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Use bead embroidery to create elegant jewelry

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

In another lovely book from Lark Crafts called “Classical Elegance,” jewelry designer Maggie Meister draws inspiration from ancient mosaics, old jewelry and architecture. Her jewelry pieces look impossibly elaborate, but are probably manageable after learning the right skills. Meister uses … Continue reading →

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Whip out your torches, glass rods and baz boxes and make some glass beads!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

I received “Creating Glass Beads: A New Workshop to Expand your Beginner Skills and Develop your Artistic Voice” in the mail to review for this crafting blog. Just so you know in advance, I am not a beader or a … Continue reading →

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Braving the wet, icy mess, I got some beads from ArtFX!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

I’ve been working on a beaded lace shawl lately, and I talked about it a couple weeks ago, here. The shawl pattern can be purchased here. The pattern is 14 pages long and has 4 charts. In the first three, … Continue reading →

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How to manage long-term projects

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Smart Staff

I get bored. Very easily. That’s why beading — for me, personally — was the one craft I could stick with. Some jewelry projects can take days and weeks to finish, depending on the type of project or detail involved. … Continue reading →

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Check out some vintage-modern jewelry at Good Girls Studio

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

Business editor Cathy Hirko, who blogs over on York Common Cents, directed me to Good Girls Studio, run by Johanna Ely who lives in North Carolina. Johanna makes the most interesting recycled jewelry by taking old costume jewelry and turning … Continue reading →

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Take some private beading lessons with Jane Knaub

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

Jane Knaub of Jackson Township shared her website and photos with me after seeing my request for submissions in the paper (did you see it?). She wrote: “I started to bead a couple of years ago with stringing bracelets. Now … Continue reading →

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Bead show this weekend

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Smart Staff

Hey fellow crafters of beaded jewelry, it’s our favorite time of the year. The Intergalactic Bead Show is Saturday and Sunday at the York Expo Center. Hope to see you there. Here are the details.

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For the love of pendants

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Smart Staff

I love making pendant necklaces. They’re super-easy, and super cheap. I find most of my pendants at AC Moore, Walmart, Michael’s and occasionally on my favorite online shopping sites. I’ve been beading for years now, so making a pendant necklace … Continue reading →

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Go to a jewelry sale at Prospect United Methodist Church

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Caryn Rupert

The youth group of Prospect United Methodist Church is hosting a Bead for Life party from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 in the church’s social hall. The Bead for Life jewelry for sale at this party is handmade by … Continue reading →

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What I can’t “bead” without

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Smart Staff

Many crafters will tell you about their favorite tools they use in their craft. Mine is a mini Bead Stopper™. I can’t tell you how frustrating it is to finish a strand of beads only to have it slip off … Continue reading →

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