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Wire Wrapping and Beading: Two Great Partners in Jewelry Making!

Wire Wrapping and Beading
Wire jewelry making is a fun and increasingly popular way to design, craft, and sell beautiful jewelry designs! Wire is a versatile medium, and it’s great for any market. Copper and Brass wire are great to start wire wrapping with, as they are inexpensive and easy to buy in bulk–but they still [...]


Bead Jewelry Video Tutorials Review

Bead Stringing and Bead Weaving Tutorials
Bead stringing may appear to be a simple technique to some beginners and although it isn’t necessarily difficult once you’ve learned different techniques, it is more than just putting a few beads on a string. Your piece should be appealing, easy to wear, sturdy, and just as in all things [...]


Jewelry Making and Design – Finding Beauty in the Seemingly Ugly

I’m always impressed by the ability of some to take what at first glance may appear unappealing and bring out its beauty. I suppose that’s one of the things that sets apart a true artist.

Morgan Hamilton describes one such person in an article entitled The Beauty of Jewelry Making & Design.

This expert in the art [...]