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How to Make Dreamcatcher Jewelry Tutorials
The Ojibwa and Lakota Native American tribes have a long standing tradition of making dreamcatchers. The simple willow hoops (round or teardrop) complete with "spiderwebs" are meant to catch the dreams of children. The Ojibwa believe the charms trap bad dreams and thus filter good dreams to the sleepers while conversely, the Lakota believe good dreams are caught for the benefit of the sleepers.
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jewelry
necklace
tutorial
Make a Multiple Jump Ring Necklace
Got a new jump ring maker? Then this project is just for you as it requires a lot of jump rings. The jump rings become part of the design. They do contribute to a most informal look. A good thing if your jump rings aren't all perfect!
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beadinggem designs
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Pearl's Designs
Jewelry Photography with Mannequins
When you buy clothes online or browse through a catalog, the goods are invariably modeled. So it is with jewelry - pieces look far better on a person then just by themselves. But if you, like me, don't have readily available model volunteers and don't have a budget to pay for professionals, then consider mannequins. They work for nothing - at least after you pay for them!
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earrings
metal work
tutorial
How to Make Broken China Earrings Tutorial
Do you hanker for a soldering iron? You probably would if you take a look at this tutorial on how to make broken china earrings over at the Jovial Spondoodles blog.
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chain maille
tutorial
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Japanese Chain Maille Jewelry Tutorials
The Japanese call chain maille "kusari" which means chain. The samurai used it as armor particularly during the 13th to 14th centuries. We now have far more peaceful ways of using chain maille! So let's celebrate Japanese weaves.
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brooch
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necklace
rings
wire work
Whimsical Crochet Wire Jewelry by Other Worlds
Saffron Johns, a British artisan now living in Bulgaria has such a vivid imagination so much so she is able to create a whole world filled with whimsical crochet wire animals and characters. That's why her shop on Etsy is called Other Worlds.
Star Gazing Hedgehog Pendant Necklace |
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giveaway
Winner of The Bead Shop $75 or £50 Giveaway Certificate
So many of you really appreciate family run businesses like The Bead Shop which sponsored last week's giveaway. Thanks for taking the time to say so and for admiring their lovely beads!
Kashmiri Beads |
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Ecuadorian Hands' $40 Tagua Beads Giveaway
Ecuadorian Hands has sponsored many tagua beads giveaways here. If you are new to these natural beads, then let me say these beads made from the nuts of Central American palm trees are beautiful! They are cut into shape, dyed and polished to a beautiful shine.
Approximately $40 worth of tagua beads |
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earrings
tips and tricks
How to Make Interchangeable Earrings Tutorials
Interchangeable earrings are those which allow you to swap out dangles from the basic earrings. This means you can an infinite number of different earrings based on the same ear wires or studs.
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Fun Wire Wrapped Button Ring Tutorial
I think it is safe to say most of us have button stashes. Perhaps even some really pretty vintage ones. Swarovski also makes lovely crystal buttonsfor the clothing industry. No matter where the source, you can make all kinds of button jewelry!
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unusual jewelry
Repurposing Clothespin Wire for Jewelry and Personal Design Challenges
All skills need practice to really hone them. Our creative skills are no exception. So if there were any sort of exercise to improve creative performance and increase our productivity, then we perhaps need to do some of what Michelle does on her blog, Mich in LA.
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necklace
tutorial
Self Defense Jewelry? Spike Bead Necklace Tutorial
I've been "collecting" a theme of self defense jewelry (see unusual jewelry links below). Perhaps not really seriously self defense jewelry but awesome nonetheless is the striking woven necklace tutorial by Carly over at Chic Steals.
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bracelet
jewelry
tutorial
Make Yourself an Evil Eye Bracelet
Evil eye jewelry has been worn for centuries to ward off bad luck. It's still in vogue today. But often with a modern twist!
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feature designer
Industrial designer, Hila Rawet Karni's creative talent is evident in her previous paper jewelry collection I wrote about. She has been working hard since then expanding her range to include metals and other materials. 3 years ago, she established a new site called Industrial Jewellery.
Hila Rawet Karni 's Industrial Jewelry Designs
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giveaway
The Bead Shop's $75 or £50 Gift Certificate Giveaway
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guest post
metal work
How a Ring is Resized
Ever wonder how a ring is resized? Wedding Rings Direct handcraft their own rings from their workshop in Brighton, England. They can resize the majority of rings bought from them so it fits perfectly. Here Wedding Rings Direct have opened up their workshop in Brighton to show us how they do it.
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blog
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beadwork
necklace
swarovski
tutorial
Easy Bead and Swarovki Flower Necklace Tutorial
Altogether now! SIGH. It's been such a long winter. It's technically spring soon and yet there is still snow on the ground for some of us. So let is cheer ourselves up with a super easy flower necklace tutorial while waiting for the snow to melt away.
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blog
Bye Google Reader! Time for a New Reader
Blogs like mine publish posts via feeds (RSS) which can be sent to email subscribers or read with a feed reader. Many people like the later because it reduces email clutter especially if they subscribe to many blogs - as I do.
Feedly in Chrome Browser |
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beadwork
bracelet
tutorial
video tutorial
Beaded Russian Leaf Earrings Tutorials
The Russian leaf is a lovely design to bead up as earrings. If you are already an experienced beader, you'll love Beading4perfectionist's video tutorial for a gorgeous double Russian Leaf pair using peyote. The gold and black make a beautiful combination.
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wirewrapped
More Wire Wrapped Earrings Tutorials
Hoop earrings are fun to make, even more so when you can embellish. A bit of wire and beads and viola! You don't have to be a wire expert either. This Swarovski crystal earrings tutorial starts with ready made hoops. Just remember to be firm when wrapping!
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brooch
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Heirloom Bridal Brooch Bouquets by Noaki
Flowers wilt. So what could be better than a sparkling beautiful brooch bouquet on that special day? Noaki on Etsy offers some absolutely stunning ones which brides can keep forever. Her work is indeed breathtaking.
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Winners of DIY Beading Clubs Tutorial Giveaway
DIY Beading Club's generous giveaway last week was stupendous because so many people will get lucky enough to win a month's worth of tutorials. It is a boon for wire and bead workers.
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earrings
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Cool Beaded Snake Earrings Tutorial
One of my most popular past posts was the Hisssssterically Awesome Snake Earrings.There are apparently many people out there who love wearing snake jewelry. You really don't have to like snakes to be able to make or wear snake jewelry!
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biography
historical
Mata Hari's Jewelry
Margaretha Geertruida Zelle (1876-1917) was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan best known as Mata Hari. She once half jokingly said to friends, "I will be celebrated or notorious." She also thought she would eventually die on the scaffold. It all came to pass except that she was shot not hung, accused as a spy during the First World War.
Mata Hari, 1906 |
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tips and tricks
wire work
Useful Charts Show How Much Wire is Needed for Wire Coils
I like coiling wire to add to my wire work jewelry designs. Making your own wire coils to cut up into jump rings saves money especially when you need lots for chain maille or for some designs.
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necklace
tutorial
How to Make a Pretty Name Tag Necklace Tutorial
Conferences are in full swing in the winter/spring season. This leads to this question. Why do name tags have to be so ugly? You know the type I mean - plastic envelope with either a safety pin behind it or hung with string. Well, beaders can do so much better!
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business tips
Selling Your Jewelry Wholesale to Stores
Guest Post by Carolyn Edlund
Executive Director of The Arts Business Institute*
You love making jewelry. It’s your passion, your creative outlet, and perhaps even a bit of an obsession. But could you make jewelry in your studio and sell it to stores as a business?
Executive Director of The Arts Business Institute*
You love making jewelry. It’s your passion, your creative outlet, and perhaps even a bit of an obsession. But could you make jewelry in your studio and sell it to stores as a business?
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earrings
tutorial
video tutorial
wire work
Easy EarringsTutorials with Curvy Lines for Beginners
I know I have featured how to make double wrapped loops before. However, this lovely pearl dangle earrings not only offers a video tutorial look at how to do these loops but has some useful tips especially for newbies. The tutorial is by Gail Nettles (aka Beaded Jewelry Diva)who has an Etsy store, TasminAnn Studio Bead Art.
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unusual jewelry
Kinetic Jewelry : Winged Adornment by Dukno Yoon
I am always on the lookout for kinetic jewelry designers. It takes a special kind of artisan to create interactive movement in what are usually static pieces.
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beadwork
chain maille
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wire work
wirewrapped
DIY Beading Club Free Tutorials Giveaway Worth $258 in Total
Malaysian, Jane Chew designs jewelry as XQDesigns. She began writing tutorials a few years ago and has since gone on to collaborate with a few other jewelry artisans. Her new DIY Beading Club is a place where members can purchase great jewelry making tutorials at even better prices!
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brooch
jewelry
necklace
St Patrick's Day
tutorial
Fun St Patrick's Day Jewelry Tutorials to Make
You don't have to be Irish to join in the fun for St Patrick's Day. Make yourself something green or check out these great jewelry tutorials for inspiration! Be sure to look up the links below for past featured tutorials.
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necklace
tutorial
wire work
Multiple Wire Spiral Statement Necklace Tutorial
I usually see scrolled wire work in earrings and bracelets but not that often in necklaces. Well, Naomi of Noxcreare not only introduced it in her necklace design, her tutorial is for a bold statement style too! Her blog is in Italian so you'll have to use Google Translate.
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feature designer
science
unusual jewelry
Hubert Duprat's Bejeweled Caddisfly Art
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