Hello, beautiful beaders! How are you holding up? We are at the tail end of the dog days of summer. We have stayed busy, making jewelry under a chilly A/C. We have some fun videos for you. We had a live sale on Facebook featuring Mike Sherman's private bead and gemstone collection. Kristen returned for another episode of Free Spirit Beading. We also have some fun throwback…
Do you know how composition affects
your jewelry designs? Composition is the balance of color, contrast,
and kinetic intrigue. Composition is the careful arrangement of the beads on your design. You must understand balance if you want your
work to be visually stimulating. Masters of composition can create stunning pieces that challenge the viewer but look effortless. Learn
how t…
Do you love color as much as we do? We
think jewelry comes alive when you design with color in mind. We
think you should string your jewelry with a
color wire. Show your wire! If your jewelry making kit only contains
boring gray wire, you should consider adding a rainbow.
Trios are a great way to upgrade your color selection.
We have a large assortment of co…
What a glorious day! The breeze is
cool. The skies are clear. I should be working, but I think I am
going to string a
necklace first. There is never a bad time to create
a lovely piece of jewelry. I have my
beads and a delicious color of Soft Flex Beading Wire selected. I just need a clasp to finish. We
have an amazing selection of clasps. Our
Crystal Squar…
Can somebody please pinch me, how in
the world is it already
St. Patrick's Day? This year is a blur. I am
going to need some luck if I want to keep up with my little
leprechaun. My wee little laddy is two years old and he has kept me
so busy I have barely had time to breathe.
Are you as busy as I am? If so, here
are some fine
free jewelry project ideas to get you ready…
If you missed our live
Facebook design challenge with
SilverSilk and More, you can find it on YouTube or
Facebook videos. This time, Sara
opens a beading kit from
SilverSilk and More and creates a necklace and
earrings. SilverSilk is owned by our friend
Nealay Patel. Nealay is a talented
artist and jewelry designer. His
SilverSilk knitted wire is a lush add…
