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Green Crafts: Decoupage Flower Pots

By Lisa | Published: September 4, 2010
Marie LeBaron outlines how to reuse tin cans to make the cutest flower pots. They can be decoupaged or painted. You can even take it one step further and waterproof them with resin. It’s a great project for all ages. For more ideas, you can take a look at our “Green” series classes: Jewelry Reinvented Embellished T-shirts Resin Bottle [...]
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Learn to Photograph Your Jewelry

By Lisa | Published: January 15, 2010
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Dragonfly Ring Project

By Lisa | Published: January 14, 2010
This project was designed by Jess Italia Lincoln. It’s so simple yet clever. She uses round nose pliers and a ring mandrel to shape our dragonfly pendant into a ring. You can take it one step further and adhere mini-rhinestones to the wings for added embellishments.
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Gift Making Guide

By Lisa | Published: November 21, 2009
Cathe Holden Gift Making Guide Cathe Holden has put together a great gift making guide with over 40 of her own projects that are perfect for the holidays.
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Need Help Selecting Wire?

By Lisa | Published: October 16, 2009
The question of the month has been how to select wire and which gauge wire to use for each project. Here is some information to help you make your selections: German Bead Wire: It’s inexpensive and easy to use. It great for beginners and those practicing new techniques. Non Tarnish Craft Wire: Great for all levels [...]
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How to Make Paper Beads

By Lisa | Published: September 3, 2009
I love paper … I love to write letters, make and send cards, read and bind books … I can’t get enough so I incorporate it into my jewelry as well. Below are simple instructions on how to make paper beads. Materials Needed: Colorful papers (wrapping or scrapbook paper) Scissors Bamboo Skewers Mod Podge Decoupage Medium Resin (optional) Cut paper into triangles [...]
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Five Earring Projects – Free

By Lisa | Published: June 14, 2009
Beading Daily is offering an ebook with 5 free earring projects using a variety of techniques. It’s worth a look.
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