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10 Favorite Earring Hooks

10 Favorite Earring Hooks

We use earring hooks all the time! They are one of the main staples to jewelry making. What's nice about earring hooks, is that you have so many different choices and can really make the earring hook disappear into the...

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Creative Uses for Memory Wire

Creative Uses for Memory Wire

Memory wire is one of those jewelry making techniques that is just plain fun! You don't need to think about tension or perfect how to crimp a crimp bead. You don't need to figure out a clasp to match your...

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5 Most Popular Videos of 2024 So Far!

5 Most Popular Videos of 2024 So Far!

How is it already March? I must admit that my mind somehow still thinks it's late January and there is no way it can already be March with St. Patrick's Day, spring, and Easter just around the corner! Time is...

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Stringing Essentials

Stringing Essentials

Creating strung necklaces and bracelets offers a world of design possibilities. Anything that you can imagine, you can make! But if you are new to stringing and jewelry design, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what you need...

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Spotlight on Circular Brick Stitch

Spotlight on Circular Brick Stitch

We all have our favorite bead weaving stitches. Some people love peyote, some RAW (right angle weave) and others brick stitch. As jewelry artists, I think it's natural to develop favorites as we work. For bracelets, I absolutely love RAW...

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Favorite Bead Mixes!

Favorite Bead Mixes!

Have you ever felt like designing a new piece of jewelry but didn't know where to start? I think there are times when all of us are looking for that burst of inspiration to get our next project going. Have...

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Designing Men's Jewelry

Designing Men's Jewelry

Designing traditional men's jewelry has much to do with the individual who will wear it. When you start off, think about who the recipient will be and consider what they like in terms of colors, personal style, and even their hobbies....

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