Shop Handmade

While surfing the net this Saturday morning,I came across a website called Shop Handmade.com.I have seen their ads in Bead Trends magazine before but never looked in to it.It's great! The site also helps support the Rain Forest and it's free to list your handmade items.Check it out:
http://www.shophandmade.com

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.

More Beady News

I have recently become aware of a great jewelry designer and business entrepeneur,Rena Klingenberg.She has several websites,books and DVDs. She is very helpful in her efforts to see other women fulfill their dreams as jewelry designers.
Her sites include tips on jewelry design,photography,and marketing.Check it out!
http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/about-rena

Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Lisa who left a great tip about seed beads.She has won a gorgeous Lampwork hollow bead made by moi. Keep up the great tips fellow beadies,you could win this month.

Tuesday's Tip

Since I love chunky jewelry,this tip came to mind.When making a bracelet with big beads allow for bulk when measuring the bracelet size.It's better to have someone hold the beaded strand around your wrist to check for the size instead of measuring it on a flat surface. Be sure to leave your favorite jewelry making tip to win the beautiful Lampwork bead pictured below.I'll announce this months winner on Thursday,April 1st.

Tuesday's Tip on Wednesday!

I let the days get away from me sometimes...so here's a tip for all you jewelry designers that I am offering from a recent experience.I was all done with my new necklace and went to add up the cost and realized I had left out a 4mm crystal in the design pattern!So... my tip is always double check your design before you crimp the ends!! Be sure to leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comments section to win the beautiful Lampwork bead pictured below.

Art Bead Scene Blog: Monthly Challenge Winners!

Art Bead Scene Blog: Monthly Challenge Winners!
This is the Art Bead Scene link.They have all kinds of bead challenges every month.It's a lot of fun and will challenge you and therefore improve your beading skills.Check it out!