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Dried Out Gilders Paste? No Problem!

Gilders Paste is a great way to add new color to metal, wood, polymer clay, ceramic, wax and resin surfaces. It comes in lots colors and each container provides enough paste for many, many projects. We’ve used Gilders Paste in some of our Learning Center ideas and they all turned out fabulous! A little Gilders […]

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Jewelry Ideas for Spring 2011

Spring arrived officially this Sunday, and near our Artbeads location it was heralded with beautiful sunshine! The cherry trees are in bloom and other early risers, like the crocus, have been showing their colors for at least a week now. All this to say that it’s time to start thinking about spring designs! And after […]

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Customer Creation – Fabric Beads

Design Partner Alma used the 24 Karat Gold-Plated Delicas that we gave her in a unique way – she sewed them onto cloth beads that she made herself! Alma used a full cotton ball for the center of each bead, but you could also use smaller sections of cotton for a smaller bead size. They’d […]

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Mirkwood Flower Necklace

Rich mahogany and golden hues offset by sparkling green crystals add a warm, wintery feel to this necklace, which is inspired by a mythical forest. It is simple enough that a beginner can create it and takes less than an hour to make (plus drying time). Find out how to create this necklace by following […]

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New Ribbon Bezel Settings

If you’re looking for a new way to play with stones and cabochons, ribbon bezels are a beautiful option. These decorative pieces of wire allow you to create settings with a touch of class and detail. The ends can be soldered together or wire wrapped together to form the settings. Try reading through the new […]

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Getting Started

Beginning jewelry making can be overwhelming. With all of the different techniques, tools and designs it may be difficult to know where to start. For this reason, we’ve created a Getting Started section in our Learning Center. There you’ll find sections dedicated to informing you about the best tools for beginners and teaching you the […]

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How to Get Started with Bracelets

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 […]

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Mother’s Day Items & Design Ideas

Find your inspiration this Mother’s Day in our newly renovated Mother’s Day section. Featuring a wide variety of products perfect for Mother’s Day jewelry designs, as well as completed design ideas, you’re sure to find something to help you celebrate the women in your life. Whether you’re making something special for your mother, grandmother, sister, […]

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It’s Spring Training Time

In the sport of baseball, Spring is all about training, and we’d like to think it could be the same way for jewelry designers. Whether you are just starting out and need help with the basics or are an advanced jeweler looking to expand your skills, our collection of Handy Tips are sure to help […]

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Crimp Tube Handy Tip Video

Crimping is an essential skill for every beader. Watch our Crimp Tube Handy Tip video to pick up some new techniques. New and experienced beaders alike will want to watch this video. We’ll show you how to proper place and crimp a crimp tube as well as how to decorate your crimp tube with a […]

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