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Great Bead Extravaganza returned over the weekend. There was a blizzard of exciting bead shows and chilly savings on jewelry making supplies. We wanted to share the designs we loved that used Soft Flex Craft Wire or beading wire. If you have never attended TGBE, now is your chance to see what you missed! We have included the preview and a trend video. Get an insight into t…
Metal components can be easy to overlook when making a bracelet or a beautiful necklace. Sometimes we get so focused on the beads and shaping our patterns and colors in pleasing designs that we finish our jewelry with a basic cone or clasp. Today, we are going to look at ways to make your next jewelry piece a masterpiece. Use metal components with character and artisan style. These findings don't…
Did you catch The Great Bead Trade? Presenters at the
Great Bead Extravaganza donated products to a TGBT kit. This kit was a collection of beads and jewelry making components. The kits were then traded and unboxed during a live video. The TGBE Presenters all used the same contents, but made some incredibly unique designs. See how the show hosts channeled their creativity…
Exploring The Great Bead Trade Jewelry Making Component KitThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, we took another look at The Great Bead Trade jewelry making kit. I have so many goodies left from this kit it that I wanted to explore another design idea or two.I loved this jewelry challenge with The Great Bead Extravaganza presenters so much! Be sure to check out all the vid…
