Stuller releases new catalogs
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Stuller has released two new catalogs, one for finished jewelry and the other for findings, both of which are easy to navigate and feature sharp digital images.
Archive for March, 2008
Mother's Rings
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Mother’s rings let moms and grandmothers use birthstones to display the birth months of their children and grandchildren. The mother’s rings in this collection are unique, just like the children they represent, but they’re not just for moms. The stackable rings, especially the eternity version, lets your girlfriend or fiancé display her birthstone next to yours.
Shop for Earrings
Saturday, March 29th, 2008I love earrings. Switching them out is an easy way to change your look, even if you don’t change too much about the rest of your ensemble. Earrings can be as basic, elegant or whimsical as you want, and you can find super styles for just a few dollars each, and some earring made from semi-precious gemstones aren’t a whole lot more expensive. Plan to spend more if your favorite earrings are made from diamonds!
Aromatherapy Jewelry
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Essential oils are on store shelves everywhere now that more people are using them for everything from aromatherapy to house cleaning. I like to wear them as perfume, but undiluted oils are usually too harsh to dab onto skin. Jewelry designers like Peggy Carey have come up with alternatives, and Peggy’s solution is a wooden aromatherapy pendant. It lets us dangle our favorite scents around our necks, where it keeps pure versions of essential oils safely away from skin.
Photo © Carly Wickell
Rainbow Crystal Butterfly Brac
Saturday, March 29th, 2008These 8mm Swarovski crystal butterfly beads from Jerry Smith of www.jsbeads.com may look dainty but they pack a lot of punch in terms of sparkle.
The finished bracelet is 6 3/4 inches because, well, thats what fit me. If you want it longer or shorter, just adjust the length of chain you start out with and add or subtract butterfly beads as necessary. Youll see that this chain is the same type I used in the Rainbow Crystal Butterfly Necklace project (1 long link and 3 short links).
Crystal Butterfly Necklace
Friday, March 28th, 2008The 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.)
Jewelry Making Forum Update
Friday, March 28th, 2008The 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.
Are You a Bead Star?
Friday, March 28th, 2008That’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
pretty things.
Friday, March 28th, 2008i 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:
New Arrivals for Spring - Lots of Color, Chic Styles
Friday, March 28th, 2008It’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.