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Happy Thanksgiving!
I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and let the few readers that might still be out there know that I’m thankful for your participation on this blog! I would like to revive this site and wonder if anyone is willing to participate with me again. Anyone who would like to donate articles [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
