Hi there, I just wanted to let everyone know about the site I found today.  It's called www.udayanasilver.com.  I was going out of my mind at the beautiful things.  Their prices are really reasonable, but I was so disappointed to see that there was a $75 minimum order.  I absolutely can't afford to order that much ...

Hi there, Two places I have found very good prices on sterling silver beads are gemshow-online.com (I'm not 100% sure where the hyphen goes) and bluemud.com.  I buy from these two all of the time and am always pleased. Hope I helped, Laura

Crystal, Welcome!!!  I can't wait to see some of your work. Laura

Welcome!!!   Bring on the questions. Laura

Welcome to our forum.  You will love it here.  Please feel free to ask any questions or give advice. Laura

Here are a few places that I know for sure carry "crackle beads": beadsrfun.com magpiegemstones.com firemountaingems.com Hope I helped, Laura

Hi there, Welcome!!!  You will like this forum.  I looked at your Etsy site and you have some really beautiful items on there.  You've done great with your sales.  I'm starting out slow, but my sales are starting to pick up.  I also sell out of a beauty shop near my MIL and I will do my first craft fair in ...

Hi Shepherd, Welcome to our forum.  Your Dreamcatcher jewelry sounds beautiful.  I can't wait to see them.  My husband and I love dreamcatchers.  We have them hanging in the rear-view mirrors of both of our cars.  You sound like a very creative and talented lady.  It's very nice to meet you. Laura

Welcome!  It's so nice to meet you. Laura

It takes a while to master crimping.  A good set of crimping pliers is a must.  Two pieces of advice I have for you are things I have learned through trial and error.  First, if my crimp isn't 3mm long, I always use two.  I feel that it just makes my pieces sturdier and stronger.   Second,  I've ...