Archive for March 28th, 2008

Crystal Butterfly Necklace

Friday, March 28th, 2008
The inspiration for this necklace was this beautiful butterfly pendant. It came from Soft Flex (item number BBB-10391) and it retails for $11.76 each. When I saw it, I thought about how nice it would look with some fire-polished red crystal beads I had.

(Note: Eager jewelry makers can skip to the end of this project by clicking on the link to step 10 below.)

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Jewelry Making Forum Update

Friday, March 28th, 2008
The dust has settled and jewelry making forum members are pretty used to the new look over at the Jewelry Making Forum. Here are a few discussions going on right now:



Sterling silver vs. plated silver - Is one really that much better than the other when it comes to findings and wire?



Lopsided lampwork - What do you do when your beads won’t behave themselve?



Stainless steel wire turns black - How could this happen? A jewelry maker wants to know.



Do you ever buy from Etsy? - Take the poll and see what the results are thus far.


Marketing advice - A member has a unique clay jewelry idea and asks for some marketing advice.

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Are You a Bead Star?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

That’s what Beading Daily and Interweave want to know. They are holding the inaugural Bead Star contest, with some really fantastic prizes. All the rules and eligibility requirements are posted here.

Be BOLD.
Miachelle

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pretty things.

Friday, March 28th, 2008

i am not quite sure how it happened, but i seemed to have misplaced my favorite jewelry within the last week. i usually keep it around my dressing area in a small black box so when i travel for work i can just pack it up and go. in order to replace them, i have sought refuge at etsy, a place that seems to answer so many of my desires. today i received these:

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New Arrivals for Spring - Lots of Color, Chic Styles

Friday, March 28th, 2008

It’s finally beginning to feel and look like spring! The crisp new season brings romantic styles and fresh colors to the fashion runways. According to Glamour magazine, a floral print is the season’s prettiest trend. From flowy and flowery sundresses to bright and bold print skirts, we have the perfect accessories to compliment your chic and sassy spring wardrobe.

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