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I know this doesn't take a whole lot of tutoring...it's more of an introduction to a little gadget I have found indispensible in my shop. This little work horse is so efficient at removing tarnish...it truly is amazing. In the kind of work I do it is virtually impossible to clean in between all the wire and stones. A normal ultrasonic just doesn't cut it, and besides it isn't safe for most stones. So first and foremost, let me introduce you to.....ta da...the Speed Brite Mini!… Continue

Are you ready? Are you ready to take your craft to the next level? Are you ready to be excited and discouraged all in the same day? Do you love what you do? Does it give you a thrill when someone wants to purchase your handcrafted item? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, you are ready to plunge into the wonderful world of Etsy! Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade. Their mission and vision statement says, “to enable people to make a living… Continue

With the latest rush in popularity to being "green", I have contemplated how I could incorporate that into my jewelry. It is definitely a part of my life: I recycle, carry my own grocery sacks, reuse, reuse, reuse, and truly place value on the environment. But when it came to jewelry...I was stumped. One reason I struggled is the fact that most metal is recycled to begin with. So to say I've made a conscience effort to be "green" is really not fair. It needed to be more deliberate, more purpose… Continue

Oh happy day! My Etsy shop made it to the very front page of Buried Treasury. Yippee!! I'm so very excited...can you tell? :) I stumbled upon Buried Treasury and if you haven't been there yet...ya gotta go. Timothy from Timothy Adams Design is not only a very gifted artist himself, but he is also the host of this incredible site. It is a amaz… Continue

I had the privilege yesterday to be featured on the blog My Chic Things as their giveaway artist. Thanks Beth!!! When I was deciding on what piece to use as the giveaway, I chose a brand new design. This necklace was born out of my love for creating handstamped, personalized jewelry...as well as wanting it to be something affordable that could be given as a special gift. So without further ado....the… Continue