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Some of you like Laura B. missed Claire’s Etsy store – she had truly unique items and kits. But fortunately, she now has her new online store of the same name,  Supply Emporium Online, and we can all rejoice.   Laura especially loved her bead packs and fast shipping! Melody was another fan, “I like a lot […]

NASA’s SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is actually a scientific research institute which looks for life beyond Earth. So far, scientists have not yet discovered any evidence although they do keep looking using different techniques. If they do, rest assured, it will not be buried news as the conspiracy theorists believe.  Meanwhile, for the rest of […]

The traditional technique of hand knotting gemstones and pearls can be traced to ancient times. You can see examples of Egyptian hand-knotted strands of lapis lazuli and carnelian beads, turquoise from Mesopotamia, and pearls from Persia in many museums with ancient jewelry collections. Some knots formed on antiquated beaded jewelry strung with natural fibers are, […]

Beadwork is not just about making jewelry.  You can make all kinds of decor items too! I’ve written about beaded boxes before (see links below). But Florida based Shannon of TheSparklyEngineer is a whiz because she uses bead embroidery instead which is accomplished on a foundation. She is adept at  making 3D bead embroidered structures […]

Many long time readers of my blog might remember Claire’s amazing handmade polymer clay components and kits from this previous feature. She has a wonderful way of combining her components with beawork to create original designs.  She is back with her new online store,  Supply Emporium Online a and one lucky winner will be able to pick some gorgeous […]

Sandra Lupo is a talented jewelry maker and tool inventor who’s building on the legacy of her family with everything she makes. Over coffee, Sandra told me about her jewelry journey. Here it is, in her own words: ABOVE: Celestial Orbs Neckpiece by Sandra Lupo with Debra Weiss. Photo: David Orr for the Art of […]

  When I first contacted Florida based Sylvie Camps of PeyoteBeadArt, she thought her work was not a good fit for my blog. Her reasoning? She can no longer update her collection with fresh patterns because she can no longer bead due to her poor eyesight and uncooperative hands.   But that really does not matter. […]

Red lipstick has long been the symbol of feminine power and sensuality. Did you know the earliest lipstick date back thousands of years to early civilisations? Lipstick grew popular in Europe by the 16th century and has never lost its favor with the fair sex to this day.  That red lips trend also appears in […]

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