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| 11/22/18 METAL, WIRE, & MORE An interview with Ger Xiong We spoke with Ger Xiong, the GRAND AWARD winner in the Student Metal and Wire category of the inaugural International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards about his winning piece, titled "Distance". Everyone has a story to tell – and Ger’s story brings together cultural identity, inspiration from Hmong jewelers and metalsmiths, and a beautiful message on resilience and family. But, it’s not ours to tell – which is why we shared Ger’s responses word-for-word. Sit back and read his story 24 years in the making →
Free project to belatedly celebrate National Button Day National Button Day may have been last week but it’s never too late to celebrate something that honors such a staple in the jewelry box. If you’re looking to use up some antique buttons, try sewing a button necklace with oxidized wire. These five mismatched mother-of-pearl buttons grouped together with oxidized silver create an antique look that can be whatever you want it to be: funky, casual, or sophisticated. Give the gift of new and vintage this holiday season!→
For the October 2018 Facet Design Challenge, we asked our readers to take their inspiration from raindrops falling on their heads, stones that are a girl’s best friend, or from the shapes that they represent. Teardrops are a very common shape for both beads and cabochons, and for classically-styled earrings. A diamond may glitter, but it is also the common geometric shape suitable for use in thousands of designs! Whether the jewelry actually used precious gems or delicate jewels, or merely incorporated the geometric shapes into patterns and designs, diamonds and teardrops was the call to jewelry-making action for this month’s Challenge. See the winners! → The November & December Design Challenge In honor of our sister publication Bead&Button magazine’s 25th anniversary, we are celebrating with a silver theme! What color will your silver lining be? Will it be silver, argentium, zinc, nickel silver, or tin? Shades of stormy grey or misty clouds? And don't feel like it needs to be beadwork. Jewelry made from actual silver, silver wire, silver-colored clay or resin, or any other artistic interpretation is welcome as well! Throughout November and December, we want you to polish off your tools and craft something … SPARKLING AND SILVER→ Pinterest to the rescue: Design Challenge inspiration And speaking of the Design Challenge…looking for silver inspiration? We’ve scoured Pinterest and pulled together a ton of gorgeous options. We’ve found pieces using beads, chain, and of course the actual metal itself! Check out the gallery that we’ve pulled together, find some inspiration, and then discover your own silver lining! You never know where inspiration may strike! →
Free Project: Beaujolais Nouveau wire and ribbon necklace As of today, the holiday season is officially upon us! What’s not to love about the bright, beautiful colors that don your holiday decorations? The bright red of cranberry sauce served beside turkey, the deep royal red that is the color of merlot in your wine glass, and silky ribbons adorning your gift-wrapping! Like the red wine for which this necklace is named, this bib is another perfect accompaniment to the holiday season. Patinate silver rings, and embellish them with crystals and a merlot-colored ribbon. A fun and easy necklace →
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