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How to Be a Craft Show Superstar
Getting Started Which Show Is Right For You? One of the key factors that can determine the success or failure of your handmade business is choosing the right craft show....
Essential Wholesale Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making
When it comes to making beautiful jewelry, gemstone beads are all the rage. There are a variety of precious and semi-precious stones to choose from. With all the shapes, sizes,...
Dos and Don'ts for Buying Wholesale Gemstone Beads
While many people engage in jewelry making simply for relaxation and fun, others take it to another level and make a profit from it. Creating a jewelry business can be...
Bezel Set Gemstones
Once you’ve mastered the many skills involved in creating bead jewelry, you may want to move on to another handy jewelry skill: bezel setting. Bezel setting is a form of...
Amethyst Beads: February Birthstone
If you’re mesmerized by purple jewelry, you’ll love making bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings out of amethysts. Amethysts – also known as purple quartz – are the birthstone for February....
Trending Focal Bead Shapes
When creating a piece of beaded jewelry, you want it to be eye-catching. Using focal beads to create a point of interest is an effective way to begin the design...
Jewelry Merchandising Tips for Boutiques
The management of merchandising jewelry is one of the most important keys to the success of a boutique store today. Many believe it is the most important thing a store...
January Birthstone: Garnet Beads
Garnets are the birthstone of January and the stone of those born under the sign of Aquarius, so, if you are working on a project for a birthday this month,...
Expert Tips for Purchasing Wholesale Beads
Whether you’re a longtime jewelry shop owner or brand new bead enthusiast, the process of buying wholesale can be an intimidating task. From completing government paperwork to deciding on appropriate...
Best Red Beads for Jewelry Making
To build confidence in your everyday life, try spicing up your wardrobe. Nothing makes a statement quite like a pop of red in an outfit. You can subtly add in...
Brass Beads Inspiration and DIY Ideas
Brass beads are a staple crafting supply for any level of crafter. They are amazingly versatile and add a bit of sparkle to any of your beaded crafts. Better yet,...
Working with Bezel Set Gemstones
If you’ve been jewelry making for quite some time now, you may have come across the term “bezel setting.” Bezel setting is a way to mount gemstones onto jewelry, particularly...
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Beyond the Bead — Dive Deeper Into the World of Gemstones
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