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Crimping Help Needed

jupstar — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:01:53 +0000

I crimped #2 crimp beads on Beadalon 0.46mm 7 bead stringing wire and I could not make it hold.I did everything as instructed, but my crimping pliers could not snug the bead tightly (I did two-step crimping) and finally I just used tip of my pliers to flatten crimp bead.Thank you. Irina Collister.
email: lisichka.moh@gmail.com

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What Ttechnique Is Used For A Tribal Thread Wrapped Choker?

jupstar — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:09:38 +0000

I’m trying to find any info or tutorials on the method for creating this type of tribal Read more: What Ttechnique Is Used For A Tribal Thread Wrapped Choker?

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What Ttechnique Is Used For A Tribal Thread Wrapped Choker?

Glass Stretch Photo Jewelry Bracelets

jupstar — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:30 +0000

I cannot seem to find them for less than $15 each. That seems like retail pricing even though it is on wholesale sites..Amazing new collection from Alissia Melka-Teichroew, also known as byAMT- the designer of the diamond ring collection and ‘ring a day’.They apparently aren’t real silver for that price even for wholesale. But I am interested in them too.

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Glass Stretch Photo Jewelry Bracelets

Interview: Dixie Darling

jupstar — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:58:04 +0000

Interview with Dixie Darling – one third of Fancy’s upcoming show ‘Accumulation’

First, lets start with where you get started, where’d you go to school?

dd: I got my BFA, in painting, at the University of Montevallo in Alabama. After that I decided after spending two weeks at Penland that jewelry was for me, so, i moved to Chicago and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, then transfered to the University of Oregon’s jewelry program.

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Interview: Dixie Darling

Interview with Sarah Loertscher

jupstar — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:59:43 +0000

Sterling silver, steel, gold, ebony. I feel like silver and I are old friends now- we have been working together for 8 years or so. I like gold a lot, but have much to learn to feel comfortable and confident with it. Ebony is so satisfying to carve, and I love the way that wood smells, versus metal- wood is so much softer, and you seal it with delicious-smelling oil… it’s a treat to work with.

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Interview with Sarah Loertscher

Interview: Rachel Rader

jupstar — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:02:32 +0000

The jewelry I’ve been making is really an extension of my empire: the Mermaid Empire. I wanted to make pieces that people could wear that related to my sculptural glass work. I’ve been making jewelry for as long as I can remember creating. I love that jewelry is the one form of craft that you can make and show off on your body to the world. You can’t very well do that with a ceramic teapot. Well, I guess you could but it would look very silly.

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Interview: Rachel Rader

Jointed Jewels byAMT

jupstar — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:58:44 +0000

Amazing new collection from Alissia Melka-Teichroew, also known as byAMT- the designer of the diamond ring collection and ‘ring a day’.
“It started as an exploration of ball joints, commonly found in cars and hip replacements. Alissia Melka-Teichroew had the idea of creating a ball joint -normally assembled with separate parts- as one single piece. Through the use of selective laser sintering she was able to literally make a ball inside a ball. Hence, the industrial connecter was transformed into an object of beauty and wonder”

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Jointed Jewels byAMT

Opening Night for Accumulation

jupstar — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:02:47 +0000

In case you missed the opening reception, here are a couple photos. The work will be on view and available for purchase through the end of the month. If you have any questions contact one of us in the shop.normally assembled with separate parts- as one single piece. Through the use of selective laser sintering she was able to literally make a ball inside a ball. Hence, the industrial connecter was transformed into an object of beauty and wonder

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Viktor & Rolf at Studio Job Gallery

jupstar — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:08:52 +0000

Viktor & Rolf at Studio Job Gallery

All custom projects are subject to a $200 consultation fee. This fee is non refundable, but credited towards the balance of your order. A 20% rush fee is added to all projects needed in two weeks or less. Work begins only after a 50% deposit has been received. We do not accept returns or exchanges on custom merchandise.Loving the incredible dolls by Viktor&Rolf on view at Studio Job’s Antwerp based design gallery.

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Viktor & Rolf at Studio Job Gallery

V?k Prj?nsd?ttir

jupstar — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:06:53 +0000

This has been around for a few years, we just wanted to remember it’s awesomeness.

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V?k Prj?nsd?ttir