Tuesday's Tip

Movement is one design element that I love to incorporate in my jewelry.It can be described as movement of the eye that flows smoothly from one area of composition to another such as gradations of color or form.It can also be literal, such as adding dangles to your bracelet or earrings.
The winner of the April Lampwork bead giveaway is Lisa Suver!!Thank you Lisa for all your great tips and your participation in my little contest.

This Week's Tip

Well,I let another Tuesday slip by without blogging,so here's this weeks tip.When submitting your designs to a magazine or competition (and you should!)always be sure your photos are top-notch.Learn to use the settings on your camera and do some research on jewelry photography on the internet.There's lots of info out there.
Leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comments section to win a beautiful Lampwork bead,handmade my me!Winner announced on Tuesday May 4th.

Tuesday's Tip

Today's tip is about jumprings. When using a jumpring to hold a heavier dangle or bead use 2 jumprings as part of the design.Another great way to keep beads from falling off is use oval jumprings as the opening is on the side and is harder for the bead to wiggle out of! Don't forget to leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comments section,you could be the winner of this months Lampwork bead, a beautiful Teal green focal bead.

Tuesday's Tip

Today's tip is about Lampwork bead hole sizes.When purchasing handmade Lampwork beads the artist will usually list a mandrel size(that's the little steel rod used to wind the hot glass onto).If it says 1/16" that's the smaller size,perfect for beading jewelry.If it says 3/32" that's the larger size perfect for beaded accesories like pens,letter openers and bar tool,but can also be used in jewelry,just make sure you fill in the hole(see Tuesday's tip Jan 12)Please make sure you are purchasing Lampwork beads handmade by the artist,not mass produced.
WIN,WIN,WIN!! Don't forget to leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comment section and you could win a beautiful Lampwork focal bead!

Tuesday's Tip

When you reach the point when you decide you want to sell your jewelry,make sure you have a professional finish on your pieces,like crimp covers,wire guards and perfect wire wrapping.
Today I am launching a new contest called Tip of the Month! Just leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comment section of Tuesday's Tip.At the end of the month I'll select the best one and the winner will recieve a beautiful Lampwork focal bead! Let's see those tips ladies!(and gentlemen!)