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  • Purple Crazy Lace Agate Earrings by Judy Larson

    Pointers To Get The Attention At The Craft Show

    Craft Shows If you are an especially good crafter and have finished a number of pieces that people would be willing to pay money for, then getting a stall at a craft show may be a good...

    • Posted April 25, 2009
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  • Beaded Jump Rings by Albina Manning

    Insider Tips On Eco-Friendly Craft Project Ideas

    Craft project Everyone is looking for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Got a closet full of old clothes or a garage full of abandoned Christmas ornaments? There are old items all over your home just waiting...

    • Posted April 24, 2009
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    Easter Craft Ideas for Everyone

    Did you ever notice how most children seem to be fearless when it comes to crafts? They don’t wait until they have become experts to plunge in and make fun things just for the joy of it....

    • Posted April 24, 2009
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  • Free Wire Pattern - Zipper Pulls by Charley Key

    Reviewing Family Craft Ideas

    Art and Craft Getting crafty is a fun way to spice up cold winter days. Art and craft projects are a great way to get the kids together and create pieces that you’ll cherish for years. There...

    • Posted April 24, 2009
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  • Turtle Beads

    A History of Beading

    The art of stringing beads together has been known to mankind since ancient times and has been practiced for many reasons including symbolizing religious beliefs. Back in the ancient world tribes used the bones of wild animals...

    • Posted April 24, 2009
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    Homemade Presents for Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day is almost here, so sometime in the next few weeks the crafters will come out in force to create gifts for Mother’s Day. This means some of them will need vintage Mothers Day cards, which...

    • Posted April 23, 2009
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    Selling Jewelry in Tough Economic Times

    When families struggle to make ends meet or react to the loss of income, suppliers of goods and services must respond to keep an even keel in their business.  But, saying so is not as easy as...

    • Posted April 21, 2009
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  • Handmade Venetian Glass Beads

    Jewelry Making Design Tips

    Observe Nature Having a hard time coming up with original, creative ideas?  Observe nature.  Nature has been a source for jewelry design for thousands of years—Egyptian, Medieval, and Baroque, Art Nouveau and more!  Inspiration for shape, color,...

    • Posted April 20, 2009
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  • Gift Certificate

    Congratulations to Today’s Facebook and Twitter Winners!

    Today we gave away our first “freebies” both on Facebook and Twitter. Yesterday we announced that during the next few months we’ll be giving away prizes (gift certificates, free product, large discounts on orders, etc.), and today...

    • Posted April 15, 2009
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    Part 1: What Type of Wire Should I Use?

    When first starting out in the wire-wrapping business, it may be a bit confusing about what types of wires to use for various projects.  Here are some recommendations in choosing the temper of your wire. How to...

    • Posted April 9, 2009
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  • Red Brass Wire

    Part 2: What Type of Wire Should I Use?

    Trying to figure out what types of wire to use can be a most difficult process when beginning to make jewelry.  One of our previous articles addressed how to choose a wire temper.  This article will discuss...

    • Posted April 9, 2009
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  • Round Wire Gauge

    American Wire Gauge

    How is wire gauged? Since 1857, the United States has been using a standard system in measuring the diameter of wire. This system is known as American Wire Gauge (AWG), or the Brown & Sharp (B&S) gauge,...

    • Posted April 3, 2009
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  • Gold and Silver Wire

    Today’s Economy Affecting Gold Prices

    Many of you jewelry makers may be concerned about the price of gold, especially in the current economy, because it directly has an effect on your business or favorite hobby. The purpose of this article is to...

    • Posted March 26, 2009
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  • Cubic zirconia diamond for wire wrapping

    April’s Birthstone – The Diamond, A Girl’s Best Friend

    Did you know that both the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of April is the diamond?  “April-ers” are the only ones that have the lucky privilege of receiving the “King of Gems” as a birthstone. ...

    • Posted March 25, 2009
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  • Cherry Quartz Cabochon

    Common Gemstone Misconceptions

    Don’t be Fooled! COMMON GEMSTONE MISCONCEPTIONS There are many misconceptions in the world of gemstones.  This is partially due to dishonesty, uninformed customers or sales representatives, and contradicting information.   Often times, one may purchase what they think...

    • Posted March 20, 2009
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    FREE Gemstone Pendant Pattern!!!

    Finally – some brand new, unique jewelry making patterns! And the best thing is that they are available to EVERYONE for FREE! We are pleased to announce that the winning designs of the jewelry making contest are...

    • Posted March 19, 2009
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