joy.joyner on Mar 03 2009 | Filed under: Beads, Crafty Folks, Etsy Shops, Findings, Jewelry Supplies, Shopping Guide
Are you a jewelry designer looking for some unique hand crafted components to use in your designs? Well, let me tell you about one of my favorite placces for such things. I first fell in love with her amazing Goddess beads and pendants. They beautifully represent the Goddess that lives inside each and every woman [...]
joy.joyner on Jan 15 2009 | Filed under: Bead Shop Review, Beads, Jewelry Supplies, Shopping Guide
I’ve been checking out some new (to me) places on line to shop for beads and various jewelry needs. It’s good to expand your supply possibilities, right? Where have I been shopping recently? Fusionbeads.com What initially hooked me is their free shipping with no minimum order. In this day and age, every penny counts, and [...]
joy.joyner on Apr 10 2008 | Filed under: Beads, Beady Goodness, Blogroll, Findings, Jewelry Supplies, Shopping Guide
Recently I realized I wasn’t sharing one of my favorite things to read, the Art Bead Scene blog! What are Art Beads? I’m glad you asked! Art beads are beads that are handmade by independent artisans. They can be anything from lamp worked glass beads, to fiber, polymer clay, metal…and beyond! If you’re not sure [...]
joy.joyner on Feb 25 2008 | Filed under: Beads, Friends, Jewelry Supplies, Supplies
The creative process can be a bear, can’t it? For me, starting a project is often the hardest part. A favorite starting point of mine? Bead mixes! I used to shy away from using glass beads…until I found Ingrid Hein’s amazing lamp work beads. Then, I poked around a bit more, and she got me [...]
