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TierraCast® is constantly creating fun new shapes and styles to add to their line of beads and findings. They’ve been expanding to include brass oxide and black finishes, which you can read about in a previous blog post. Now, they’ve also added a new collection called Metamorphosis! This collection takes time-tested shapes and gives them […]
It’s still winter, and here in Western Washington that means plenty of rain with talk of possible snow to come. While this winter has been beautiful, I’m looking forward to feeling the warm glow of spring and seeing the bright colors of fresh flowers. My neighbor’s crocuses have made an appearance, so I know spring […]
Picture courtesy of: purple wedding flowers Perhaps one of most impactful ways to influence the atmosphere of a wedding is through use of color. Whether you envision an extravagant evening in red and gold or a beachside afternoon in bright floral hues, colors help set the overall tone for the event. While weddings have traditionally […]
While temperatures rise and the sun shines, it’s time to start thinking about creating jewelry for fall and winter. Stay on top of the latest color trends with this helpful chart from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS that fills you in on next seasons most popular hues from ravishing reds to golden neutrals. The Fall/Winter 2010 color trends […]
The latest craze in the world of jewelry design, steampunk allows designers to cleverly combine antique components and brand new pieces. Mixing mechanical elements with Victorian beauty, steampunk designs strike a balance between modern and vintage flair. To help you create your own steampunk pieces, we’ve created a steampunk section on our website filled with […]
Capture the essence of springtime and carry it with you throughout the year with this gorgeous Sunflower Sunrise bracelet. You’re sure to love the bright colors and bold textures that abound in this beautiful bracelet. Visit our Learning Center to find step-by-step instructions, and a complete list of components. If this bracelet wasn’t already fabulous […]
This set was created for Easter using Swarovski bicones, a Swarovski teardrop pendant, Swarovski open squares, sterling silver wire and jump rings. –Submitted by Artbeads.com Customer Moira McEvoy www.mysticpesto.artfire.com
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 […]
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 […]
The CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements Spring 2011 Innovations will be here soon. Here is a sneak peak of the exciting new additions from this world renowned crystal maker. The latest edition of Swarovski Innovations sparkle with optimism and give designers a palette from which to create creations filled with joy. NEW PRODUCTS & COLORS: FUSION […]