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Show a Unique Side with Handmade Jewelry

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It is no secret that the right jewelry can really help you stand out in a crowd. Jewelry makes the perfect accessory and can transform any look into the ideal style. However, it is easy to get lost among the masses even when you feel you are wearing the most fashionable jewelry. That is because [...]

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One of My Favorite Things To Do… Support Others…

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Being creative is a wonderful thing… getting recognition from others is a wonderful thing… supporting others is a wonderful thing… there is no better feeling than having someone take the time … make the effort to tell you how much they like something you have labored over for hours…. it validates… it encourages… it inspires [...]

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Necklaces, Necklaces, Necklaces

For the recent past, I have been almost exclusively making pendants and necklaces.  The most recent have involved beading, silversmithing, stone setting, lapidary, design and several other techniques.  This pendant was inspired by the rock crystal cabochon that is the focal spot of the pendant.  It is internally flawless.  Using sheet Sterling Silver, I sawed [...]

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The Handmade Artists’ Shop is Celebrating its Grand Re-Opening

We are very happy to announce that we took the old shop and threw it out. It was just not bright and shiny enough LOL. The new HAFshop is fast and simple to use. That was our goal and we definitely achieved it. The vendor interface is simple and clean, shop set up is a [...]

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A Book Review of Chained By Rebeca Mojica

Well our long time friend and member of the forum Rebeca Mojica,  from Blue Buddha Boutique,  is now a published author of what I found to be a  great book about chainmaille. We were lucky enough to get an advanced copy of  “Chained” so that we can give it a once over and make sure [...]

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Bead Weaving by Hanny Beads

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Over the top? Or just right, I guess it depends on the person. All I know is that Hanny Beads makes some amazing pieces of art in the forum of jewelry for the most part. Hailing for the Czech Republic of Chornice and a mother of 4 this jewelry artist does not mess around. Her [...]

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