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The Six Cents

I love working with pennies. They are 95% copper (those minted before 1982) and can be flattened, domed, drilled . . . almost anything you can think of

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Amazing Alaina Bracelet

A lot of you know, I am sure, that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am one of those people who has always known this, but this past October

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White Leopard

I started with a straightforward stringing technique but felt that didn't support the bold character of the boro glass beads. Spent several hours last

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Desert Sunset

I recently purchased this gemstone called Dog's Teeth Amethyst. I was so intrigued by the name that I couldn't wait to get home and make something to

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Come On Spring!

This weekend I survived the Baltimore Blizzard. It was a great opportunity to make jewelry, but 30 inches of snow has me wishing for Spring and warmer

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Copper Spiral Cuff Bracelet

Wire wrapping is one of my favourite techniques that I use in my jewellery making. I started making this bracelet whilst at a craft show and then finished

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Dimensional scroll

Sterling silver, amethyst. I got the idea from a Persian Tile design. The scroll was cut from 20 gauge sterling sheet in 3 pieces and then intertwined

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Space Odyssey

When I saw these handmade lamp-work beads by Minnesota artisan Jennifer Ionta, I had to have them. After adding spun lamp-work disks and an 8mm Amethyst

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Intrigue

This bracelet would have been mine,but it turned out a little too big for me and I couldn't bear to take out any of the beads! The Lampwork beads are

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Princess Dream Necklace

This piece is really special for me. It's one of my first necklaces I ever created and I just love it. It's 3 strands of Jade stone with a Jade pendant

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Simple Elegance

I had these beads quite a while before I knew what design would materialise. I was sitting on the floor with my bead board and this is what I created.

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Charoite Cuttlefish Pendant

The shape of this Charoite took over the design in this piece. Just reminded me of a sea creature. 3mm tourmaline accent stones set on hand textured

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Sterling Silver & Labradorite Pendant

A beautiful 40 carat Labradorite cabochon is the stunning focal point. Hand textured sterling silver backplate and bail. 16 6mm Omega chain. Linda Grandstaff

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Midnight in the Garden

My Mom loved wearing large jewelry with lots of glitz back in the 50's and 60's. When she offered me some of her old jewelry, I jumped at the chance.

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Rustic Men's Bracelet

Here's my own unique rustic bracelet, using faux leather cord and polymer clay. I just added a macrame band to the bracelet pendant I created. Simple,

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Acid Etching Metal Jewelry, Part 1

Acid Etching Brass, Copper and Silver Jewelry Part 1: Design Transfer What is your favorite design? Wish you could transform it into a series of etched

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Millefiori Glass

The fascinating history of millefiori glass and what to look for when buying authentic Murano millefiori pieces.

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Don't Miss My Other Jewelry Web Sites

Visit my other jewelry web sites to learn how to sell your handmade jewelry.

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Jewelry Business Newsletter - Jewelry Business Success News

Get the free jewelry business newsletter thousands of jewelry artists receive twice a month.

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Metal Jewelry Making

Metal jewelry making tutorials, projects, and tips. Includes ideas for less expensive ways to make metal jewelry.

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Jewelry Supplies Storage

I found that the best storage units for beads and findings are the nuts and bolts storage found at ACE Hardware. The drawers come in different sizes,

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Personalized Charm Bracelets

Personalized charm bracelets like the one Dianne Culbertson created for her daughter make wonderful gifts. This military charm bracelet is about her daughter's experiences in the U.S. Navy.

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