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This popular style of jewelry may be a new concept to you, or you may have heard of the term before but never understood the original meaning. Here’s what steampunk really is and your chance to discover a new way to design jewelry. Photo Source: My Free Wallpapers. Steampunk, although now branched into many different sections […]
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 […]
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, my thoughts are turning toward Christmas. It’s almost time to decorate the tree! As part of my family’s tradition, we pile up smoked oysters, pickles, crackers and little smoked sausages on a tray (a tribute to my Norwegian grandfather’s taste in food) and turn up the Christmas music. […]
Cheri, one of our Artbeads.com designers, created this eclectic angel, which can be used both as an ornament and as a garland. Hook and eye clasps enable the garland to easily detach from the angel so you can choose to hang the ornament and garland separately on your tree or display them as a unified […]
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. […]
Whether you’re looking for something to create for yourself or for a project to keep your children busy during the summer, these Mommy & Me Ideas from the Learning Center are sure to inspire you. Some are more sophisticated, while others are sparkly and simply fun. Browse through them to find instructions on how to […]
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 […]