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Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
Today’s tip is a cautionary tale! I recently made a quick bracelet with one of our new E Hooks and a leather strap by TierraCast®, but I forgot to check the size of my loop before setting my rivets....
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Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
Taking the perfect photo doesn’t happen with the first snap of the camera or even the first five! Experienced photographers know that it takes time, effort and a lot of photos to get just the right...
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Earring backs, sometimes called ear nuts or clutches, are an essential part of wearing post earrings. But today’s trick will show you that these backs can help you keep you from losing your favorite...
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We’re all familiar with snowflake ornaments; in fact some of you might have made these during last month’s Bead Challenge. Snowflakes are quick and easy, but there are lots of other holiday ornament...
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Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
There are lots of reasons not to finish a beading project. I’ve abandoned designs when I’ve run out of supplies, time or even inspiration. Many jewelry projects can be taken apart to reuse the...
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As someone who does a lot of fiber arts, as well as jewelry making, working with our new soutache cord has been a great way to combine my crafting skills. Today’s tips will help you get your soutache...
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Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
Learning a new technique requires lots of trial and error. If you’re acquiring a new skill or experimenting with a new design don’t use your sterling silver or gold-filled supplies! Instead keep a...
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2014 is almost here and that means it’s time to make resolutions for the New Year! If you’re a new beader and your goal is to learn to make jewelry in the coming year, then our Getting Started section...
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Nothing ruins a project quicker than discovering your wire stash is in a snarled mess. Hard to untangle and almost impossible to un-kink, badly stored wire can spell the end of a project. Today’s...
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Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
Maintaining the right tension can make or literally break a piece of bead weaving. Too much tension makes the project inflexible, distorts the finished shape or even cracks your beads. Tension that’s...
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A large part of my creative process is making an absolute mess. Sometimes it seems like I have to get out every tool and supply I own just to make a pair of earrings! Today’s trick is one I use to keep...
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Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
One of the unexpected benefits of remodeling my kitchen has been a growing collection of paint sample cards. And while not all the colors I love will look great on my walls, some of them might be...
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Weaving in the warp threads at the end of a project is often considered the biggest downside of looming. But today’s tricks will show you how to use those tails when making a loomed bracelet! For my...
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How many times have you wished for an extra set of hands? I wind up wanting at least one extra hand to hold the end of my project every time I work on a braiding, wrapping or knotting piece. In a...
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Not every project turns out right the first time! A recent jewelry clay pendant took three tries before I finally found a design I liked. Fortunately Crystal Clay is very forgiving and I was able to...
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Your body is your most important tool when it comes to beading and crafting. You won’t do your best work when you’re sitting in an uncomfortable position, with sore and cramped muscles. But you can use...
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Whether you use beeswax or Thread Heaven, any thread conditioner will start to show wear over time. Today’s tips will keep your conditioners fresh and easy to use! Each time you pull thread against...
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Hammering and texturing wires can add a whole new look to your jewelry designs. To get the best results and avoid disappointment, you’ll want to use the right wire for your project. Although it’s...
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I hope you’re all having as much fun with our March Bead Challenge as I am! One of my favorite things about the Challenge is getting motivated to use techniques I normally avoid. Wire and I don’t get...
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Swarovski Elements Crystal Mesh Balls are a gorgeous way to add high impact sparkle to your jewelry. These beads are made by wrapping a Swarovski crystal pearl in a layer of crystal mesh. The mesh can...
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