Monthly Archive for: ‘October, 2007’
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Learn to Solder
I’ve been looking around for resources for people who want to learn to solder, but may not be able to get to a class. I saw this DVD in the Rio catalog and thought, “Hmm, I’ll have to order that.” Low and behold, a week …
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A Peak Inside my Texture Plate Box
Here’s my box of polymer clay texture plates. You’ll notice that some of them are chipped — since I’m not a polymer clay person (though I’m learning), I used to just buy whatever polymer clay was on sale, not realizing that some brands are stronger …
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Even Safer Online Shopping
Lots of folks are concerned about using their credit cards on line. Luckily, there are some solutions to help you protect your credit card number. One method is the “one time use” number, a special “credit card number” created for you by your credit card …
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Online Tutorials for PMC
It’s amazing all the wonderful free instructions people put up on their websites. Here’s a great how-to on using a bezel cup and setting it in metal clay. It’s by Deb Fitz and is part of a larger project on making a box. See it …
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Suggest a Link
Do you make amazing jewelry? Do you have a tip or tutorial you’d like to share? Is there an awesome blog or site you love, and you want to help get the word out? You can suggest a link to us by emailing it to …
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Bench Media Announces Bench Jewelers Television
Check out the pilot episodes at Bench Jewelers Television Network, Season One begins January 2008. Bench Media publishes Bench Magazine and holds conferences around the country specifically for bench jewelers. The channels will include: Shop Management Stone Setting Jewelry Repair Custom Manufacturing Laser Welding Bench …
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Take the Buy Handmade Pledge
Pledge to Buy Handmade this holiday season at BuyHandmade.org. Here’s what it says: “I have taken a pledge to BUY HANDMADE this holiday season. I do this to support independent creators, and to be an educated consumer who knows how and where the products I …
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Jewelry Tourism: Paris, II
Con’d Lots of stuff to do in Paris! While you’re there, hop over to the Pablo Picasso Museum, not far away either. Also walking distance is the relatively new Ateliers d’Art de France Art Gallery for one of a kind pieces and regular exhibits, called …
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