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Perfect Match Book Giveaway ...
July 17, 08 : 08:03 AM CST
MC Beading & Jewelry Iola WI Perfect Match author Sara Schwittek recently answered a few questions about being in the jewelry biz. BONUS: Leave a reply at the end of this ... more -
Take a look at these beads...
July 10, 08 : 09:46 AM CST
MC Beading & Jewellery Devon, UK Hi, I’ve been surfing the net this week for some gorgeous beads to add to my already overflowing bead box and wanted to share the site ... more -
Bead of the Week: Snowflake ...
July 08, 08 : 04:41 PM CST
MC Beading & Jewelry Iola WI There's lots of snowflake obsidian and obsidian in my jewelry box. Let's start with obsidian. This deep black gemstone is actually volcanic g ... more -
Color families
July 02, 08 : 06:01 PM CST
MC Beading & Jewelry Iola WI While I'm playing with combining beads and gemstones by color, I thought I'd share what I'm finding out about them. Amazonite, a form of fel ... more -
Beading in the USA
July 02, 08 : 03:11 PM CST
MC Julie Cincinnati, Ohio Hello Bead Buddies, As many of you know the 4th of July is this Friday! I'll be spending my weekend with my boyfriend visiting my parents, s ... more
Semiprecious Salvage, Creating Found Art Jewelry
Embark on an expeditioner's journey back in time to uncover tattered silk, faceted stones and other forgotten items, and learn how to give them new life as a pendant, ring or brooch. Found objects can be beautiful both for the unique, unexpected look they add to your work and for the stories we imagine them to tell. In the pages of Semiprecious Salvage, you will discover the excitement of reclaiming remnants of the past and reinterpreting their beauty in wearable works of mixed-media art.
