- February 25, 2005
Choosing the Right Kiln for Beadwork
Tammy, About.com's guide to jewelry making talks to Tim McCreight about finding the best kiln for lampwork or fused glass.
Technorati Categories: Jewelry, kiln, Beads
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- February 13, 2005
Beaded Bracelets Make Medical ID Bracelets Fashionable?
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- January 15, 2005
Unusual Shaped Beads
I love seeing how people work with different types of beads. I've particularly been interested lately in how to make star shaped beads look good. this green star necklace is a lovely, delicate design that shows the star beads to great advantage.
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- November 22, 2004
A Perfect Glass Bead
I was reading the bead village blog again today. She was talking about her experience with attempting to create a glass bead and how we spend very little time thinking about the effort that someone has put into producing the things we buy. And she's absolutely right.
When was the last time you really thought about the time and effort someone put into the jewelry that you wear?
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- November 18, 2004
Free Beading Patterns
I love the internet. My latest obsession is searching for beading patterns. Surprisingly, there are many sites that offer free patterns for use. The best thing about Bead-Patterns.com is that they offer great beading patterns for beginners. There are even instructions on how to do stitches like odd count peyote stitch. If you're a beading beginner, this is a great place to start learning various beading stitches.
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- November 18, 2004
Beaded Star Jewelry Pattern
I am a sucker for anything to do with stars. So when I found this pattern for making beaded stars, I just couldn't resist. Imagine how great they would be as a feature in an intricate beaded necklace? I think I may just have to go create a bead pattern for a star necklace! If you have any other great star beading patterns, do let me know.
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- November 15, 2004
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- October 10, 2004
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- October 07, 2004
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- October 07, 2004
Beautiful Seed Beads
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- October 05, 2004
Lampwork Beads
I'm really starting to get interested in lampwork beads. Lampwork beads are handmade glass beads that can look absolutely stunning.
Kim Miles makes some amazing lampwork beads. Kim's beads feature what looks like beautiful flowers inside them - all handcrafted by Kim.
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- September 22, 2004
World Bead Day - 25 September
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- September 20, 2004
The Problem With Beading
Beading is a great hobby, but its not without its tribulations. Loosing beads under the lounge, repetitive strain injury and serious eye strain not to mention how insanely infuriating when you find you're just that couple of beads short.
Funny how those beads rolling under the lounge can add up though. Beads under the bed is fine...until you have to move out.
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- September 05, 2004
Beaded Jewelry is Making a Comeback
I have to confess - I never really liked beaded jewelry. All the examples I'd seen looked very basic, very boring and completely unsophisticated. First impressions last a long time, and it wasn't until my mother made a beaded lampshade (which was exquisite, by the way) that I thought I should take another look at beaded jewelry.
Let me tell you - beading has come a long way. The intricacies of design and the beautiful beads you can get these days have combined to stir a new interest in beaded jewelry. It seems everyone is taking up beading and the choice of beading projects available is endless.
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