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We are proud to announce the launch of Art Clay silver clay products and supplies at Halstead Bead! Jewelry designers have been sourcing sterling silver and gold filled findings, wire, chain and beads from Halstead Bead for 35 years now. We are proud to add the Art Clay brand of precious metal clay material to our product selection. We also have an expanded line of of wire, sheet and casting grain launching later this winter. Check it all out at www.halsteadbead.com.

Congratulations to Bridgland Studios of Oakland, CA, winner of our 2008 Halstead Bead Business Development Grant award for new jewelry designers. Complete competition results are available at www.halsteadbead.com/grant. Our other finalists were: Bridgland Studios (winner) Black Mountain Jewelry EC Design Fuzzishu Julia Failey Kincaidesigns Magboo Val Damon Judging was tough this year, as it always is. We are impressed by the creativity and business strengths we see in each year's candidate poo… Continue

Hello Indie Public Designers! I am excited to join this community of artisans in support of the handmade movement and quality American Crafts. Many of you who have new jewelry businesses may be interested in our annual business grant opportunity. We award a $6,000 business grant each summer to a new designer trying to break through on the national scene. The application process is extensive and requires submission of a design portfolio and a business plan. Judging is already underway for the 20… Continue