Sea mollusks (sea shells) have about them the natural luster and shine of sea water pearls. These outer coverings are made of calcium carbonate —the same mineral composition found in human and animal teeth and bones. It accounts for the shells’ natural durability against breaking when cut and shaped with metal tools. It can stand grinding and can be polished to…
Ever faced a creative block? Like it or not, artists wrestle with these inescapable dry spells from time to time – times when you want to create, need to create, have to create, and you just can’t. For some, these frustrating episodes seem to stick around longer. Jewelry designers, likewise, struggle through such long, futile hours unable to find the…
Jewelry trends this season favor the sensual and classic styles with bigger pieces, bolder colors, and unique designs. Organic /natural materials continue to grace this cooler season with focus on the “fusion” looks —popularly, with sterling silver.
Here are some basic silver jewelry beads and findings to complete your “fusion” designs:
Color is practically the “lifeblood” of good design, in this case —beaded jewelry designs. Color can work for or against your design. Color can set the mood of a jewelry piece —as an example: use a playful mix of bright colors to express a “happy” design. The key, really, is to “combine” colors harmoniously in such that it attracts…
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You thought you had plenty of time and then all of a sudden, it’s already days away from your holiday celebration and you are short on gifts. Not to worry! For this season of giving cheer, we’ve put together a list of gift ideas.
The beaders on your Christmas…
As a jewelry designer, are you passionate about working on different design ideas? Do you enjoy bringing your ideas to life?
With a range of materials and fabrics to work on, the possibilities of creating a piece of jewelry are endless. As the many choices can seem overwhelming, it can be challenging to know where to start especially if you…
The cold season is officially upon us! I bet you are ready with your turtlenecks and thick winter coats and have cleaned your favorite boots. You might even have prepared your scarves or maybe knitted new ones. You are absolutely winter ready! But what about your jewelry?
As temperatures continue to drop, your jewelry styles should elevate. From statement rings,…
As you learn how to get creative with your jewelry projects, you’ll be mastering fundamental jewelry techniques along the way. But instead of just learning the skills with the usual how-tos, you’ll also get more familiar with different stringing materials.
There are many types of materials that are available in a wide range of colors, thicknesses and finishes which we…
There are plenty of jewelry trends that have been making a huge comeback and one of them is the choker necklace. It was one of the hottest jewelry items in 2016 and its popularity still continues this year.
Though most people think that the choker necklace is a 90s trend, it no longer is anymore. As it has taken…
Printed a document for your report? Just bought a magazine? Did an entry in your diary? Got your welcome guest packet at a hotel? Everyday, we’re handed stacks of paper at school, or at the office, or even our home bills! But, what do we do with all these afterward?
Dump. Throw. Shoot. Right into the trash bin.
Whatever happened…