In this issue:

• New Article: 2007-08 Fall and Winter Jewelry Design Trends
• New Book Review: Crochet Jewelry - 40 Beautiful and Unique Designs, by Waejong Kim and Anna Pulvermakher
• Previous Article: Oxidize a Sterling Silver Necklace with Liver of Sulfur
• Announcement: Release of Teach Yourself Visually - Jewelry Making & Beading

My move between states is now complete! I'm back on the Internet working on new articles and projects, and I hope to be caught up in the world of jewelry making in no time. This week I've pulled together a quick article on fall and winter style and color trends, which follows on the heels of some great feedback on the influence of design trends in the forum. If you haven't voted in the jewelry-trends poll yet, please do!

~ Chris

2007-08 Fall and Winter Jewelry Design Trends

Wild and luxurious go hand-in-hand this season, accented by a palette of rich, flavorful colors.

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Crochet Jewelry: 40 Beautiful and Unique Designs - Book Review

Read my review of this fabulous book that will help you learn (or brush-up on) crochet and inspire you to use more of it in your jewelry designs.

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Oxidize a Sterling Silver Necklace with Liver of Sulfur

Learn how to add an oxidized finish to a sterling silver connector and bead-link necklace. (In case you missed it last time, since I got behind on the Newsletter during my move!)

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Happy Announcement!

My new book, Teach Yourself Visually - Jewelry Making & Beading has been released! It covers all the basics of beginning jewelry making, including bead stringing, bead weaving, wire and jig work, and macrame knotting. It will help you get started making jewelry using supplies and materials from any bead shop, and you can continue to use it as a quick reference guide as you develop your own expertise.

You can find it at Amazon.com, most local book stores, or your public library.