With a strong interest in living simple, I have been really searching for the meaning in everything that takes up space in my house. Clothes, my children’s toy, kitchen gadgets, books…these are all easy to dispose of for me. The…
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Making Meaning with Vintage Jewelry
Tagged with: Facebook, jewelry, jewelry making, jewelry tutorials, Mother's Day
Posted in Free Classes, Handmade Business, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Uncategorized
Posted in Free Classes, Handmade Business, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Uncategorized
The Cadillac of all Jewelry
For about 40 years now, a line of ten half-buried Cadillacs have welcomed millions of visitors along the infamous Route 66. Just west of Amarillo, Texas, Cadillac Ranch has seen its fair share of dirt, wind and paint clouds. In…
Tagged with: jewelry, jewelry making, Travel
Posted in Handmade Business, Hot Rocks, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Sawing, Tools, Uncategorized
Posted in Handmade Business, Hot Rocks, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Sawing, Tools, Uncategorized
Buying Sterling Silver Jewelry Wire – by Katie Hacker
Please welcome guest writer, Katie Hacker! Katie Hacker has been wire wrapping for a long time and there is still a whole world of wire to explore. Katie is the content strategist for Halstead and hosts Beads, Baubles & Jewels…
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Posted in Handmade Business, jewelry making, Jewelry Making Q&A, Jewelry Tips, Tools
Posted in Handmade Business, jewelry making, Jewelry Making Q&A, Jewelry Tips, Tools
Spring Into Action!
Spring Pantone 2018 Report I always look forward to the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report. Although some of the colors may not be my favorite, or look the best with my pale skin tone, the combinations of colors always fascinate…
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Posted in Creative words of wisdom, Free Classes, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Tools
Posted in Creative words of wisdom, Free Classes, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Tools
Halstead and Wubbers – Rings Made Easy!
Please welcome guest writer, Erica Stice. Erica Stice is the Studio Coordinator at Halstead, a wholesale jewelry supplier and proud reseller of Wubbers pliers. She teaches metalsmithing classes to the Halstead team in their on-site jewelry studio. Her designs have…
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Posted in Free Classes, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Tools, Uncategorized
Posted in Free Classes, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Tools, Uncategorized
The Story of Patti’s Pepe Rolling Mill
Once upon a time in Tucson, Patti went on the search for the perfect item to buy. Low and behold during her search, she ran into metalsmith, Melissa Muir! Her booth was a combination of creativity and excitement. After watching…
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Posted in jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Patti's Jewelry Travels, Tools
Posted in jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Patti's Jewelry Travels, Tools
Going to Tucson!
Every year after the hustle and bustle of the Holidays dies down, I start to pack my bags and get ready for my favorite trip to one of the biggest and best bead shows in the world. The Tucson Gem…
Tagged with: Arizona, jewelry making, jewelry tutorials, Travel
Posted in Gwen Youngblood, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Local Classes, Patti's Jewelry Travels, Tools, Uncategorized
Posted in Gwen Youngblood, jewelry making, Jewelry Tips, Local Classes, Patti's Jewelry Travels, Tools, Uncategorized
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