http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/jewelry-making-blog.html Here's What's New on the ever changing and always fabulous How to Make Jewelry website en-us jewelry making Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:25:05 GMT Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:25:05 GMT how-to-make-jewelry.com http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/swarovski-birthstone.html A Swarovski birthstone color chart. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:57:15 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/jewelry-articles.html Peruse these jewelry articles for an eclectic mix of jewelry making and marketing articles. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:20:16 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/seven-at-one-blow.html The Seven at One Blow necklace ribbon is a really simple solution to the jewelry crafter's dilemma. What the heck do I do with these unfinished projects? Now you can wear 'em without even properly finishing them. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:57:47 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/cardboard-drilling.html What drill/machine should I use to make clean holes in thick cardboard? I need holes that are 2mm and 4mm.. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:05:02 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/best-way-to-remove-backings-of-pins-and-earrings.html What is the best way to to remove backings of pins and earrings? I need a flat surface to work with - and need a tool to remove the backings of Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:58:28 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/annealing-and-pickling.html Should you pickle your wire each time you anneal it, or is possible to simply anneal it and cool it without having to pickle it each time? Thanks so Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:51:43 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/half-knot.html The half knot is one of THE need-to-know knots for making hemp jewelry. These easy to follow instructions and diagrams show you how. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:07:38 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/pearl-knotting-finishing.html Can someone please help me figure out how this is done? It looks like two silk cords are used. I can get two cords through the pearl but to finish Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:46:20 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/making-wire-jewelry.html Learn the how-to's of making wire jewelry with the basic wire working techniques. These detailed tutorials are a must read for anyone learning to make jewelry Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:09:32 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/flush-cutting.html Flush cutting wire is a must-have basic skill. Learn how to do it right, darn it! Cut your wire wrong and you get a sharp point. Good for staking vampires maybe, but not so nice for jewelry making. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:24:44 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/e-zine.html I'm Making jewelry in my Jam Jams. Join me and get free tutorials and other goodies. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:48:14 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/can-you-copyright-your-design.html In the past I've created a unique design, which sold well at a craft show. I showed up at another show and noticed that one of the other designers Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:33:18 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/necklace-finishing-crimp-bead-problem.html Hello, I am using wire for beading necklaces. I use a cone for a more finished look. I use crimp beads as they seem secure but after the necklace Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:09:06 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/finishing-copper-bracelet.html I made a copper bead bracelet and I heard (somewhere) that this bracelet needs a finishing coat of something so that your wrist doesn't turn colors. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:08:11 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/forward-and-backward-knots.html How do you make forward and backward Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:01:38 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/need-help-with-global-nomad-turquoise-kuchi-necklace.html I am trying to make a necklace by stringing 3 wires through the opening of this pendant. My problem is that the wires twist inside the opening. Any Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:59:45 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/earring-display-ideas.html I have put my earrings on a business card (vertical orientation)with all my info on it and then punched holes for the wires. I then fold the top Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:56:06 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/red-heart-shaped-stone-design-question.html I have a design that requires a white object within a red stone that allows the white object to be seen. Is this possible and how? Thanks! Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:54:17 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/how-to-make-silver-jewelry.html Learn how to make silver jewelry crash course-style with this sterling and gemstone earring tutorial.Check it out and see if it doesn't make metalworking and wire-wrapping seem as easy as pie. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:27:42 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/advertising.html Advertising will get you more sales! Get targeted niche traffic to your handmade beads, bead supplies, packaging, or jewelry designer related product sites. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:46:48 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/necklace-finisher.html Learn how to make a necklace finisher and make your umpteen half finished projects at least wearable. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:08:27 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/jewelry-design-ideas.html Looking for jewelry design ideas? How about adding color to your metal jewelry, use ribbon on a charm bracelet, or transform free samples into jewelry? Go ahead, click here, read more. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:55:16 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/bead-stringing-shopping.html This bead stringing shopping guide will help you out immensely if you're a beginner jewelry maker. Learn what you need, what you don't need, and the bare bones essentials so you don't break the bank. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:28:14 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/visual-size-chart-for-beads.html Could you please tell me where to find a bead size chart so I know what sizes to buy for certain projects? I am prettty new at beading so it sure Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:45:29 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/wire-question-for-multistrand-necklace-and-pendant.html Hi Christine, It seems I am always asking you something since I signed up. Guess it's because you always have helped! I tried to make a three Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:15:59 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/white-object-inside-red-stone.html is it possible to put a white object inside of a red stone and it still be visible? I have a design of a red heart with a white object inside of it. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:13:32 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/wire-cages.html I want to learn how to make wire cages for tumbled stones. What sites are there that will teach Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:09:25 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/wire-work-table.html See what's in the Wire Work Secrets for Jewelry Makers E-book and Learning Package Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:18:35 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/bead-stringing-on-memory-wire.html Bead stringing on memory wire is the easiest, quickest way to make jewelry that I know of. So easy a monkey could do it. Make your own in minutes, no joke. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:54:56 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/home-jewelry-business-ask-and-answer.html Ask your home jewelry business related questions here. You can answer questions here too- this is a great place to share your knowledge and give opinions. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:42:27 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/earring-wires.html Earring wires are really easy to make yourslef. Follow this quick and easy tutorial and make your own in a flash. Sun, 31 May 2009 03:27:47 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/bead-supply-sources.html These bead supply sources are my short list of favorite suppliers for beads, findings, tools, wire, and sheet. As a jewelry artist myself, I like great quality, good prices, and good customer service. These suppliers have never yet let me down. Fri, 29 May 2009 03:26:17 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/beginner-jewelry-making.html Beginner Jewelry Making guys and gals will enojy reading the questions and answers from others in the same boat as you. This list is small now but it will be growing quickly so jump onto the mailing list to get notified about updates. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:54:35 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/jewelry-making-expensive.html Is jewelry making expensive? Beginner jewelry makers might be surprised at how pricey and how inexpensive it can be. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:51:37 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/balled-wire-headpins.html Making balled wire headpins is sooo easy, and kinda fun!These step by step instructions will walk you through it. Don't let the flame scare you. If you can cook something on the stove, you can do this. Mon, 25 May 2009 15:32:54 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/101-more-great-jewelry-selling-techniques.html 101 More Great Jewelry Selling Techniques by Dr. David Weiman - Book Review Sat, 23 May 2009 22:08:17 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/jewelry-selling-secrets.html Jewelry Selling Secrets E-book and Audio package by Kameron Kay is great for advice youre hard pressed to come by in the handmade selling market. Fri, 22 May 2009 22:27:33 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/home-jewelry-party.html Read about a successful home jewelry party, open-house style. Fri, 22 May 2009 14:49:49 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/home-jewelry-business.html Home jewelry business success is what all handmade jewelry makers dream of isn't it? We have to pay for that bead addiction somehow! Read these business articles and get educated and motivated. Fri, 22 May 2009 14:43:01 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/bracelet-making-tips.html A bunch of bracelet making tips, tricks, and secrets. See what others have submitted and submit your own too! Mon, 18 May 2009 20:48:32 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-find-this-rubber-cord.html I recently purchased a necklace on Etsy. I love it, especially the comfortable and free black rubber cord it came with. I contacted the seller Mon, 18 May 2009 20:41:09 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/the-best-way-to-secure-stretch-string.html What is the best way to secure the ends of the stretch string when making bracelets? Should I use sterling crimps or tie? If I tie, what knot Mon, 18 May 2009 20:31:17 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-do-i-find-sterling-silver-pendants-for-stamping.html Hi, I am new to hand-stamping jewelry but I feel I have the concept down and I am eager to start. I have purchased the letter stamps but am not sure Mon, 18 May 2009 20:29:47 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/do-you-need-a-soldering-gun-to-close-small-rings-for-jewelry.html For some reason, when I pinch and close the small circle rings, on earrings and necklaces they do not close all the way. Any Mon, 18 May 2009 20:25:48 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/leather-bracelet.html I want to make a leather bracelet like this one... Answer from Christine ~how-to-make-jewelry How to Make a Leather Bracelet This leather Mon, 18 May 2009 19:57:58 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/bracelet-making.html Bracelet making is loads of fun. Here are some great bracelet projects and articles to get you started creating your own arm art. Mon, 18 May 2009 18:57:32 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/how-to-dye-heishi-shells.html I have some heishi shell beads in three different colors from an old necklace. Two colors are still vibrant but one color has faded badly. How do I Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:09 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/alpha-bead-bracelet.html This will be my first time to make a child's alpha bead bracelet. What are the steps or directions on how to start? What kind of stretch cord do I Fri, 15 May 2009 19:59:25 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/cspia-and-selling-swarovski-crystal-jewelry.html I make silver (either plated or solid) wire and swarovski crystal jewelry. I am so confused about all the laws saying whether I can actually Fri, 15 May 2009 19:57:59 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/high-quality-hemp.html Where can I find the highest quality, light tan hemp of medium thickness. No lumps, not itchy, etc? Price is not a factor for me. Thank Fri, 15 May 2009 19:56:22 GMT