Monthly Archives: June 2010

Filigree Wraps from Kabela Design

Here is another great video showing how to use a filigree piece from Kabela Design to wrap around your favorite natural stone or other object. This is so easy to do and allows you to make some very beautiful jewelry … Continue reading

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Filigree Rings from Kabela Design

I have some new exciting jewelry techniques you can try to make some absolutely beautiful jewelry. I recently met Beth Botak from Kabela Design and she showed me all the vintage filigree components they offer and I just fell in … Continue reading

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Gold Jewelry is Admired by All

When you wear a piece of gold jewelry you can feel that it is the most prestigious thing, in line with diamonds of course. It is often amusing when one proudly touts that their piece of gold jewelry is pure … Continue reading

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Jewelry Making Class: St. Petersburg Chain Necklace

Here is a new jewelry making class on video from Andrea Mazzenga. In this class Andrea shows you how to make a St. Petersburg Chain Necklace. What I really like about this beading stitch is that it is not difficult … Continue reading

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Metal Jewelry Project: Riveted Multimetal Pendant

I have a new beautiful metal jewelry project from Kristen Colvell. In this jewelry making class, Kristen shows you how to make a pendant combining different types of metal. The result is truly stunning! If you want to make unique … Continue reading

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Choosing Wedding Diamonds

We have all heard that popular phrase, “A diamond is a girl’s best friend.” Well it could not be truer than when it comes to picking diamond jewelry for a wedding. Let’s face it as women we never tire of … Continue reading

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Wire Jewelry Making: Sparkling Teardrop Earrings

Here is a preview video of a new wire jewelry making class from Gina Galli. Gina shows you how to make a beautiful pair of Sparkling Teardrop earrings using wire. You will get so much wire wrapping practice while you … Continue reading

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Chainmaille Tutorial Video Preview: Persian Choker Necklace

Here is a preview video of the chainmaille video class featuring Carol Lepage showing you how to make a beautiful chainmaille Persian Choker necklace. As always, Carol spends a lot of time up front practicing this chainmaille pattern with you … Continue reading

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Finding Online Jewelry Making Supplies

Although you can start making jewelry with a few basic supplies you’ll soon find you need extra bits and pieces to really finish a piece off. This is when you’ll benefit from the hundreds of websites that sell online jewelry … Continue reading

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Bracelet Pattern: Simply Elegant Bracelet

Here is a video preview of the new video class called “Simply Elegant Bracelet” from Andrea Mazzenga. I love the simplicity and elegance of this bracelet, and the nice thing is it’s easy to make! If you are interested in … Continue reading

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