Currently Browsing: April 2012

The Arrival of Spring Brings a Happy Song

With spring on its way, the birds are starting to sing in the morning. Welcome their songs and the arrival of brighter days with this simple necklace idea. Learn how to make a simple bird-themed necklace by reading the free instructions in the Learning Center. -Marissa

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How is Anodized Aluminum Made?

We’ve just launched some cool new anodized aluminum sheets from Lilypilly that are a great way to create unique jewelry components. You may be wondering how anodized aluminum is made. Well, we’re here to explain. Much like anodized niobium, the process of anodized aluminum increases the natural layer of oxide on the material by soaking […]

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Queen for a Day Giveaway

The one you call “mom” isn’t always the person who gave birth to you. It’s the woman who raised you, who helped you become the person you are today. This is the woman who you can turn to when life gets hard and can put a smile on your face. She deserves to be treated […]

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How to Make a Two-Seed-Bead Backstitch

Want to create a dazzling display of seed beads around your favorite cabochon for a remarkable hand-made bezel? This simple two-bead backstitch is perfect for beginners. We’ll show you how to create a border around a large pendant, and then how to embellish it with floral accents. Just choose your favorite cabochon or pendant to […]

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Sheldon’s Big Bracelet

This bracelet is sure to make you go bazinga! With flat SilverSilk knitted chain capturing a collection of multicolored beads, the bracelet is perfect for every style from geeky chic to Hollywood glam. We’ll give you all the steps to make Sheldon’s Big Bracelet in no time. Step one: Cut two strands of flat SilverSilk […]

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Brown and Blue Summer Inspiration!

The beautiful blue and brown palette in this necklace is a great way to get in the mood for summer! Its delicate shell pendant accented with sparkling Swarovski crystals creates a lovely image ideal for a summer wedding. In fact, this was a gift from bride Carrie to her bridesmaid Jessica. You can learn how […]

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Swarovski annouces new summer launch

Normally, Swarovski launches its products twice a year, once around February and once around September.  This year, however, following up on the success of the new Gemcolor pearls recently released, Swarovski just announced a new summer launch.  In it will be three new neon color pearls (pink, orange and yellow) as well as a line […]

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Become a Jewelry Design Star!

Are you looking to gain fame from your jewelry? Show the world your creativity as an Artbeads Jewelry Design Star! Each month we will feature a new artist on our website, where their design will be displayed in a professional gallery for thousands to see. If you think you have what it takes to be […]

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A Designer with a Big Heart

Artbeads President and Chief Jewelry designer Cynthia Kimura wanted to share with everyone the story behind one of her favorite necklaces. Here’s what she had to say about the inspiration for her fashion ideas. I like to mix contradicting materials together when I design because it brings a sort of balance to everything, like combining […]

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Scrap Happy!

Here at Artbeads we sell chain by the foot. If you’re designing a bracelet, you often wind up with two to four inches of chain left over. The same thing happens with necklaces—you are more apt to have remnants after your project is done. With a few other basic supplies and very little time, you […]

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