Wednesday, October 21, 2009

We've just gotten in the store some great new colors of seed beads, Czech round fire polish and Crystal bicones to use in the two bracelet projects that Barbara Winkler recently taught. Barbara had to cancel her Holiday Crystal Bracelet class for heatlh reasons, but we hope to have her return after the first of the year for more new classes. Sandi Carr is going to step in and teach a different class for Holiday jewelry with a bracelet and matching earrings using Crystals so it will go with all of your holiday outfits or make a great gift for that someone special at this special time of year. Check our web site at www.StonesNSilverStudio.com next week for full details on the new class. We will have sign up sheets in the store or call us at 1-877-865-3009

Here are some links to other FREE online tutorials for using Swarovki Crystals in your jewelry designs, check them out:
Crystal Weave Bracelet -http://lilysbeads.com/pdf/crystalweavebracelet.pdf
Crystal Corona Earrings from BeadingDaily -http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/03/27/crystal-corona-earrings.aspx Several Variations of Swarovski Crystal Bracelets -http://community.livejournal.com/bead_tutorial/
Many free Swarovski Crystal Bracelet projects -http://beejang.livejournal.com/176898.html
Several free step-by-step projects & also TONS of projects for purchase for braceletes, necklaces & earrings -http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Intro to the Art of Metal Jewelry

Metal is the hottest trend in jewelry making!! In this new class we will learn how to cut, stamp, hammer, punch holes and texture sheet metal to make your very own uniquely designed jewelry. Materials, tools and safety will also be discussed. We will make a pendant and a pair of earrings with your own personal messages (ex: your kids names, etc..). Complete kit included. We will have classroom texture hammers and stamps available for use during the class.
TIME: Approx. 3 hours COST: $34.00

Here's a pic:


New item in the store! We just got some "Diamond Glaze" for making your own raised glossy finish on a photograph or to add charms. (I have samples in the store for ideas). You can also water it down to make a laquer for a layering effect.
Happy Bead Braining! - Shelby