Currently Browsing: February 2010

CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements Spring Innovations Will Be Here Soon!

The CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements Spring 2011 Innovations are coming soon! Take a look at the fascinating beauty of these gorgeous crystals and get them here first! The latest editions of Innovations sparkle with optimism and offer a palette from which to create designs filled with brilliant beauty. From the rich majesty of the new […]

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Spring/Summer Fashion Trend Design Ideas

Two trends are dominating jewelry designs for Spring and Summer. Those trends are Global Fusion and Midsummer’s Night. Here you’ll find a few examples that embrace these trends, and utilize many of their key themes. Feel free to follow the instructions for these pieces to recreate them exactly as they are, or simply use them […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Sale-Save 10% On More than 2,500 Items!

For one week only, everything you need to create beautiful St. Patrick’s Day jewelry is 10% off. Including more than 2,500 products from green beads, crystals and pearls to four leaf clover charms and Celtic-inspired items, this sale has it all. Enter coupon code SCW10P-SPS to take advantage of these savings. Hurry! This sale ends […]

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Swarovski DIY Design Guides

This spring, Swarovski has come out with two great earring design ideas that are full of pastel colors and fun shapes. These instructional guides from Swarovski feature tips and techniques to help you as you incorporate Swarovski Crystal into your designs. Complete with detailed illustrations and gorgeous images, these guides will help you develop beading […]

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2009 Swarovski Color Charts

For an updated version of these charts, check out the New Swarovski Color Charts blog post. These charts offer a detailed look at the color and effects of the gorgeous beads and pendants that are available from CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements. Become familiar with the colors of these Austrian masterpieces then pick some up to […]

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Introducing Gold Metallite™

Artbeads.com is proud to introduce gold Metallite™ by ZambaPro™, the latest addition to the popular line of Metallite™ beads, links and charms made from metalized plastic. These lightweight components are an inexpensive alternative to pricier gold items and are perfect for a wide variety of jewelry design and craft projects. If you loved our silver […]

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Pre-Order Your Use The Muse IV Kit Today!

Scarlett Lanson’s Use the Muse IV contest is just around the corner. Pre-order your kit today at the special pre-order price of $30, plus shipping and handling, and enter yourself in this exciting beading competition. This unique contest asks designers to create a wearable piece of art inspired by a mystery muse component. To complement […]

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Findings Fiesta! 15% Off Findings

For one week only, save 15% on jewelry components you use every day during our Findings Fiesta Sale. From bead caps and bails to links and head pins, this sale includes all of those items you can’t live without. To take advantage of these great savings, simply enter coupon code SCW15P-FFS at checkout. Shop today! […]

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New Fire-Polished Glass Beads

Come see our brand new fire-polished Czech glass beads. These stunning round glass beads come in a variety of finishes including opal, metallic and Picasso, making them versatile enough for any design. Shop today! Also, continue to check our Czech glass new addition section, as we will plan to add to our collection of Czech […]

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Crimp Tube Handy Tip Video

Crimping is an essential skill for every beader. Watch our Crimp Tube Handy Tip video to pick up some new techniques. New and experienced beaders alike will want to watch this video. We’ll show you how to proper place and crimp a crimp tube as well as how to decorate your crimp tube with a […]

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