Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Fall / Winter 2009 - 2010 Fashion Spotlight
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Sterling Silver Sure-Set™ Ring Mountings Sterling Silver Sure-Set™
Ring Mountings

New size additions to the Sure-Set line of ring mountings for cabochons and faceted gems. Shop cast sterling silver ring styles including single- and multi-stone settings with filigree, braided and leaf designs.

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. Sale ends 8 a.m. on January 4, 2010.

Fashion NecklacesFashion Necklaces

Shop over 80 NEW fashion necklaces in a variety of styles. Perfect for counter sales, stock up now for the best selection.

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Pewter Glue-On Bails Pewter Glue-On Bails

Transforming focal components into spectacular pendants is easier than ever with new glue-on bails. Textured surface creates a strong bond to focal components in just one step. Made in the USA, lead-safe pewter aanraku-style bails are available in antiqued gold plate, antiqued silver plate, antiqued copper plate and gunmetal finishes.

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Easy Wax Melting

If you wax your thread with beeswax, melt a corner of the wax just to soften it up. This way when you run your thread through it the wax won't cake up and your thread will stick together nicely.

- Yvonne Cornelius, Jewelry Crafts, March/April 2006
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Today's Featured 'Ask the Experts' Question

Topics: Bead, Convert to Pendant

Q.
I purchased cat beads on which the holes run vertically, from head to foot. I would like to make a pendant, but I need the holes to run horizontally. Can you give me any suggestions on how to string these beads?
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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Flirty Flowers

"Fun, vintage-inspired flower necklaces with opaque stones will add flirtiness to any outfit."

-- Accessories magazine November 2009

Bohemian Rhapsody

Hot this season: Horn Buttons and Beads Horn Buttons and Beads

The earthy elegance of horn components captures the free-spirited essence of Bohemian Rhapsody that encompasses both a neutral color palette and a vivid array of brights.

Hot this season: Gemstone Cabochons Gemstone Cabochons

Brightly colored gemstone cabochons are befitting with the rainbow of color found in Bohemian Rhapsody. Wide cuff bracelets, bib necklaces and chandelier earrings made from these components are paired with seed beaded bezels for a handcrafted, ethnic feel.

Hot this season: Feathers Feathers

Feathers of all kinds – both natural and metal – are an important aspect of Bohemian Rhapsody. Combining natural feathers with gold chain brings an unexpected touch of elegance to earthy undertones. Metal feathers are used as fringe on necklace designs and in multiple dangles on chain for shoulder-duster earrings.

Hot this season: Glass Seed Beads Glass Seed Beads

Seed-beaded cabochon bezels adorning cuffs, bib necklaces and chandelier earrings add to the eclectic, handcrafted feel of Bohemian Rhapsody. Seed beads are also used as fringe details and embroidered accents to fabric and lariat-style necklaces.

Hot this season: Wood Bead Assortments Wood Bead Assortments

Wood beads of all shapes, sizes and colors are a key design element for Bohemian Rhapsody, and offer good color diversity for both palettes exhibited in this trend. Wood bead assortments in bulk packages are a money-saving alternative for designers and shop owners alike.

Design Ideas
Design Idea 950S

Jewelry fashion pays tribute to the late 1960s’ and early ‘70s’ peace, love and happiness mantra with handcrafted details such as cord fringe and wood components. Use these Bohemian Rhapsody design ideas to inspire your next project or beading class.

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