Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Fall / Winter 2009 - 2010 Fashion Spotlight
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New & Hot Products

Lisa Pavelka Transfers and Coatings Lisa Pavelka Transfers
and Coatings

Introducing the Signature Series product line by renowned multi-media artist Lisa Pavelka. This innovative product line includes metallic craft foils with expressive patterns, themed image transfers, an instructional DVD with project inspirations and more. Works beautifully with polymer clay to create one-of-a-kind jewelry, home décor and a variety of craft projects.

Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale

Celebrate the season with new jewelry and gift items priced right for retailing (and gift-giving). Now’s the time to stock up on quick and easy gift items. New sale items added weekly.

Holiday Jewelry and GiftsHoliday Jewelry and Gifts

Decorate yourself and your selling space with holiday-themed brooches, charms, ornaments and cellphone lanyards. Santas, snowmen, stockings and angels in enameled pewter, resin and polymer clay add a handmade touch to gift-giving and holiday sales.

New Press Release

Large Hole Silk Beads Large Hole Silk Beads

Announcing the arrival of lightweight silk beads with large holes for stringing onto fiber materials, wide cord and chain.

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Chain-Necklace Construction

Making a dangling chain necklace can be difficult and cumbersome if you are constantly placing your tools down to pick up the necklace to gauge balance, add new pieces to it, count links, or rearrange beads.

Hanging it on a necklace display while you work on it frees up your hands from holding it, allowing you to attach pieces much easier. Plus, because the necklace is draped as if a person is wearing it, you can see the design as it takes shape.

- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Tip
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Today's Featured 'Ask the Experts' Question

Topics: Beads, Bead Reamer, Silk Cord

Q.
How can I enlarge the holes of 10mm stone beads enough to accommodate a 4mm-thick round silk cord?
A.

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Holiday Projects

Holiday inspiration starts in the Gallery of Designs with over 30 festive projects to spark your creativity. Candy cane earrings, sparkling jewelry sets, embellished scarves and mittens and beaded candle holders herald the spirit of the season.

The Color of the Year: Yellow

Yellow is a prominent theme for the fashion industry this year, popping up in clothing, jewelry, accessories and home décor. Get more information on The Color of the Year and what it stands for, along with direct links to gemstones, products and color forecasts in the featured article.

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Tribal Beats

"Ethnic elements have been interpreted all ways on the runway, from loose to literal. The colors of feathered birds grace a chic dress, while feathers and leather cord add a tribal element to necklaces."

-- Accessories magazine November 2009

Uptown Girl

Hot this season: Lava Rock Beads & Pendants with Swarovski® Crystal Lava Rock Beads & Pendants with Swarovski® Crystal

The juxtaposition of polished, clean facets and rough, textured materials is key when designing for the season’s Uptown Girl trend, and lava rock beads with flat back crystal accents are the perfect component.

Hot this season: Swarovski® Bicone Beads Swarovski® Bicone Beads

Sparkling Swarovski® crystal bicone beads exude a high perceived value to jewelry designs. Feel classy and confident with crystal beads in a tone-on-tone color palette.

Hot this season: Gold Laser Beads Gold Laser Beads

Laser-finished gold beads create a glistening texture that beautifully contrasts with smooth beads and precision facets. Create shimmering jewelry that takes you from the office to an evening out with confidence.

Hot this season: Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Clasps Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Clasps

Sterling silver and black onyx clasps put the finishing touch on chic jewelry designs. Coordinate with black onyx beads for a rich, professional look.

Hot this season: Gold-Filled Beads Gold-Filled Beads

Get an uptown look at a "downtown" price with gold- filled beads. Accessorizing in the season’s elegant style is easier than ever with the shiny selection of shapes and styles.

Design Ideas
Design idea 9611

Sophistication is better than ever with tone-on-tone style creating a classy, polished look, as in Design Idea 9611. Elegance suits this season’s uptown girl by pairing perfect facets, neutral tones and textured surfaces for a modern, glamorous look.

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