Video Tutorial - Boho Hoop Earrings from Memory Wire

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Here's a simple tutorial for making Bohemian style hoop earrings. What's different about this one for me is I always try to get the hoops already made up, memory wire wasn't on the radar. Sure would've saved me money and time! Enjoy!




Patrice
https://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Product Review: EuroTool Dual Crimp Pliers

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Welcome to another Product review! Today we have a great, indispensable tool for any jewelry maker, Dual Euro Crimpers. These crimpers are made to fit smaller crimp bead sizes! Check it out!
 

 http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/toolequipmentreviews/a/dual-eurocrimpers.htm


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Video Tutorial - Intro to Metalworking

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Welcome to my Thursday Video Tutorial!

This is a simple metal project that illustrates a few different metal working techniques. I thought this was a novel project idea, but obviously it can be modified for a jewelry design. Pretty cool, huh?



Enjoy!

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Product Review: Weldbond- Much More Than Great Glue

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Okay, this is one of my single most favorite craft products, Weldbond. It's like Elmer's on steroids! I use it as a glue and a decoupage medium. But see what a fellow Etsian has to say here as well!

 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-product-reviews/guest-post-introduction-to-weldbond-adhesive/

Enjoy!

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Video Tutorial: Make Metal Clay Earrings

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Glad to see you back to the Thursday Video Tutorials!

I've learned the basics of making metal clay jewelry, and i just love it! Now, I need a good place to work!

I found this great little video for an easy pair of metal clay earrings. I'm going to try these myself, but I thought I'd share this with you and maybe give you some inspiration!



Enjoy!

Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Product Review: Olfa Rotary Circle Cutter

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I've been cleaning out my mother's house after she entered an assisted living facility this month. I was worried but the place is very nice and all the residents seem healthy and happy. Mom is handling it pretty well, despite my initial misgivings. She's got company and someone to look after her since I'm 800+ miles away. Anyway, she was seamstress/dressmaker for 50 + years and had a ton of fabric (literally). It got me to thinking about the fabric arts. So when I ran across this Olfa Rotary Circle Cutter review I knew it was destiny! Check it out! 

 http://www.craftcritique.com/2011/07/vendor-spotlight-and-giveaway-olfa_9329.html

Enjoy!

Patrice

http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Video Tutorial - Wire Wrapped Bracelet

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Okay, here's this great little video on making a simple wire wrapped bracelet. The beads really make or break this design. I made this with group of 6 - 3/4' disks in different colors instead of the beads and it came out great! Don't be afraid to try your own variation! Enjoy!





Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Video Tutorial - How to Make a Fumed Implosion Pendant

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Okay, this is the second part of last week's tutorial. This is an advanced glass blowing technique but I just found the whole process fascinating. The music sets a certain tone in this video, too. The resulting pendant is absolutely gorgeous, so stick around!

If you like this one, please let me know by clicking the "Like" button at the bottom of this post. Also, if you would like to see something demonstrated here let me know in the comments box. Well enjoy and thanks for stopping by! And if you really like this, grab my button and tell a friend!





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

Mother and Daughter Shine at ck silver - A BESTeam Feature

 cksilver is the creative blending of mother/daughter team Marilyn and Cindy.  cksilver creates handcrafted sterling silver jewelry enhanced by freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and Swarovski crystal. Cindy gets her inspiration from the beauty of nature, while Marilyn really loves silver jewelry. So the result is an amalgamation of inspiration and love.

Here's their beautiful Sweetheart Wire-Wrapped Sterling Silver Pendant. A wonderful gift for someone special.

Any woman would love these Wine Grape Cluster Earrings in Sterling Silver!

Here's my favorite, the Found At Sea Sterling Silver Necklace.

A toast to Champagne Swirl Sterling Silver Earrings!

And here's the PURPLE!  Aren't these Amethyst Dream Sterling Silver Earrings divine!

Be sure to go by their shop and see the beautiful silver items made by this lovely family. And don't forget to drop over to their blog and get a dose of their inspiration.


All the best!


Patrice
http://www.designsbymayanna.etsy.com
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Video Tutorial - How to Make a Fumed Implosion Pendant

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The implosion technique in glass blowing creates the effect of multi-colored fingers of glass within another piece of clear glass. This video glass blowing tutorial shows how to use this style to make a jewelry pendant. Watch as the glass is shaped over a flame to recreate the fumed implosion technique resulting in a necklace pendant.

This is a more advanced video than I've placed here before, but I found this completely mesmerizing. This young man has talent and skill! (His taste in music ain't bad either.) This is Part 1, the second part will be next week.

Let me know if you like it by clicking the "Like" button at the bottom of this post. And if there's anything you'd like to see demonstrated here, let me know in the comments section. Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

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