Archive for the ‘How To’ Category

Making a pearl dangle pendant

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Cyndi Lavin’s pearl dangle pendant creation, using Rings & Things stock…

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A couple of online sources

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

I ran across a couple of interesting webpages this morning, and thought I’d share.

First is Miland Jewelry Tools. They sell some hard-to-find jewelry tools, and their website has some demos of the tools in use…makes it easy to see if they’ll do what you need. I may have to add a couple of things to my Christmas list!

Next is an intro to Lost Wax Casting, by Ernie Herrick of Emporia, Kansas. If you’ve been thinking about giving casting a try, then take a look!

Happy Beading!
Sharon

Crimping Technique

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

While browsing the web this morning, I found a nice “how to” on crimping, including some good photos on the technique. Take a look at the Soft Flex guide by clicking here.

Happy Beading!
Sharon