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Colour de Verre

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jewelry from Colour de VerreIf you work with glass to make more than jewelry, you may have already heard of Colour de Verre. Based in Portland, Oregon, the founders have built their company on innovation, superior design and craftsmanship. Ceramist Craig Smith, Marketing Guru … Read More...

Tagua Nuts

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Tagua nut carving created by John HooderA recent post from the Beading Gem made me think to share this tagua nut carving created by John Hooder. If you aren’t familiar with tagua nuts, also known as ivory nuts, you might be missing out on a popular … Read More...

Design Theory

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polymer clay necklace from Design TheoryThis piece called Creamsicle Necklace from Design Theory is lovely for its darkening muted pink and coral hues. The repetition of simple forms makes color the focus of the design. In addition to polymer clay jewelry, Design Theory also … Read More...

Polymer Clay Jewelry of Susan Samitz

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Polymer clay jewelry from Susan SamitzThe polymer clay jewelry of Susan Samitz is fun, vibrant and bold as seen in these examples of her work. Susan’s designs are often said to look painted. Instead she builds intricate designs inside canes and then carefully slices them … Read More...

Inspiration from Alma Stoller

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Beaded fabric beads from Alma StollerIn a recent post, Alma spotlights her work table. Take a look at these lovelies for fabric bead inspiration! I love Alma’s use of color and the surface texture she creates with beads. Gorgeous!

Interweave Hurt Book Sale

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Hurt Book Sale from InterweaveIt is day two of Interweave’s annual 5-day Hurt Book Sale! You can save 30-70% off your favorite titles now.

“Our Hurt Book Sale is one of our most highly anticipated sales events of the year,” says Interweave Books Marketing … Read More...

Yu-Ping Lin’s Kaleido Jewelry

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colorful bracelet from Yu-Ping LinTake a look at this beautiful creation from Yu-Ping Lin. Featured at Daily Art Muse, Susan Lomoto writes about Yu-Ping’s textile art jewelry inspired by origami and Chinese paper craft.

Lin says, “Through this collection, I try to create a … Read More...

Memorial Day

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Purple Heart medal laying on the American FlagIt is important to remember the military families who sacrifice so much to protect us but especially on the day set aside for remembering all who have served. JCK Online Web Editor Daniel Ford shares a post about those in … Read More...

Nesting

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tiny bird's nest made from wire with blue egg beadThere are many tutorials for making bird’s nests from wire but these by Heather Powers at Humblebeads are among some of the prettiest I’ve seen. You can buy Heather’s tutorial for these pretty nests in her Etsy shop.

Handmade Jewelry to Sale?

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I Support American logoThere’s a new website for American crafters to sale their wares. Free for the first 30 days and only $5 each month after, you can imagine how quickly this site is growing. Whether you have handmade jewelry to sale or … Read More...

Beads by Mail

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Venetian glass beadsBeads by Mail is re-opening! Jane says that special orders are no problem and looks forward to helping you soon.

“I am really serious about this, even though I am having lots of fun. Sharing my bead obsession with everyone … Read More...