| In this issue: - New Articles: Basic Peyote Stitch Toggle Clasp
- Legal Update: California's Lead Jewelry Law
- Announcements
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| Over these past couple of weeks I wrote up some overviews of California's lead jewelry laws - including the Lead-Containing Jewelry Law, which limits which jewelry can be legally sold in California, and Prop 65, which requires that some sellers warn customers about the lead content of their products. There has been a lot of confusion about these laws in the jewelry-making community lately, and I hope the articles help to clarify things. If they don't, please do post in the forum with your questions. I also published the follow-up to my peyote stitch bracelet project, which involves weaving and attaching a peyote stitch toggle clasp. Please post your questions or suggestions for that one here. Until next time, ~ Chris
| Basic Peyote Stitch Toggle Clasp Learn the basic technique for making a peyote stitch toggle bar and loop closure and attaching it to your peyote stitch band. Click here for the article | |
| California's Lead Jewelry Law On March 1, California's Lead-Containing Jewelry Law expanded to apply to jewelry and jewelry-making components (including beads) that are sold in California (including on the Internet). Learn how it might affect you, and how it differs from the Prop 65 lead warning law. Click here for the article | |
| Announcements • Metalchasers March Contest The social networking site Metalchasers has announced a jewelry making contest for March. There's still time to enter. Click here for the announcement. • BeadStyle Magazine 2008 Sweepstakes All you need to do to enter this contest is fill out and submit an online form on the BeadStyle website. Winners will be drawn on or around August 7, and you have until June 8 to enter. Click here for the prizes, rules, and link to the entry form. • 2008 Bead & Button Show The massive Bead & Button show is accepting sign-ups for its 2008 gathering. Click here for all the info. |
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To learn more about basic jewelry making using beads, wire, and cord - or for a quick and easy reference - pick up a copy of my book Teach Yourself Visually: Jewelry Making & Beading, available at Amazon.com and most book stores.
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