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2006 Fall & Winter Jewelry DesignTrends 
Get started planning your fall and winter fashion jewelry designs! 2007 Jewelry Making Book, Magazine, and Video Gift Ideas
Do you have a crafter on your holiday gift list? Here are some books, magazine subscriptions, and instructional videos she might like. 2007 Jewelry Making Kits, Tools, and Accessories Gift Ideas
The second article in my 2007 gift series looks at more holiday gift ideas for the crafters on your list.
2007 Spring & Summer Jewelry Design Trends
A look at design trends you can consider exploring for your spring and summer collections. 2007-08 Fall and Winter Jewelry Design Trends
Here's a quick look at jewelry style and color trends this season. Beadalon Nylon Coated Bead Stringing Wire
A look at the characteristics of nylon coated beading wire - including how to select the best size for your project and tips for making your strung jewelry as durable as possible. California Lead Containing Jewelry Law
If you sell jewelry or jewelry components in California, this law restricts the materials they may contain. Learn how to make sure that you are in compliance. Cord and Beading Thread Dispensers
Tips for keeping cord and beading thread organized, untangled, and ready for use. Easy Handmade Jewelry Gift Ideas
Here are some ideas for quick, last-minute handmade gifts for the jewelry lovers or your holiday list. Glass Bead Finishes and Treatments
Descriptions of the most common glass-bead finishes and treatments, including aurora borealis, metallic, dichroic, and many more. Introduction to Pearl Beads
Pearl is the traditional June birthstone, and pearl beads make perfect jewelry components for summer projects. Learn about the types and characteristics of pearls used in jewelry making. Is Polymer Clay Toxic?
Polymer clay is affordable and easy to use - and it hardens right in your kitchen oven. Unfortunately, it also contains chemicals known to be hazardous. Learn whether polymer clay might pose a risk to your health or our environment. Jewelry Making and Prop 65
Crystal beads and some base metals contain potentially toxic lead, but many businesses are exempt from California's lead warning requirement. Jewelry, Bead and PMC Kilns
What to look for and consider when shopping for a jewelry making kiln. Labeling Jewelry Made in USA
If you're an American jewelry crafter, can you legally advertise your jewelry as "Made in the USA?" The FTC has some special rules for making a made-in-America claim. Leather Jewelry Cord
Learn about the most common types of leather cord used in jewelry making. Maintaining a Rotary Tumbler
Learn how to keep a rotary tumbler running smoothly, and how to identify which silver jewelry should never be tumble-polished. Making Jewelry with Brass Components
As the prices of precious metals continue to rise, brass is becoming many artisans' favorite material for bead and wire jewelry making. Learn more about brass and how you can use it in your designs. Oxidize a Sterling Silver Necklace
Learn how to add an oxidized finish to a sterling silver connector and bead-link necklace. Pearl Bead Terminology and Shapes
Pearl bead terminology and shape descriptions to help you select the right pearls when you go bead shopping. Polishing Sterling Silver with a Rock Tumbler
Read about how I use a professional-model rock tumbler to polish handmade sterling silver jewelry and components. Tools for Making Jewelry
Here you will find information about different kinds of tools for making jewelry. Wire Work Tools - More Useful Pliers
In this second article in the Wire Work Tools series, we look at round nose, flat nose, and nylon jaw pliers. Wire Work Tools for Hammering
In this third article in the Wire Work Tools series, learn about the most important safety equipment and tools for hammering wire.
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