by Laura M. Mitchell. (Oregon) I’ve just completed 3 jewellery classes at a well-known arts festival, and felt the charges for supplies were extremely high. Is there a formula that well-known instructors use? I’ve only charged the real cost of supplies plus a little for my time preparing them. Laura M. Mitchell Lulu’ s Ginkgo […]
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by Nita Bourne. (Enterprise, AL) I find it difficult to tie a secure knot when making stretch bracelets. So I put a tiny drop of super glue on the knot. Waiting for it to dry seems to take forever but I’ve come across a quick fix. Sprinkle a little baking soda on the glue and […]
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by Sherry G. Day. (Michigan) Here in Michigan, we look forward to launching our boats and getting out on the lakes. I have a NautiGal Collection in my jewelry line and it focuses jewelry designed for beach and boats. I use sand glass and nautical charms as well as pearls and other materials related to […]
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by Kathleen Moore. (Hampshire, UK) I find it very difficult to focus on just one medium. I am forever being distracted by something else to work with…hence my absolute enjoyment at making these mixed media pendants. They allow me to meddle with metal, create with clay, tinker with textiles and refine with resin. I use […]
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by Jackie Skinner. For making a bracelet, what size memory wire is best for 7 inch wrist? Thank you for your help. Jackie Skinner
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by Kathy Zee. (Fiddletown, CA) I am doing a fund raiser for a high school and I needed to come up with some less expensive ideas to make some cute things for the teens. We all have one charm or one of something in our stash and I went through all my charms and pendants […]
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by Jules. I have strung beads in foxtail chain, but it was many years ago and I can’t remember how I did it – as far as cutting the chain and finishing it off. I don’t see that there is much info about using this chain to string heavier beads. Has anyone else used bulk […]
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by Marion. (Long Island New York) I wondered how I could frame this beautiful geode slice in an innovative way. Seed beads and fresh water pearls came to my rescue! They form the bezel Of the pendant. The tricky part was securing the geode inside the bezel because of its irregular shape. I used size […]
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by Edie. I have been searching for a couple of days trying to find out what smaller size diamond bit can be used for drilling a hole in sea glass. I have a 2mm but think the hole is too big. Can you suggest a good brand and size? I would greatly appreciate any info. […]
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by Dawn. (Syracuse NY) I found jewelry making by accident when I could no longer work outside my home. I love cross stitch and would look at stitched jewelry with awe but was intimidated by the thought of trying it. After 4 years of making simple strung jewelry and being in a rut, I jumped […]
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by Terri Marie Wlaschin. (Key West, FL) I was inspired by a previous piece I made. It was not quite as wild but it got me thinking about wire wrapping again and about looping and wrapping poly clay around wire. I like using wire because it’s so flexible. I don’t harden it ahead so I […]
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by Denise Bellinger. (Riverside, CA) I just love the look and color tones in these beautiful Picasso Jasper beads on this crocheted necklace. I used a taupe colored S-Lon cord and added a beautiful Amber color Agate Slice as a focal point. I made this necklace very long so it can be more versatile. As […]
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