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Ask the Jewelry Experts: What inspired you to begin designing jewelry?

Every creative entrepreneur has to start somewhere, and successful jewelry designers and authors Nancy Alden, Stephanie Wells, and Scott David Plumlee are no exception. Before they became known for founding multi-million-dollar jewelry businesses, adorning celebrities, and teaching sold-out workshops, how did some of our favorite jewelry experts learn their skills and start designing? Their answers might surprise you as these experts take us around the world, from Egypt to the Caribbean, and look back on the beginnings of their jewelry-making journeys.

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Free Graffiti Bracelet Project from The Art of Resin Clay

For jewelry enthusiasts, resin clay is a dream come true. It’s easy to work with, cures without firing, and can mimic many different materials. Try it for yourself with this free project from The Art of Resin Clay by Sherri, Rachel, and Michelle Haab.

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Designer Spotlight: A Chat with Jennifer Chin of Hot Connections Jewelry

One glance at award-winning artist Jennifer Chin’s modern yet delicate jewelry designs, and it’s easy to see why her jewelry line is called Lush Metals. Luckily for jewelry makers, Jennifer now shares her techniques in Hot Connection Jewelry, a go-to reference for mastering the art of soldering, with 23 in-depth lessons and 15 projects straight from her workbench. We caught up with Jennifer just as she was returning from a busy show in Ann Arbor to talk about her first book, as well as how she manages to run a business and still carve out time for creative pursuits.

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Ask the Jewelry Experts: Material Obsessions

Making beautiful jewelry begins with using materials that speak to you. Three of our top jewelry authors, designers Nancy Alden, Scott David Plumlee, and Stephanie Wells, share the materials they find inspiring.

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Hot Connections Jewelry Slideshow

With Memorial Day and the Fourth of July behind us, we can rest assured that it’s all warm weather ahead (until Labor Day, that is). While we at CrafterNews are fans of our knitted, crocheted, and sewn garments, it’s time to embrace heat and show some skin. That, of course, leaves plenty of room for accessorizing!

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Watermelon – Polymer Clay Watermelon, that is

You know it’s officially summer when giant green and red watermelons begin appearing at the market. There’s no greater thirst quencher on a sweltering summer day, and no better symbol of the season. So slice open a cool, juicy watermelon, check out our polymer clay watermelon, and have a fantastic Fourth of July weekend!

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Bubble Wrap Necklace from Jewelry Upcycled! by Sherri and Michelle Haab

Earth Day 2011 is just around the corner (April 22), and what better way to celebrate than with this clever necklace? Steven James designed this elegant, eco-conscious piece by fusing layers of bubble wrap. It just goes to show, you can look good and be good to the Earth (and, be honest, who doesn’t love bubble wrap?).

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Enter to Win This Gorgeous Kumihimo Necklace by Giovanna Imperia, Author of Kumihimo Wire Jewelry!

This month, we have a new contest, this time to win yet another stunning piece of jewelry. This neckpiece, which was designed and made by internationally renowned kumihimo artist and workshop instructor Giovanna Imperia, is a project in her soon-to-be-released book, Kumihimo Wire Jewelry.

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Look What YOU Made: Playing With Kumihimo by Alyn Evans

Making jewelry is one of my favorite ways to craft, so I’m often tempted to check out our jewelry making books first, but the unusual approach of Kumihimo Wire Jewelry—a modern look at a traditional technique—along with beautiful photos and detailed instructions, are what inspired me to try this ancient braiding technique.

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Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections Project Slideshow

In Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections, Scott David Plumlee opens up a world of possibilities, creating an amazing array of jewelry all based on a traditional configuration of jump rings.

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