Jewelry Photo Editing Tips for Professional Results

Photographically challenged? Don't worry, you're not alone! Here are a few tips on how to photo edit your shots and some suggested freeware to help you do it. Got this from home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com.

http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/photo-editing.html


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Sell Your Jewelry and Make Money at Craft Shows

Craft shows are an excellent venue for selling handmade jewelry. Here's a few tips on how to make a craft show more profitable from copperreflections.com.

http://copperreflections.com/handmade-jewelry-blog/2010/11/how-to-make-more-money-at-craft-shows-selling-handmade-jewelry-earrings-bracelets/


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Taking Photos Getting You Down? Try Scanning!

It's no secret, I can't take a photo for love nor money. But here's a little trick I'm going to try and you can, too.  Got this from home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com.

http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/scanners.html


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Rock Candy Decor: Rock Around the Clock!

Is this not the most fun clock you have ever seen? I love the recycle/reuse vibe, totally! And it's BLUE! Rock Candy Decor is officially on my favorites list! What about you?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/RockCandyDecor?ref=top_trail


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Steam Punk Workshop = Inspiration!

I'm really a fan of steam punk style. I'll be starting my own line of steam punk themed jewelry later this year. Been a big sci-fi fan since I was 10 (that's a l-o-o-ng time, trust me!) Love Jules Verne and H. G. Wells as well as E.A. Poe! The entire turn of the century era was a time of innovation and creation and steam punk reflects that. So here's a little steam punk inspiration for you to enjoy from steampunkworkshop.com!

 http://steampunkworkshop.com/girl-genius-radio-theater-microphone


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Grmeemaw: Shhh... the Baby's Sleeping

For the first couple of moments, I thought this was a picture of a sleeping infant. Then I thought it was one of those expensive, life-like soft rubber baby dolls. Well I was wrong on both counts, it's a life-like, life-sized sculpture called "reborn!" The work is amazing, see for yourself! Grmeemaw, bravo!

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/grmeemaw?ref=pr_shop

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

How to Make Paper Jewelry

Making paper jewelry is a really fun, simple way to make striking designs easily and inexpensively. I like this article on the process I found on ehow.com and thought I'd share it.

http://www.ehow.com/way_5255159_techniques-making-paper-jewelry.html

See you later!

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

New Etsian!: Ajae McCain

I SO wish I could draw! Never quite got the hang of making things look anything like they should! But this newcomer shows extraordinary potential. Her artwork is sweet, beautiful, whimsical and colorful, of course! Just look:

See more at   http://www.etsy.com/shop/ajaemccain?ref=top_trail

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Amethyst Purple for February

 I actually named this piece Grape Soda because that's exactly what it looks like. Makes me thirsty! It's also the perfect color for February! And its on sale, 15% off!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52750134/purple-crackle-glass-cubes-and-pearl

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Latest Jewelry Trend: Biker Chic

 Here's a bit of news from Canadian jewelry blogger Rena Klingenberg at jewelry-business-blog.com! Skulls are back!

http://jewelry-business-blog.com/jewelry-making-tips/biker-chic-jewelry/

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Use Liver-of-Sulphur to Oxidize Metal

Hey There!

When you're working with metals, it's often a great idea to put a patina on your finished piece. A patina adds interest and depth, especially to patterned pieces. I ran across this article on using liver-of-sulphur on about.com. Hope this helps you make beautiful art!

http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/metalfabricationhowtos/ss/liver-of-sulphur.htm


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com

Product Review: Poly Bonder by Lisa Pavelka

 Hi There!

I know many jewelry artists just love polymer clay, it's SO versatile! So I thought I'd share this product review on Poly Bonder adhesive for polymer clay I found on crafttestdummies.com. Happy creating!

 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-product-reviews/craft-product-review-poly-bonder-by-lisa-pavelka/



Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com