Jewelry making paradise!
Ohh! It’s finally here, the Jewelry Makers catalog of Best Sellers 2008-09! Ordered it like a month ago, from Fire Mountain Gems. It sure does take some time by mail. Just began looking in it! Silly as I am, for me this day is now officially complete! Get a jewelry making boost I mean, look, doesn’t this make You...
Black and Shrinky…
The other day I had so much fun with black shrink or shrinky plastic. It was cool for sure! Did you ever try it? What did you make? Please do tell! I used the embossing heat tool to shrink some pendants and charms. That went fine, though the tiny plastic blew of the table a flew times....
How to use a Bead Board
A bead board is a must-have tool for planning jewelry designs! It allows you to see what a design will look like before you string it, plus it provides a nice work surface and you can organize beads and findings while you work. What features do I love about my bead board? The flocked surface...
How to use Jump Rings?
Jump rings are made in various sizes and metals. They are used for joining decorative beads together and for attaching strands of beads to clasps. Jump rings are also used to make intricate Chain Maille patterns or for creating chains. The trick The secret to closing jump rings is really in how you open them. Always...
