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July Monthly Recap

Let’s go to the sea, shall we?! We will sit with our toes in the sand, soaking up the warmth of the hot summer sun, searching for shells and investigating the tide pools. We will leave footprints and gaze…

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Patina Ideas

The other day I ran across this formula for creating patina on copper sheets with Miracle-Gro and vinegar and thought it would be worth a try. Hint – it has to be the Miracle-Gro water soluble azalea, camellia and rhododendrons…

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Pantone Fall Color Inspirations

I haven’t even started enjoying summer yet and fall is already on the horizon. Actually, more than fall – Bead Fest in Philadelphia and thinking ahead to fall designs for the show is on the horizon!  When I was…

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Inside the Studio with Humblebeads

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…

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Ceramic Raku Art Beads

                                    Ceramic Raku fired Beads by Mary Harding Just last week I did a raku bead firing at my home so that…

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Hello from Julie, of Uglibeads!

Before I join in the regular rotation here on the Art Bead Scene blog, I’ve been asked to introduce myself! So… here’s a big hello! I’ve been an avid reader of the Art Bead Scene blog for quite some…