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- Make a Glitter Resin Star OrnamentUpdated: Mon Jun 30 23:16:09 2008
Use clear casting epoxy and red, white, and blue glitter to make these star ornaments which can be turned into pendants or charms… - Jewelry Makers Get SavvyCreated: Sat Jun 28 19:14:05 2008
Sandra McCall shares her experiences as a professional crafter in this book designed to help others learn to make a living from their chosen crafter, whether it's jewelry making or another medium… - Crochet Chain, Metal Clay Charm, and Bead NecklaceUpdated: Sat Jun 21 22:36:11 2008
This mixed-media necklace combines materials as well as lots of different techniques including crocheting, wire work, metal clay, and bead knotting… - Delicious Beadalicious Bead BookCreated: Sat Jun 21 19:53:14 2008
Beads are very often referred to by jewelry makers as "eye candy" and so the title of this book, Beadalicious by Sonya Nimri, is right on target for those of us who are enamored with bead… - Wire Coil Cone Jewelry ClaspUpdated: Sat Jun 21 18:35:07 2008
When using stringing media such as ribbon and other fibers, it can be a problem figuring out how to end the jewelry piece and attach a clasp. Metal cone shaped components are nice to use, so I deci… - Lesson 4: Laptop CharmsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:43 2008
- Lesson 2: Tech Bling for the Work PlaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:40 2008
- Lesson 3: More Cell CharmsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:40 2008
- Cyborg Techno Jewelry MakingUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:39 2008
Cyborg Techno Jewelry Making… - Lesson 1: Strap on Cell Phone JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:39 2008
- Lesson 6: Macrame ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:39 2008
- Lesson 5: More Knots NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:39 2008
- Lesson 4: Now for a NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:38 2008
- Lesson 2: Small Macrame ProjectsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:38 2008
- Lesson 3: Some Wrist ActionUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:38 2008
- Macrame Crash CourseUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:37 2008
Macrame Crash Course… - Lesson 1: Getting Start with Macrame JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:37 2008
- Lesson 6: Macrame ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:37 2008
- Lesson 5: More Knots NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:35 2008
- Lesson 4: Now for a NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:35 2008
- Lesson 3: Some Wrist ActionUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:35 2008
- Lesson 2: Small Macrame ProjectsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:35 2008
- Lesson 1: Getting Start with Macrame JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:34 2008
- Macrame Jewelry BasicsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:34 2008
Macrame Jewelry Basics… - Lesson 6: End with a Big Blin BangUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:34 2008
- Lesson 13: Fabricate a Necklace or TwoUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:32 2008
- Lesson 14: Final Fabrication LessonUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:32 2008
- Lesson 12: More Fabricated FindingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:31 2008
- Lesson 11: Get Hooked on FabricationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:30 2008
- Lesson 10: More on Fabrication ToolsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:30 2008
- Lesson 8: Polishing MetalUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:29 2008
- Lesson 9: Fabricate Some RingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:29 2008
- Lesson 7: Make Some ChainsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:29 2008
- Lesson 5: First Jewelry Fabrication ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:28 2008
- Lesson 6: Jump RingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:28 2008
- Lesson 4: Learn to Saw and FileUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:28 2008
- Lesson 3: About MetalsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:27 2008
- Lesson 1: Metal Fabrication DefinedUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:27 2008
- Lesson 2: Metal ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:27 2008
- Crash Course - Metal Jewelry FabricationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:26 2008
Crash Course - Metal Jewelry Fabrication… - Lesson 13: Fabricate a Necklace or TwoUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:26 2008
- Lesson 14: Final Fabrication LessonUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:26 2008
- Lesson 12: More Fabricated FindingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:25 2008
- Lesson 11: Get Hooked on FabricationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:25 2008
- Lesson 10: More on Fabrication ToolsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:25 2008
- Lesson 8: Polishing MetalUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:24 2008
- Lesson 9: Fabricate Some RingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:24 2008
- Lesson 7: Make Some ChainsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:24 2008
- Lesson 5: First Jewelry Fabrication ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:23 2008
- Lesson 6: Jump RingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:23 2008
- Lesson 4: Learn to Saw and FileUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:23 2008
- Lesson 3: About MetalsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:22 2008
- Lesson 2: Metal ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:22 2008
- Lesson 1: Metal Fabrication DefinedUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:22 2008
- Metal Jewelry FabricationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:21 2008
Metal Jewelry Fabrication… - Lesson 14: More Jewelry SuccessUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:21 2008
- Lesson 13: Success Sinks in with JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:21 2008
- Lesson 12: Put on Your Jewelry Marketing HatUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:20 2008
- Lesson 11: Jewelry Business Tools & ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:20 2008
- Lesson 10: More Jewelry Business AlternativesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:19 2008
- Lesson 9: Teach Jewelry MakingUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:18 2008
- Lesson 7: Finding Direction & Maybe Some HelpUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:18 2008
- Lesson 8: Find Your Jewelry NicheUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:18 2008
- Lesson 6: Jewelry Making as a Home BusinessUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:16 2008
- Lesson 4: How Much Should Your Jewelry Cost?Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:15 2008
- Lesson 5: Selling at Shows & ShopsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:15 2008
- Lesson 2: Read, Read, Read, and ResearchUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:14 2008
- Lesson 3: Know Your Jewelry CraftUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:14 2008
- Lesson 1: Jewelry Business BasicsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:14 2008
- Jewelry Business Crash CourseUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:12 2008
Jewelry Business Crash Course… - Lesson Eight: A Knotted Bracelet ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:12 2008
- Lesson Nine: Final Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:12 2008
- Lesson Seven: Another Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:12 2008
- Lesson Five: A Pretty Pink Knotted NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:11 2008
- Lesson Six: Next Level Bead Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:11 2008
- Lesson Four: First Bead Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:11 2008
- Lesson Three: Knotting Between Beads GizmoUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:11 2008
- Lesson One: Knotting and TraditionUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:10 2008
- Lesson Two: Cheating and Knotting Between BeadsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:10 2008
- Crash Course - Bead KnottingUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:08 2008
This is a quick course in knotting between beads… - Lesson 10: Make a Beaded Flower NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:08 2008
- Lesson 11: Bead Stringing Final ExamUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:08 2008
- Lesson 9: Make a Beaded BraceletUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:07 2008
- Lesson 8: Basic Beaded EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:06 2008
- Lesson 7: Almost Time for EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:05 2008
- Lesson 6: Tips & Techniques for Bead TipsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:04 2008
- Lesson 5: All About Crimp BeadsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:04 2008
- Lesson 4: Don't Be Bored - Get a Bead Board!Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:02 2008
- Lesson 3: Find Out About FindingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:05:01 2008
- Lesson 2: What "String" to Use?Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:59 2008
- Lesson 1: Some Bead Stringing BasicsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:59 2008
- Crash Course - Bead StringingUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:58 2008
A fast-paced class in stringing beads… - Lesson 5: More Beads and WireUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:58 2008
- Lesson 6: End with a Big Blin BangUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:58 2008
- Lesson 4: More Advanced Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:57 2008
- Lesson 2: Stamped Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:57 2008
- Lesson 3: Pretty Pearl Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:57 2008
- Crash Course - Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:55 2008
Chandelier Earrings E-Course… - Lesson 1: About Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:55 2008
- Lesson 6: Another Easy Metal Clay ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:55 2008
- Lesson 7: Important Metal Clay DecisionsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:55 2008
- Lesson 4: Metal Clay ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:54 2008
- Lesson 5: First Metal Clay ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:54 2008
- Lesson 3: Getting StartedUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:52 2008
- Lesson 2: Metal Clay InspirationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:51 2008
- Metal Clay Jewelry in 1 Week - An IntroductionUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:50 2008
Metal Clay Jewelry in 1 Week - An Introduction… - Lesson 1: What is Metal ClayUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:50 2008
- Lesson 7: Important Metal Clay DecisionsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:50 2008
- Lesson 6: Another Easy Metal Clay ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:49 2008
- Lesson 5: First Metal Clay ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:48 2008
- Lesson 4: Metal Clay ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:48 2008
- Lesson 1: What is Metal ClayUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:46 2008
- Lesson 2: Metal Clay InspirationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:46 2008
- Lesson 3: Getting StartedUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:46 2008
- Introduction to Metal Clay JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:45 2008
Introduction to Metal Clay Jewelry… - Lesson 28: Mix it Up with HeartsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:45 2008
- Lesson 28: Squeez with LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:45 2008
- Lesson 25: Graduate to LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:44 2008
- Lesson 26: Now for Something Totally DifferentUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:44 2008
- Lesson 23: Romance EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:44 2008
- Lesson 24: Y Heart Jewelry?Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:44 2008
- Lesson 22: More Mom LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:42 2008
- Lesson 20: Show Mom You Love HerUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:41 2008
- Lesson 21: Love Grandmother TooUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:41 2008
- Lesson 19: Personalize Your JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:41 2008
- Lesson 18: Modern Heart JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:39 2008
- Lesson 14: Red Wire AdorationUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:39 2008
- Lesson 17: Loving GoldUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:36 2008
- Lesson 16: Not Just for Valentine's DayUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:36 2008
- Lesson 15: Sewing the Seed Beads of LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:35 2008
- Lesson 13: Love those EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:34 2008
- Lesson 11: Icing on the Heart CakeUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:33 2008
- Lesson 12: More Italian LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:33 2008
- Lesson 10: Add an Extra Touch NowUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:33 2008
- Lesson 8: Lovely Venetian EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:33 2008
- Lesson 9: Pearls + Crystals = LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:33 2008
- Lesson 6: Time for a BraceletUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:31 2008
- Lesson 7: A Set of Love JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:31 2008
- Lesson 5: More Funky Heart JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:31 2008
- Lesson 4: Groovy Love JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:30 2008
- Lesson 2: Jane Austen and LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:30 2008
- Lesson 3: Jewelry Techniques of the HeartUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:30 2008
- Lesson 1: Flowers and HeartsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:28 2008
- Lessons in Jewelry LoveUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:27 2008
Lessons in Jewelry Love… - Lesson 13: Success Sinks in with JewelryUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:26 2008
- Lesson 14: More Jewelry SuccessUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:26 2008
- Lesson 12: Put on Your Jewelry Marketing HatUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:26 2008
- Lesson 10: More Jewelry Business AlternativesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:24 2008
- Lesson 11: Jewelry Business Tools & ResourcesUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:24 2008
- Lesson 8: Find Your Jewelry NicheUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:24 2008
- Lesson 9: Teach Jewelry MakingUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:24 2008
- Lesson 7: Finding Direction & Maybe Some HelpUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:23 2008
- Lesson 6: Jewelry Making as a Home BusinessUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:23 2008
- Lesson 5: Selling at Shows & ShopsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:21 2008
- Lesson 3: Know Your Jewelry CraftUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:19 2008
- Lesson 4: How Much Should Your Jewelry Cost?Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:19 2008
- Lesson 1: Jewelry Business BasicsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:17 2008
- Lesson 2: Read, Read, Read, and ResearchUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:17 2008
- How to Start a Jewelry BusinessUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:17 2008
How to Start a Jewelry Business… - Lesson Nine: Final Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:17 2008
- Lesson Eight: A Knotted Bracelet ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:16 2008
- Lesson Seven: Another Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:16 2008
- Lesson Six: Next Level Bead Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:14 2008
- Lesson Five: A Pretty Pink Knotted NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:14 2008
- Lesson Four: First Bead Knotting ProjectUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:14 2008
- Lesson Three: Knotting Between Beads GizmoUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:13 2008
- Lesson One: Knotting and TraditionUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:12 2008
- Lesson Two: Cheating and Knotting Between BeadsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:12 2008
- Bead Knotting for BeginnersUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:11 2008
Bead Knotting for Beginners… - Lesson 4: More Advanced Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:11 2008
- Lesson 5: More Beads and WireUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:11 2008
- Lesson 3: Pretty Pearl Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:10 2008
- Lesson 2: Stamped Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:08 2008
- Lesson 1: About Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:07 2008
- Lesson 11: Bead Stringing Final ExamUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:06 2008
- Chandelier EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:06 2008
Chandelier Earrings E-Course… - Lesson 10: Make a Beaded Flower NecklaceUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:06 2008
- Lesson 9: Make a Beaded BraceletUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:06 2008
- Lesson 8: Basic Beaded EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:04 2008
- Lesson 7: Almost Time for EarringsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:03 2008
- Lesson 5: All About Crimp BeadsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:01 2008
- Lesson 6: Tips & Techniques for Bead TipsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:01 2008
- Lesson 4: Don't Be Bored - Get a Bead Board!Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:01 2008
- Lesson 3: Find Out About FindingsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:04:01 2008
- Lesson 2: What "String" to Use?Updated: Mon Jun 16 19:03:59 2008
- Lesson 1: Some Bead Stringing BasicsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:03:59 2008
- Bead Stringing for BeginnersUpdated: Mon Jun 16 19:03:56 2008
Learn to make beautiful beaded jewelry… - Fiber Crocheted AmuletCreated: Sat Jun 14 20:44:42 2008
With a little yarn and some simple crochet stitches, you can make this unique fiber amulet… - Make Jewelry Using the Single Crochet StitchUpdated: Sat Jun 14 20:08:10 2008
Beginners to crochet need to know this stitch. It's pretty easy and is used a lot in many designs… - Make a Fiber Chain Using CrochetCreated: Sat Jun 14 20:01:22 2008
Metal is not the only material you can use to make a chain. You can also use yarn and a super easy crochet stitch called (appropriately) the chain stitch… - Make Jewelry Using Double Crochet StitchCreated: Sat Jun 14 20:00:16 2008
The double crochet stitch is another stable stitch for more people who crochet. If you want to make jewelry that is a little larger in diameter than the kind you can make with single crochet, then … - Silver Metal Clay Heart BeadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 14:07:08 2008
Technically, I consider these heart shaped components made from silver metal clay to be beads because they have holes through them. … - Metal Clay - Worth the Cost?Created: Sun Jun 8 21:03:22 2008
Metal clay is a wonderful medium for making jewelry components and beads; however, it is not cheap! Here are some thoughts on whether the cost is worth it or not… - Silver Metal Clay Heart CharmsUpdated: Sat Jun 7 00:17:16 2008
With low-fire metal clay and a simple heart-shaped cutting tool, you can easily make your own fine silver heart charms…