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Necklace Ideas Under $35

Just in time for the holidays, you’ll find a whole section of great necklace ideas for under $35 from the Learning Center at Artbeads.com. The ideas range from eclectic to simple and elegant, allowing for a wide range of style preferences. Feel free to browse through the necklaces for ideas to get you thinking. Many […]

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Colorful New Fire-Polished Mixes

Bead mixes immediately let you see how a variety of colors will look when placed together. They’re also helpful on a day when you’re lacking inspiration and want to start with a ready-made color palette. Try using them to create Christmas gifts for friends. Artbeads.com has just added 24 new fire-polished Czech glass mixes to […]

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Grape Cluster Necklace

In recent travels I came across a beautiful leaf that really captured my attention, it was from a merlot grapevine. I immediately wanted to make a jewelry design with a flowing grape cluster with a grape leaf or leaves. When I saw the copper maple leaf on the Artbeads.com website, I hoped I could make […]

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Autism Awareness Jewelry

Autism is a complex problem that many scientists are working to bring to light so that they can better fight its affects. Advocates for autism awareness have adopted the puzzle piece to signify the complexity and mystery surrounding it. The bright colors show hope. Help raise autism awareness with these stylish bracelet ideas from our […]

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Bridal Jewelry and Wedding Ideas

Whether you’re planning your own wedding or helping a friend, be sure to explore the resources available to you at Artbeads.com. You’ll find a whole section devoted to bridal jewelry and decorations. If you already have an idea of what you want to create, browse through jewelry supplies to find the perfect accents for your […]

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New Creative Fall Ideas

Keep up with the latest fashions and have fun creating your own designs with new ideas from the Learning Center! These designs are all about creating your own pendants and charms using found materials and regular jewelry components. Some are created particularly for fall, while others follow current trends, such as Steampunk or Modern Victoria. […]

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Save During the Hill Tribe Silver Sale

We asked our Facebook fans to pick our next sale, and their overwhelming response was Hill Tribe Silver! So, for 48 hours, save 20% on our entire collection of Hill Tribe silver beads, pendants and findings. Each piece is handcrafted in Thailand by the Karen Hill Tribe using techniques passed from generation to generation. Use […]

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Beaded Spider Headband

Christy created this creepy spider headband using a Swarovski 4127 39mm Jet Fancy Oval crystal for the body, along with Swarovski 5301 8mm Jet Faceted Bicone beads and 20 Gauge Black Artistic Wire for the legs. This is a quick and easy project that she put together in less than an hour. It is easily […]

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Shop the 99¢ Customer Appreciation Sale!

Save 10%-55% on more than 600 items during the 99¢ Customer Appreciation Sale. The sale holds a fantastic selection of products, ranging from glass beads and Swarovski pearls to seed beads and findings, all for 99¢ or less. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support. Hurry! The 99¢ Customer Appreciation Sale ends […]

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Festive Instruction Guides from Swarovski!

Get creative with the fun new instructions available from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. These instructions are great for when you want a quick project that uses sparkling crystal beads. If you’re still enjoying the design possibilities of fall, explore the Fall and Halloween Instruction Guide. Along with earrings you can wear all season, it offers projects ranging […]

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