FREE PROJECT: Ruby-colored rosette necklace |
Stitch in one continuous path of undulating waves. This necklace naturally curves along the base of your neck, and features ruby-colored pearls and bicone crystals. |
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There's still time to enter our jewelry-making contests, plus 2021 Bead&Button Show update! |
The international BeadDreams and Metal Jewelry Artistry competitions are still a go, despite the cancellation of the 2020 Bead&Button Show. The new deadline is July 13, 2020. Plus, learn more about the 2021 Bead&Button Show. |
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FREE PROJECT: Colors in motion bracelet |
The ocean waves are calling! Work rows of cubic right-angle weave to provide a sturdy base for rolling ribbons of color. Attain these shapely lines by alternating rows of regular right-angle weave with increase right-angle weave. |
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Starting a jewelry business: How to use Pinterest properly |
Pinterest can be time consuming but fun. So many pins to click and collect on boards! As a social media tool, it is incredibly important for a jewelry-making business. Learn how to use it to accomplish your business goals. Pin-worthy story → |
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A pure ruby is recognizable for its vibrant blood-red color and, throughout history, has been worn as a symbol of love and passion. Learn more about the fiery red ruby, the July birthstone!
Fascinating gem → |
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Whether you make them for yourself, friends and family, or a customer, making bracelets to the right size can be a challenge. These five tips will help you create bracelets that fit every time.
How-to help → |
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FREE PROJECT: Double diamond delights |
Stitch a delicate design that embraces negative space. These peyote and ladder stitch pendants and earrings are inspired by the Coptic crosses commonly known in Ethiopia. Download the project for free! |
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The July Design Challenge |
Remember when people gathered together as a community to celebrate special events? In America, people traditionally line streets for 4th of July parades. The event issues a sea of red, white, and blue; flag waving; and processions of tubas and baton twirlers. This month we salute our community — no matter where you live, since we are all in this together! Submit images of your patriotic designs. |
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FREE PROJECT: Summer sparkling ruby bracelet |
Love the look of wire wrapping, but don’t want to take time away from your beads to do all that work? Here’s a compromise! Clever vine-style bails make quick work of attaching brilliant ruby crystals — no need to make tons of wire wraps! String the crystals on a premade snake-chain bracelet with mixed metal spacers and bead caps for added dimension. |
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