Monthly Archives: August 2011

Making a Jewelry Photography Prop

Posted on August 31, 2011 by charlenesevier

I’ve been working on my photos, trying to make them better and trying to create a more cohesive look for my shop. It’s a struggle many of us grapple with at times. I need to acquire a relative or close … Continue reading →

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Denim Lapis and Coin Bracelet

Posted on August 29, 2011 by charlenesevier

I think I’ve finally broken out of my single strand bead bracelet mode. Seriously, that was where my natural tendencies leaned, but I got to where I wanted to stretch and enhance what I was doing. A single strand can … Continue reading →

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Stacked Bracelets and Beady Links

Posted on August 28, 2011 by charlenesevier

Source: etsy.com via Marley on Pinterest Source: thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com via HH on Pinterest . Stacked or wrapped bracelets are all the rage right now. And I can see why, they are just so gosh darn pretty. I’ve seen many examples like … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Repairs

Posted on August 27, 2011 by charlenesevier

Do you do them or do you say – no way. Some people have found jewelry repair to bring in a nice little income on the side. Other people think repairs are the devil and won’t touch them. I do … Continue reading →

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Splendid Bead Soup Ingredients

Posted on August 26, 2011 by charlenesevier

This is what I received from my partner Amanda and did she do right be me? I’m saying – yes she did! I’ve been seeing filigree components like the one she sent but have never used one. I’ve also never … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ring A Day

Posted on August 24, 2011 by charlenesevier

The Ring a Day challenge was simply an amazing, heroic feat pulled off by a group of jewelry artists. I admire each and every person who participated. I followed a few of the blogs, like Thomasin Durgin’s, but it really … Continue reading →

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Making Little Tweaks

Posted on August 23, 2011 by charlenesevier

I’ve been wanting to make these earrings for a while now. Basically because I wanted to use the finding. I just thought it was so pretty. But no beads wanted to cooperate with it. Goes that way sometimes. So I … Continue reading →

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Button and Dark Metal Earrings

Posted on August 22, 2011 by charlenesevier

I’ve always liked incorporating buttons into my jewelry and I think it can be done no matter what style of jewelry you make – well, almost. Right now, I am still in my dark metal phase and found a way … Continue reading →

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Meet my Bead Soup Partner

Posted on August 21, 2011 by charlenesevier

Her name is Amanda Cargill Austin and she’s from Oregon. Without Bead Soup, we never would have known each other. It’s nice to have a way to connect with another jewelry designer. Amanda has a lovely blog called Sea Shore … Continue reading →

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Bird Coin Necklace

Posted on August 18, 2011 by charlenesevier

This is the first coin I ever cut out. When I took a class that showed me how to use a jeweler’s saw, one of the assistants showed a coin he had cut out and I was just in awe. … Continue reading →

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