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Archive for October, 2007

Please check out this sweet video on Cold Enameling from MetalChik.com:

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I found this great PDF file which can be found HERE for the ‘correct’ way to submit your handcrafted jewelry to Juried Exhibitions, Books or Magazines!

 
 

Bronze Ceiling Tile Casting Earrings with Sterling Silver Ear Wires

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An interview with Leila Martin, owner of Bella Beads in Marquette, MI.

Why have you stated a business selling beads and jewelry? How did
you get where you are today?

Making jewelry is something I have enjoyed for a long, long time. I moved
to Marquette 2 Years ago, and found it difficult to find the kind beads [...]

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A recent message sent from Carol Bartraw:
“Would love to try the ceiling tile casting. Have you written any more info on it?”
Ceiling Tile Casting is a process which was developed at Northern Michigan University by Dale Wedig and students who were in his casting class at the time. They were experimenting with different [...]

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A recent question was posted by Dianne Lehmann:
“All of your tips for how to find and participate in fairs are wonderful. But I did one fair and decided it was not for me. Any tips on getting into galleries and boutiques?”
Boutiques and Consignment
1. Be confident when approaching local businesses.
2. The best way [...]

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Are you looking for an inexpensive and elegant way to display you handmade earrings? When doing art shows, I receive many compliments on how my earrings are displayed. I made these displays at the beginning of last summer and found them to be very functional. Minimal wire working skills are needed, and basic [...]

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If there are any techniques you are interested in learning, or any questions you have, leave me a comment!
 

 
Are you looking for the correct way to hammer your copper or silver jewelry parts to achieve a multifaceted appearance on the surface of the metal?
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I just wanted to thank all of the people that are interested in my blog. I hope it is a useful tool for you, or at least moderately entertaining to look at!
Some of the new connections I have been making are with Rena Klingenberg of Jewelry Business Success Tips who has 100’s of articles [...]

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I wanted to share with you all my new handmade Jewelry Makers Tool Belt. I had a class assignment to remake something to be more individualized for my personal needs. I thought about all of the tool-belts out there and I wanted something comfortable, durable and fun to wear when I am teaching [...]

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