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  1. May 10, 2020

    TUTORIAL: Netted Earrings

    NETTED EARRINGS Amy Haftkowycz from Trixie's Jewel Box This quick and fun project is a great way to test the "bead weaving waters!" There are endless ways to combine…
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  2. April 22, 2020

    TUTORIAL: Chunky Melon Cuff Bracelet

    CHUNKY MELON CUFF BRACELET TUTORIAL By Amy Haftkowycz from Trixie's Jewel Box
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  3. April 22, 2020

    TUTORIAL: Chunky Melon Earrings

    CHUNKY MELON EARRINGS TUTORIAL By Amy Haftkowycz from Trixie's Jewel Box  
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  4. April 04, 2020

    Jewelry With The Magic Mermaids

    JEWELRY WITH THE MAGIC MERMAIDS By Toni McCarthy After being contacted to design some jewelry with the new…
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  5. March 06, 2020

    Tutorial: Sunny Side Up Jewelry

    Sunny Side Up Jewelry Tutorial By Marta Weaver   Once I laid eyes on their new selection of Czech glass sun beads, inspiration was just around the corner. In “Sunny Side…
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  6. January 21, 2020

    Amazing Jewelry with Faceted Ovals

    Lisa Applegate of Studio 36 Bead Shop has distinguished herself as not only the owner of a wonderful bead store with an artisanal flavor, but one that authentically represents her passion and distinctive skill as a designer. As a company…
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  7. January 06, 2020

    Sacred Designs using Rondelles

    By Pamelia Designs There are some rondelle beads that seem to change color with movement and light and I can't imagine using anything else in my designs. As the light shines through the hand-cut beads, they remind…
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  8. December 06, 2019

    Golden Etched Bracelets

    Glow Creek is handmade bohemian-gypsy crocheted and knotted jewelry based in Virginia. Laura Epperson created three beautiful bracelets with 8mm etched druks. Her use of cord adds an element of softness to the…
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  9. November 29, 2019

    A Variety of Elegance Using Spindle Beads

    A VARIETY OF ELEGANCE USING SPINDLE BEADS By Toni McCarthy It has been fun, challenging, and inspiring.
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  10. November 14, 2019

    Jewelry with exquisite Czech Glass Buttons

    The signature style of Marta Weaver and her family of bead designers is copper wire wrapping. We couldn’t resist seeing our new Czech buttons used as a focal point in her intricate designs. The copper metal in her designs gives…
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  11. November 08, 2019

    Fall in love with Trica beads

    We love how Teresa Kodatt of Pumpkin Glass uses a variety of techniques to create an astonishing array of jewelry. She’s been featured in several magazines including Bead and Button and BeadStyle. With their versatility,…
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  12. October 25, 2019

    Bold Designs with Large Melons

    Melons and Bead Soup Jewelry We were attracted to Bead Soup Jewelry designs because of the playfulness in her jewelry. While browsing her online store, your eyes get delighted with her…
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  13. October 01, 2019

    Inspired Designs Using Roller Beads

    By Sarah Aube from Vintage Earth I love…
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  14. September 26, 2019

    Versatility with Faceted Dangle Drops

      Jewelry Designs by Amy Haftkowycz Amy Haftkowycz from Trixies Jewelry box has a talent for jewelry design that is both-of-the-box and trendsetting. Her style combines vintage…
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  15. May 12, 2016

    Tutorial: Czech Button Earrings

    By Cynthia Shanti Moralez One of the best parts of our work is the excitement of opening the boxes of Czech buttons and beads when they arrive from the artisans…
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