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Pewter Charms
Arriving just in time for the upcoming presidential election! Support your political party with lead-free elephant and donkey pewter charms, intricately detailed on both sides. The donkey symbolizes the Democratic Party and the elephant represents the Republican Party.
Swarovski® Crystal Components
The latest shapes from Swarovski -- cosmic triangle and keystone -- now available in even more great colors. And while you're shopping, check out the new AB2X finish on the freshly brewed Mocca crystals -- the hottest color of the season.
Swarovski® Bracelets
NEW from Swarovski -- stunning tennis-style stretch bracelets in sleek, fashion colors. So easy and stylish, you'll want one for every outfit.
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 | Using a Bead Board
A bead board is a small investment that will pay huge dividends because it will help you design beaded jewelry and is an invaluable visual aid and time saver.
Bead boards come in a variety of designs from single to multi-channel styles that have many individual tray compartments to hold beading components while you work. The long channels are marked with ticks to help you measure the finished length of jewelry.
The multi-channel styles are very helpful in making graduated and multiple-strand necklaces and bracelets that will drape properly on your neck and wrist.
Once you string the beads you have placed on your bead board, it is a good idea to lay the finished strand back onto the board again to double check length and bead placement. Always be sure to take the clasp length into consideration for the finished length when completing jewelry designs.
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Fashion Spotlight Spring/Summer 2008
Discover what's hot in jewelry fashion for Spring and Summer 2008 with key trends, color forecasts, articles and more. Shop from highlighted products, view jewelry design inspirations and create style that sells.
2007 Annual Beading Contest Winners
With close to 1,000 entries for 18 different design categories, this year's contest showcases amazing talent from designer-artists around the world. Find out who took the grand prize - and which designs won each category.
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As featured in Bazaar magzine - bold, black and white jewelry for an innovative look and modern style.
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