Metal Series: Copper

February 5, 2008

For the third installment in my metal series, I’ve decided to talk about one of my favorite metals to work with: copper. Unlike many of the metals used in jewelry-making copper is an elemental metal; it is not an alloy like sterling silver or brass. Polished copper has a wonderful color – kind of a […]

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Featured Etsy Shop: byapryl

February 4, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy shop is byapryl, a shop featuring sculptures of trees out of wire and accented with gemstone “leaves”. Her work ranges from small birthstone trees and ornaments to more elaborate trees for use a cake tops and centerpieces for weddings and anniversaries. I asked Apryl a few questions about herself and her work. […]

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February’s Birthstone at Lava Jewelry!

February 2, 2008

Amethyst is February’s birthstone, and it’s one of my personal favorite stones. In addition to the traditional purple amethyst, I also have green amethyst (prasiolite) and pink amethyst in my shop. Green amethyst is created by irradiating natural purple amethyst. Pink amethyst is a very, very pale lilac amethyst. I’d like to create some pieces […]

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Winter Beading Challenge Entries

January 31, 2008

Here are a few of the entries in the Winter Beading Challenge. To see the rest of the amazing entries, see our Flickr group. Please contact me if you would like to be informed of the Spring Beading Challenge.

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Introducing CellSpin!

January 29, 2008

My husband’s new product launched just yesterday, and I wanted to spread the word because I think that a lot of the people who read my blog would be interested in using it. His company is called CellSpin. They’re offering FREE software that allows you to upload photos, video, or audio directly from your phone […]

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Metal Series: Nickel Silver

January 29, 2008

The second metal in my series of articles about metal is nickel silver. I’ve chosen to write about nickel silver because I feel that some of the names that are used for nickel silver tend to be misleading. Nickel silver is often sold as German silver or Alpaca silver, however it contains no silver at […]

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Featured Etsy Shop: beautifuljewels

January 28, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy shop is beautifuljewels, a shop featuring handmade Swarovski crystal jewelry. I asked the owner of beautiful jewels a few questions about her work. What is your day job? I work as a cabin service director for Air Canada, also know as in-charge or head flight attendant, based in Montreal and I travel […]

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Featured Etsy Shop: shinyadornments

January 21, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy shop is shinyadornments, a shop featuring artisan wire wrapped jewelry creations. I asked the owner of shinyadornments a few questions about herself and her work. Tell me about yourself. I’m a corporate stooge by day and a jewelry designer by night. I love to create jewelry with sterling, copper and brass wire […]

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Featured Etsy Shop: PhriendlyK8

January 14, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy shop is PhriendlyK8, a shop featuring art for walls, purses, tote bags, messenger bags, wristlets, dresses, skirts, and tops. Tell me about yourself. My name is Katelyn. I recently graduated college with a degree in Art Education. I am looking for an Elementary Art Teaching Position. I like music and being outside. […]

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Metal Series: Sterling Silver

January 11, 2008

In addition to my gemstone series, I’ve decided to start a series on various types of metal used in jewelry-making. My hope is that I can help to provide information that will assist my readers in making jewelry-buying decisions. When shopping for jewelry, whether it’s fine diamond jewelry or inexpensive costume jewelry, the type of […]

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