We have two very talented lampwork beadmakers as our wonderful sponsor for the February Challenge. We will have 2 Lucky Winners this Month! Soul Silver Sally Sutherland in a lampwork artist living in…
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The Two Crowns Sir Frank Dicksee 1900 Oil On Canvas About the Art The Two Crowns was first exhibited at the 1900 Royal Academy exhibition where it was received with critical acclaim for…
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This post is coming so late, it’s almost Bead Table Thursday! Oops. Better late than never. Today on my bead table I share how to make your own earwires using sterling…
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Congratulations to the January Monthly Challenge winners! 1 winner was chosen randomly from all the challenge entrants. 1 winner was chosen randomly from the Linked blog entries. Winner of a month of advertising on ABS from the Monthly Challenge Bead category.…
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What a breath of fresh air this painting was for the month of January! This time of year it always feels so dark and dank, as if the light has been…
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This easy-breezy lariat-style necklace is perfectly in tune with the hot summer climate where designer Divya lives. I found her process very interesting as she is teaching a class in color…
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Creative people do not create in a vacuum. We are all affected by the daily tug and pull of a myriad of things both good and bad in our lives. There…
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Watch today’s video for tips for creating bails for art bead pendants. I cover several design ideas and share some of new bead acquisitions. Video Resources Beadmakers: Thornberg Bead Studio SuzieQ…
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Today we are welcoming jewelry designer Monica Pryor of Feminine Genius Jewelry as a guest contributor: To me, creating jewelry with art beads is like composing a piece of music. You…
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This is such a happy necklace! The balance of the different elements and the blend of citrus colors is so well designed as to feel effortless. That is the hallmark of…