, it's also easy to get confused, or even feel overwhelmed if you're a beginner. I'm currently looking for your recommendations of bead styles -- new or old -- that could benefit from a good, unbiased analytical comparison.

Inspirational Jewelry Design by Sweet Romance

beadjewelry — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:39:48 +0000

Sweet Romance is a line of carefully crafted bracelets, necklaces, pins, and earrings inspired by some of my absolute favorite styles of vintage jewels. It's American made, but factory produced. How do you feel about that?

New Book Giveaway! Showcase 500 Rings by Lark Jewelry & Beading

beadjewelry — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:41:08 +0000

It's time for a new giveaway, and this lucky winner will receive a free copy of Lark Jewelry & Beading's impressive look book Showcase 500 Rings: New Directions in Art Jewelry....Just read the contest rules and leave a comment to enter!

Donate to LIVESTRONG and Get a Free Beading or Jewelry Making Book

beadjewelry — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:41:28 +0000

It's June, and that means time for your jewelry book author (i.e, me) to get serious about this year's Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Davis on June 24th....So to grease the wheels (sorry, pun), I'm offering a few thank-you gifts for anyone who can help out.

Fuzzy Warps Affinity Bracelet

beadjewelry — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:42:07 +0000

I completed the Affinity bracelet I previewed yesterday, and it turned out OK. It's a little odd, though, because I used chenille yarn for the warps (thus the name...).

Craftsy Bead and Tapestry Cuffs Day 3 - Affinities

beadjewelry — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:24:33 +0000

Now that we've looked at how Craftsy classes are set up and generally how the interface works, it's time to focus in on the actual class I'm taking. As you might recall, the Bead & Tapestry Cuff class is a loom weaving class where Mirrix's founder and instructor, Claudia Chase, takes us through the process of creating at least eight different woven and beaded bracelets.