by Seaoats. I found a jewelry piece online that I admire. I contacted the designer but did not get a response. Would it be OK to describe the design to another artist who I know is responsive? -Seaoats.
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by Hema Rao. (Syracuse, NY) The lapidary work that resulted in the focal beads used in the necklace are artful and creative. I think the necklace is a unique piece with a silk tassel to enhance the beauty of the Pink Quartz. Hema Rao Beadednecklaceshoppe https://www.etsy.com/shop/BEADEDNECKLACESHOPPE
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by Nancy Rocknich. (Estes Park Colorado) I had such fun making these little beaded Forget me not flowers that I made so many I had to make a necklace and barrette. The Necklace is a netted base to which I attached the flowers and leaves. For the barrette I sewed them to an ultrasude backing […]
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by Jo Ann Graham. (Beaufort SC) This piece was created during the Covid-19. Circles were cut it of sterling silver, domed, hole drilled on center, and two halves soldered together. Threaded and completed with handmade clasp in same style of beads. Jo Ann Graham Jagcollections http://www.jagcollections.com
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by Brenda Hughes. (United States) Hope you can help. I have a clay and bead choker I need to restring. What would I use? An elastic thread? There is a thin thread in it now- can’t tell if it’s elastic but it’s looks like thread more than a wider elastic type. What else could I […]
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by Liz Juneau. (Savannah, GA) One of my favorite things in creating is using vintage jewelry and even non-jewelry components to make something current and wearable. I was gifted this beautiful gold-filled baby bangle bracelet by a friend. I used it as a “pendant” for this necklace by adding various beads to dangle at the […]
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by Patti Pojer. (Somers, NY) When my Murano bead supplier had this beauty.. I couldn’t resist, just wasn’t sure what I would design… But as always with me the beads speak their own language 🙂 I crafted a necklace bar added a few Murano Glass rondelles I show the pendant on a turquoise Greek leather […]
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by Beverly Borwick. (Memphis Tennessee) I designed this stunning and SHINY peach-colored Swarovski Crystals and Rhinestone-Studded Pendant Necklace for my dear church friend who loves Angel Wings!!! I also created the shiny Angel Wings Earrings! I have another one to create differently, which I will complete in this next week while waiting for 8 more […]
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by Sherry Day. (Pointe aux Barques, Michigan) I had the good fortune of sailing around the world for five years. I collected beads, findings and artifacts along the way. My African pieces have been hot sellers. Sherry Day Trillium Studio Facebook TrilliumStudio
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by Susan Cowles. (United States) Help!!! I want to start selling my jewelry online. I also make long sun crystal hangings. How do I photograph these?? What cameras & lenses are you using? The crystals are super hard, they range from 12″ to 4 ft long. Any ideas that you have found useful I will […]
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by Chris Rehkop. (Ashland, MO) It’s official, I’m retired! These are a few designs I finished just on the verge of retiring recently. I can’t wait for art/craft shows to come back. I’m looking at on-line platforms to sell, and would appreciate feedback if you’ve sold on Amazon-Handmade. too. Chris Rehkop Chris’ Closet
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by Kathy Zee. (Fiddletown, CA) I made this necklace the other day using more of my abundance of charms. I had the pendant and wanted to keep it simple as the pendant was busy enough. I made the connectors using the Beadalon looper, silver glass pearls and teal colored glass beads, artistic wire, then added […]
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