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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-150-9 30x22mm Gunmetal Filigree, Harvest (12 Pieces) 1 #21-464-893 4mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead - Fluorite AA - Color Banded (strand) 1 #20-226-911 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Pewter Color (Tube) 1 #47-900-22 Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 22ga, Round, 32.8' (Each) 1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair) Tools 1 #69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #D4N7-6ERF Earring Findings, Chandelier Hoop 1 Inch Diameter, Sterling Silver (2 Pieces)1 #05-000-SIALT6 PRESTIGE 5000 6mm Faceted Round Light Siam (12 Pieces)1 #05-000-TO6 PRESTIGE 5000 6mm Faceted Round Topaz (12 Pieces)1 #05-000-06-50 PRESTIGE 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 6mm - Light Topaz (12 Pieces)1 #05-000-EM6 PRESTIGE 5000 6mm Faceted Round Emerald (12 Pieces)1 #05-000-SAP6 PRESTIGE 5000 6mm Faceted Round Sapphire (12 Pieces)1 #05-000-TAN …

Created by PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #88-104-08-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Lotus Blossom Connector - 27x22.5mm (2 pcs)1 #05-000-SIALT8 PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Light Siam (1 Piece)1 #05-000-08-22 PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Topaz (1 Piece)1 #05-000-TOLT8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Light Topaz (6 Pieces)1 #05-000-EM8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Emerald (6 Pieces)1 #05-000-BLU8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Capri Blue (6 Pieces)1 #05-000-TAN8 PRESTIGE 50 …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-042-0-GM TierraCast Niobium Ear Wires w Round and Heishi Beads, Raw Sterling/ Black (pair)2 #49-958-73-AP TierraCast Antiqued Pewter Plated Jardin Teardrop Charm (Each)2 #06-436-BRB9 PRESTIGE 6436 9mm Majestic Pendant Crystal Bermuda Blue1 #37-133-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm (Pack)1 #37-167-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (ounce)Tools1 #69-284 ImpressArt Metal 2-Hole Punch, 5/32" & 1/8" (Each)2 #69-269-03 EURO TOOL …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-962 Argentium Silver French Hook Earring Wires, Plain (pair)1 #37-722-3 Silver Plated Eye Pin, 2", Standard (Pack)2 #49-947-11-WB TierraCast Intermix 3-rings Bar Link - White Bronze Plated (Each)2 #44-940-49-AS TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Hibiscus Charm (Each)1 #05-000-FU8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Fuchsia (6 Pieces)Tools1 #60-03U4 The Beadsmith Jewelry Pliers, Round Nose, Chain Nose, Side Cutter1 #60-CU3D The Beadsmith Jeweller's M …

The Challenge of Balancing a Busy Career and Pursuing a Creative Hobby The challenge of balancing a busy career and pursuing a creative hobby is a common one. As a business professional, your day might be consumed with meetings, emails, and endless to-do lists. However, having a creative outlet like jewelry making can provide relaxation and a sense of accomplishment. Here's a guide on how you can fit a jewelry-making hobby into your busy day. Prioritize Your Time Just as you woul …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #44-153-9 17x25mm Gunmetal Triangle Filigree (12 Pieces)6 #44-940-81-GM TierraCast Black Gunmetal Plated Small Feather Charm (Each)1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair)1 #37-100-9 Gunmetal Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes (ounce)Tools2 #60-CU3D The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat NoseDesigner TipsNew to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for instru …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #49-965-69-AS TierraCast Luna Moth Pendant Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green2 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)2 #05-044-LTU9 PRESTIGE 5044 Briolette Olive Bead 9.5x8mm Light Turquoise (6 Pieces)2 #05-044-BLZR7 PRESTIGE 5044 7 x 6mm Briolette Olive Bead Blue Zircon (6 Pieces)1 #05-810-LTU8 PRESTIGE 5810 8mm Round Crystal Pearl Crystal Iridesc …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies 1 #37-295-460 Sterling Silver Jump Ring, Round - 6mm, 20.5-gauge (10 Pieces)1 #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead (pair)1 #49-947-02-AS TierraCast Dragonfly Wing Beads - Antiqued Silver Plated (10 Pieces)1 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)1 #05-328-CIGR3 PRESTIGE 5328 3mm Bicone Bead Citrus Green (24 Pieces)2 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green1 #37-722 …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies2  #44-722-28-0 Brass Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm1 #69-245-103 ImpressArt Metal Stamp, Floral Swirl1 6-piece pack #44-180-027-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Filigree, Floral Teardrop, 45x25mm1 pair #34-669-05 TierraCast 14kt Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wire, Hoop Style - PlainTools#69-108 Stamping Block#69-385 Stamping Hammer#86-431-11-001 Stamp Enamel MarkerDesigner TipsWatch this video to see how to make these earrings:  …