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I love working with pennies. They are 95 copper (those minted before 1982) and can be flattened, domed, drilled . . . almost anything you can think of […]

A lot of you know, I am sure, that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am one of those people who has always known this, but this past October […]

I started with a straightforward stringing technique but felt that didn't support the bold character of the boro glass beads. Spent several hours last […]

I recently purchased this gemstone called Dog's Teeth Amethyst. I was so intrigued by the name that I couldn't wait to get home and make something to […]

This weekend I survived the Baltimore Blizzard. It was a great opportunity to make jewelry, but 30 inches of snow has me wishing for Spring and warmer […]

Made from wood, ceramic, glass beads, shells . . . a whimsical assemblage which holds many earrings. Elena Mary Siff ElenaMary etsy shop Elena Mary Siff […]

Homemade gift tags are a lovely touch to add to your jewelry packaging. When folded, as shown above, these measure 1.75 x 2 (4.5 cm x 5 cm) - perfectly […]

See my other jewelry web sites for more tips on making and selling jewelry. […]

My bottle cap necklace holder came about because I make Bottle Cap Necklaces. I used soda bottles and filled them with gems, rhinestones, sequins, […]

Rustic ladder earring display made from tree branches lashed with leather strips, by Elena Mary. […]

Designing for jewelry niche markets can give you an edge over other jewelers. Christina Parker shares how one of her jewelry niches evolved. […]

Catherine D'Arcy didn't intend to start a jewelry business. But by a twist of fate, a misunderstanding resulted in the beginning of her jewelry inventory - and an eventually successful business. […]

Success tips for a birthday bracelet beading party - a fun, profitable type of jewelry making workshop. […]

Take the journey to finding your niche for your jewelry business, as Cindy Devine demonstrates ways to define your signature jewelry style. […]

Deciding that Be Seen is her jewelry business goal for the coming year, Brandi Collins added her jewelry to some new locations - resulting in a customer making a big purchase just a few days later. […]