Monthly Archives: January 2010

Designing Jewelry from your Hopes and Dreams: Jean Yates

I recently met a wonderful jewelry designer while looking at jewelry making blogs. Her name is Jean Yates. I was fascinated by her book called “Links.” In the book, Jean teaches how she creates jewelry designs based on her own … Continue reading

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Bead Kit: Flower Heart Necklace

  I have a new bead kit available that goes with my flower heart necklace video. The flower heart necklace is an advanced design if you are looking for a challenge, and it’s perfect for this time of year as … Continue reading

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Triple Tiered Garnet Earrings

How much of the jewelry that you make do you keep for yourself, sell or give away as gifts to friends and relatives?  I tend not to keep most of my pieces.  I usually figure someone else will have more use for it than … Continue reading

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Jewlery Making Professor Video Library: Beginner Peyote Classes

Volume 1 – Necklaces: Click Here Volume 2 – Earrings: Click Here Volume 3 – Bracelets: Click Here Volume 4 – Rings: Click Here Volume 5 – Miscellaneous: Click Here Volume 6 – Beginner Beading Classes: Click Here Volume 7 … Continue reading

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Peyote Patterns: Peyote Madness Bracelet

  I have a wonderful new peyote pattern video class that I want to share with you.   The instructor is my good friend Andrea Mazzenga, the owner of Buttercup Beads bead store, and a wonderful teacher.   In this video … Continue reading

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