Jewelry & Beading

July 31st, 2006

Mixed Media Jewelry Book Final Touches

I am finishing the final touches on my mixed media jewelry book. I just received the manuscript yesterday from the copyeditor. She’s the one that gets to count all the beads in the projects and make sure they add up correctly. Fun job!
It is still kind of hard to picture the whole thing at this […]

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July 29th, 2006

Butterfly Crystal Set

I received some gorgeous Swarovski crystal butterfly beads fro Jerry Smith Beads - www.jsbeads.com - and was inspired to make a complete set.
Pictured above is the Rainbow Crystal Butterfly Bead Bracelet. I’ve also made a pair of matching earrings and a matching necklace, which is adjustable.
Tags: bracelet, crystals, earrings, necklace, Swarovski

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July 28th, 2006

Designers’ Advice also for Jewelry Makers

While browsing Coutorture, I found this post from The Runway Scoop about another blogger, Making Things. It’s about tips for those who want to “make it” in the fashion industry,and since that includes jewelry designers, I thought it was worth a read: “Making Things” - What The Industry Is All About
I also agree to a […]

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July 27th, 2006

Project Runway Accessorizes!

 First, I have to say that I LOVED this week’s challenge for the gang on Project Runway. They were each allowed to choose a doggie muse from a group of adorable little muts and were told to dress both the dog and her/his fictional owner, whom they also had to create a narrative for that […]

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July 26th, 2006

Bead Book Bargains

Hurry up! The Interweave Press Hurt Book Sale is almost over. The sale ends this Friday at 5pm mountian time.
I just took a quick look over there, and found some major deals.
 For example, All Wired Up by Mark Lareau is basically half off the cover price.
 The Beader’s Companion - an excellent reference book - is […]

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July 26th, 2006

Swarovski Crystals for Everyday

I have a major soft spot for hand bags, so when I saw this leather purse by Swarovski, complete with crystal sparklies, I have to admit to a few drops of drool. But, at $400, well, let’s just say it will be on my wish list for a good long while!
They have some gorgeous beaded […]

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July 25th, 2006

New Supplier Discovery

Actually, I can’t say these guys are new or even new to me because I’ve seen ads before for Ornametea.com in various beading and jewelry magazines for years, but I just really started looking at their site after being contacted by the company to check out some samples, including someof their very cool fiber beads.
They […]

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July 24th, 2006

“V” Earrings Hits Coutorture

I’m very honored to have my post, The “V” Earring Controversy, included over at Coutorture. If you aren’t already familiar with this site, actually it’s more than just a web site, it’s more like a hub for fashion lovers of all kinds. And, that includes those of us in the craft community that literally make […]

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July 23rd, 2006

Keys to My Jewelry Heart?

I ordered these metal keys from John M. on his etsy site. I’m not 100% sure what I plan to do with them, maybe wrap some wire on the ends and use them as pendants on a necklace, a chain perhaps?
But, I just had to have them. I love finding unusual jewelry components like these.
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July 22nd, 2006

Sweet Deal at Luxe Jewels

If you’ve been thinking about the whole Luxe Jewels thing, maybe even becoming a consultant, then you may be interested in their latest sweet deal. For $189 they have what they call a “party in box starter kit.”
You can read the complete list of supplies you receive at this .pdf link, and find more details […]

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