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Rabu, 16 Maret 2011

Findings Worth Finding - Rustic Canyon

Beverly Herman sent me these photos of pendants she found at Michael's and I knew I had to share them with you!  Guess where I'll be heading today?  You could fill up that little window with an image and resin or a tiny charm in resin.  
I tried to find more information about the line, but it wasn't available online. I have been told that Micheal's also carries chain to match the patina finish.


The trick to using inexpensive components in your jewelry is to add art beads to compliment the pieces - like I have done here with the Industrial Chic findings - also from Michael's. I added one of my eggs and Green Girl Studio nest. This offers your designs a unique touch even though you are using store bought components. This strategy can also help stretch your beading budget by mixing art beads with less expensive findings.

Kamis, 24 Februari 2011

Findings Worth Finding: Artistic Headpins

I love artist made headpins and have been working on several new projects using them.  I'm considering writing an ebook featuring them, what do you think?  There are so many ways to use these little gems!



Make quick and easy earrings using decorative headpins.

Rabu, 28 April 2010

Findings Worth Finding - Safe Safety Pin Links

Have you ever made a bracelet or necklace using safety pins for that edgey look? Did they come apart or were a bit flimsy for your design? Ornamentea comes to the rescue with these brass curved safety pin links.


Still wonder how you'd use they wonderfully different findings? Well click on over to Ornamentea's Safety Pin Bracelet project sheet for inspiration and/or your next piece of jewelry!


(Thank you to Ornamentea for use of their photos.)

Written by ABS Editor Cindy Gimbrone, a lover of safety pins and all things wonderfully different!

Kamis, 08 April 2010

Vintaj Inspiration

Somethings just go together and Vintaj brass findings and art beads are definitely a match made in heaven.  The Vintaj design team has released their Spring 2010 inspirations for jewelry and quite a few art beads are being featured this season.  Here are a few of my favorite picks.

Design by Megan Sharkey
Polymer clay flower handmade by Barbara Fajardo
available at Desert Designs
Glass lampwork boro bead handmade by Melissa Rediger
available at Sea of Glass

Designer: Jess Italia Lincoln
Handmade glass lampwork beads made by Melissa Rediger
available at Sea of Glass

Design by Jess Italia Lincoln
Lampwork flower from Lisa Kan

Designer: Jess Italia Lincoln
Lampwork Beads by Melissa Rediger
available at Sea of Glass
Polymer Clay Teal Bird from Heather Powers
available at Humblebeads

You can see more design inspirations in the Vintaj Idea Gallery and on their Facebook Fan Page.
(All photographs courtesy of the Vintaj website.)

Rabu, 07 April 2010

Selasa, 23 Maret 2010

Findings Worth Finding - Vintaj Fastenables & Arte Metal

Have you seen the new pieces from Vintaj?  Jess sent me a little sample pack and I haven't had time to create with them, but they are on my to-do list.  I LOVE them!!!

First, the Arte Metal is blackened brass like a gunmetal finish.  It's so very elegant and beautiful.  I'm loving this ribbon slider, it's going to make a great pendant.

Check out the tiny key:
Fastenables are a new line that cross over into the altered art and craft market, although they make awesome findings too.

I want these ferns for earrings!
Vintaj sells wholesale, but here is a link of their online retailers.