Are you ready to learn everything you need to know to start making your own bracelets? Created for beginning jewelry makers, our new How to Get Started with Bracelets page features easy to follow instructions that will teach you everything you need to know about creating beautiful bracelets. Learn the differences between making a single strand, multi-strand, charm fiber bracelet. With each step, you’ll learn the specific tools, components and skills necessary to complete your design. Your new knowledge will make it easier to plan for each piece that you create. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can move on to more challenging projects. Our Learning Center offers inspirational bracelet ideas for beginners and advanced designers alike.
All that glitters may, or may not be gold, but you can save 15% on gold-colored items. For one week only, save 15% on everything from 14 karat gold and gold-plated to gold-filled gold foil and gold-colored Swarovski crystals. Take advantage of these savings by entering coupon code ZZW15P-ATG at checkout. Shop now! This sale ends at 9am (PT) Thursday, June 24, 2010.
You can now view your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in 3D on the Artbeads.com website. Browse through our large selection of crystal beads, pearls, pendants and flatbacks and you’ll see a new feature allowing you to view the items in 3D using the flash player on your computer. This way, you’ll be able to more easily picture the how the items will work into your designs.
Summer is all about bright colors and vibrancy, so spruce up your wardrobe with this prismatic bracelet design. Created using one of our high-quality Caspia™ bracelets, this bracelet is simple to create, fun to look at and sure to become one of your favorite accessories this season.
For a complete product list and step by step instructions on how to create this colorful bracelet, visit our Learning Center, where you’ll find this and hundreds of other jewelry design ideas.
We’ve added more than 25 new Lillypilly pendants to our collection. Perfect for summer designs, these brand new Lillypilly pendants have fun patterns etched into their beautiful shell surfaces. Each genuine Lillypilly etched shell pendant is intricately engraved with a CO2 laser. The shells that comprise these pendants include mother of pearl, tab and blacklip. The detail of each handmade shell pendant is breathtaking. You will not find any other shell pendants with this kind of detail and quality. Our artist handles each piece with pride and care. They are delicate enough for bridal wear or funky enough for summer fun designs! The hardest part will be choosing which pendants to buy!
The year 2010 marks Artbeads.com’s 10th Anniversary! To celebrate this incredible milestone, we are passing the savings on to you. You’ll find 10 new 10th Anniversary Specials every week, allowing you to save on some of our most highly sought after products. We’re offering these discounts to reward those of you who have been with us throughout the past 10 years and keep coming back for more. This week, you’ll find discounts on pearls, glass, earring posts and much more. You can save up to 32% this week with our 10th Anniversary Specials.
These summer sandals were inspired by the Greek muse Thalia. Representing music, song and dance, she brought joy to those with whom she came into contact. These sandals represent that same lively spirit and joyous feeling. Wear them throughout the summer with your favorite sundresses for a trendsetting look.
To create this look we bought a simple sandal from our local retailer and enhanced it with Swarovski XILION pendants. For a complete product list and set of instructions, visit our Learning Center.
Save 20% on pressed Czech glass for one week only during our Pressed Czech Glass Sale. These brightly colored beads come in a wide range of shapes from teardrops and roundels to leaves and hearts. You’re sure to be inspired by these handmade beads. Enter coupon code ZZW20P-BCG at checkout to take advantage of these savings. Hurry! The savings end at 9am (PT) on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
For one week only, take 20% off our entire collection of base metal jewelry supplies. The Base Metal Sale includes everything from chain and links to pendants and clasps in a variety of finishes including gold, silver and copper. Take advantage of these savings by entering coupon code ZZW20P-BCG at checkout. Shop now! This sale ends at 9am (PT) on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
Choosing a favorite bead is difficult! We understand that you love them all, but imagine if you had to choose one type to use for the rest of your life. Which bead would it be? Vote for your favorite bead category, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Artbeads.com gift card. When you enter The World’s Greatest Bead Sweepstakes, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know why you prefer Swarovski crystals over sterling silver or pearls over glass beads. Your responses may be posted on our Facebook page. One grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift card, two 2nd place winners will receive a $50 gift card and four 3rd place winners will receive a $25 gift card. You must vote by 9am (PT) on July 22 to be entered for your chance to win. This sweepstakes is open to all United States and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) over the age of 18.
