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Beads and Chains

wrap chain

Make your own chain, like this Wire Wrapped Stick Chain, or combine pre-made chain with beads to create great jewelry designs.

Bead and Chain Tutorials
Jewelry Making Spotlight10

New Polymer Clay Book Review

Sunday June 16, 2013
Polymer Clay Global Perspectives by Cynthia Tinapple

In this latest book review, I take a look at Polymer Clay Global Perspectives by Cynthia Tinapple. It includes 13 projects and polymer clay artwork from 125 international artists.

Island Lampwork Necklace Tutorial

Saturday June 15, 2013
Attach to Necklace Cords

I am still enjoying creating around prints that I like and using organza ribbon cord necklaces to whip up some fun and colorful jewelry designs for summer. In this tutorial, the color theme comes from an island style print: Island Lampwork Necklace.

Found Objects, Aha Moments, and Cool Tools

Saturday June 15, 2013
A Bead A Day
Ever have a reese's cup moment when designing a piece of jewelry? Lisa is sharing her latest.

Art Bead Scene
ABS editor Tari selects Susan McClelland's quirky, art bead-filled design for her Designer of the Week piece. Check out Susan's gorgeous necklace!

Beading Arts
Aren't found objects fun? Join Cyndi to see what she does with ceramic insulators!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Don't you love when a new tool does your job for you? I cut all my felt necklace parts with one pass in the eBosser.

Resin Crafts Blog
You can replicate the look of kiln fired clay with air drying resin clay and brass stencils!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean previews an exciting blog hop and reveal hosted by Carmi Cimicata, using Dazzle-it's great new Chinese Knotting book by Fernado DaSilva! Come see the excitement!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew created a pair of summery earrings for a customer. Check them out!

Uncommon Goods Jewelry Design Challenge

Sunday June 9, 2013
Uncommon Goods has its third annual Jewelry Design Challenge going on. The deadline for entering is June 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET. Participating jewelry artists will submit their challenge entry jewelry pieces, which include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, for the chance to win $500 and an UncommonGoods Vendor Contract. The top five voted designs will be judged by UncommonGoods Assistant Jewelry and Accessories Buyer Sharon Hitchcock, Senior Manager of Etsy Wholesale Vanessa Bertozzi, and Jewelry Maker Etta Kostick. Go to the Uncommon Goods web site for all the challenge details.

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