Currently Browsing: April 2012

Celebrate Pet Owner’s Day!

Hi! My name is Sparkplug and my owner wants me to tell you that today is Pet Owner’s Day. Today we should take time to thank all of the pet owners out there who make our lives great! My owner Marissa rescued me when I was just 4 weeks old and has taken very good […]

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Borosilicate V. Soft Lampwork Glass

Lampwork glass is created by manipulating molten glass and shaping it into delicate beads. If you remember from our previous post, What is Borosilicate Glass, we explained that boro glass is a hard composite that can sustain extreme temperatures. Not all lampwork glass is made from borosilicate glass, though. Some is made from soft glass, […]

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A Memorable Gift for Mom

Still in search of what to get your mom for Mother’s Day? Why not make her a lovely pair of pearl earrings! These Pearl Drop Earrings are perfect for any occasion and your mom will want to wear them every day. Their dangling display makes them ideal for elegant evenings or for dressing up a […]

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Love Knot Bracelet

Learn how to make a love knot bracelet in no time! This simple yet stylish jewelry design has long been regarded as a symbol of love, representing the everlasting and constant bond between two people. You can make a love knot bracelet for a friend or family member as a thoughtful gift. We’ll show you […]

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Tooling up for Spring Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to the winner of our Tooling up for Spring Giveaway, Susan J. She’s won a cool prize package to help clear out her old tools and replace them with some bright and shiny new ones! Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest. Stay tuned for some amazing opportunities coming soon.

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Lampwork Artist Profile – Terri Caspary

Terri Caspary has been making beads since 1999, but has been an artist all her life. Her lampwork beads are incredibly detailed and always changing. With each new bead she designs, Terri learns more about form, color and the mysterious beauty of glass. As she molds and shapes the decorative beads, she enjoys watching their […]

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What is Base Metal?

You’ve probably heard of our wonderful base metal jewelry supplies, but do you know what they’re made of? Here’s a quick definition of base metal, pulled from our Glossary in the Learning Center: Base metal is metal that oxidizes easily when exposed to air or moisture. These metals are more common than precious metals such […]

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New Swarovski Design Guides for Mother’s Day

You can create a beautiful homemade gift for your mom with the latest design guides from Swarovski. Click on the links below to view the PDF instructions for each project. One of them is sure to be a perfect fit for your mother! You can also browse all of our Swarovski instruction guides in the […]

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May Flowers Necklace

Now that we’re likely to see more April showers, it’s exciting to think about the arrival of beautiful May flowers! Get in the mood for spring with a bright necklace from the Learning Center. Both elegant and vibrant, this necklace is reminiscent of flowers that have been covered with a spring shower. The delicate Swarovski […]

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Tooling Up for Spring Giveaway

This contest is now closed. You can view our winner announcement by clicking here. Get ready for spring with some fresh cleaning. Clear out your tool box and get ready to add some new ones if you win our latest giveaway. Our Tooling Up for Spring Giveaway is your chance to replenish some of your […]

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