So in my last post I talked about working with stores and boutiques to host trunk shows. And today I will share some tips for selling your work directly to stores. Stores are going to want to pay 50%…
Hello everyone! We are powering through October and it’s decidedly chilly here in Edinburgh – although the sun is still shining brightly most days, so I am not complaining. Winter coat, woolly scarf, warm boots and I’m good to…
I decided to jump in and take the challenge this month along with our talented readers. I was month’s inspiration was immediately drawn to amazing wings and went right to that source for my creations. I loved the look…
My interviewee today is a bead maker I have long admired: Sarah Kandell Gritzmaker of Slate Studio Supply. When I first came across the world of art beads, her pieces were amongst that special handful that really caught my…
Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive, we offer a prize each…
When we’re admiring art beads, it’s easy to appreciate their aesthetic qualities. Certain colors, shapes, materials or motifs speak to us right away. We like what we like, and we know it when we see it! It’s possible to…
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Perfect Pairings :: Winterbird Studio + Jasmin French + Angel Whisperer + Happy Fallout + Scorched Earth
This necklace really evokes a goddess feeling to me. The face focal looks like it was removed from a tomb wall. The luxe lapis beads in the very intriguing shape feel like they came from a wealthy Egyptian coffer.…
It’s Monday – it’s Amuse the Muse time! Let’s dive straight in this week. I loved September’s theme so much that I have kind of extended it, but with a slight variation – it’s leaf and tree beads. Honestly,…
There are lots of different design avenues you could take with this month’s challenge: colour, shape, line, texture, symbolism – it’s packed with potential inspiration. I spent a leisurely hour-or-so searching Etsy yesterday; I hope you’ll find something that…
Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive, we offer a prize each…