Good morning, Beady Readers! Wondering what’s going on in the bead and jewelry world? Take a peek at our links and see…..
A Bead A Day
Can a piece of jewelry create a feeling of calm and happiness? Check out Lisa’s starry bracelet made with “new jade” stones.
About.com Jewelry Making
How has your web store experience been? Are there too many 3rd partry sites to sell or buy jewelry these days? Take the poll as a sell or buyer.
Art Bead Scene
ABS Editor Heather is on the road. Check out her quick project!
Barbe Saint John
Barbe reviews Simply Gemstones book.
Beading Arts
Cyndi shows you the steps to making a simple but sparkling necklace from CopprClay!
Carmi’s Art/Life World
Rub-ons and leather – a cool combination for this cuff sample.
Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Check out Cindy’s new project in the summer edition of Step by Step Wire!
Drawing Dilemma
Jean asks her friends about what drawing programs they use for beading illustrations
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Lights, Camera, Action! Melanie tells a tale of her Beads, Baubles, and Jewels televison taping experience.
Lorelei’s Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei is giving away a necklace and a copy of Creative Jewelry!
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean discusses finishing up the challenge “Use the Muse II” which was thought up by Scarlett Lanson, Rainbows of Light.com and Artbeads.com. She enjoyed it very much, particularly because it made her think!
Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off a new variation of her lunar phases toggle.
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Busier than a bee, Andrew shares fifteen new jewelry designs.