I just wanted to say "hi" to all fellow beaders. I have been beading for about two years but recently decided to try wire crochet and I love it. It's another challenge and I love a challenge. I have designed several bracelets and a few necklaces. Has anyone else tried wire crochet? I find...

Hi, my name is Leigh ( that's where the L in LAWJewelryDesigns comes from, btw). I'm so glad to be here ! If you want to see my creations, go to www.lawjewelrydesigns.weebly.com . It includes a Designs Gallery, Leigh's Blog, and videos.

Two great places to buy and sell jewelry are on etsy and artfire. I have bought and sold jewelry and supplies on both sites and have absolutely no complaints. My sites are http://bstrung.etsy.com and http://bstrung.artfire.com. There are thousands of other sellers on both sites. Give them a try I am...

Hello just joined the beadstyle group. I live in (brrrr) Wisconsin, USA it is getting cold here - yuck. Lets see Im a mom of 2 great kids, 2 cats and am working pt at our school. I bead sew create almost every day. I am trying to get my ETSY shop to be more productive as I am only able to work Pt outside...

Hello to all you wondeful people. I've been making jewelry and other crafts for many years and am mostly self taught. After reading Bead Style for a few months I've learned different ideas from many of the people featured in the magazine, and have thought up new designs. The articles in both...

Hello. This is my first post. I wanted to say hello to my fellow bead addicts. I began beading a few years ago, now I make Lampwork beads. Take a look at the Lampwork beads I make at my website at www.lyndasbeaddreams.etsy.com See you around! ~ Lynda

Hi. Melissa here. This is my first time on the forum and I hope to find some interesting information, and hope to make some friends as well. I just started my business, "Earthbound Creations" in April '08 and I'm still learning how to make this business really work for me. I have done...

My daughters and I have made a small business out of beading and we've been at this since May this year. We have created so many necklaces, bracelets and earrings that we have run out of names for the different pieces. Since our pieces are one-of-a-kind, this became a problem especially if we wanted...

It's getting closer to Fall and I'm wondering what gemstones and glass colors will be "in" this fall. Does anyone know? Are small beads out and large beads in? What's the favorite metal color for the fall? Are chains still important? I have lots of gemstones in my gemstone box waiting...

Helloooo! My name is Taylor and I've been making jewelry for about 3 years. I am so excited to have found this community! My jewelry tends to be simple, bright and fun. I work with sterling, brass, gunmetal and semi-precious stones. I try to make my jewelry as affordable as possible. I make a lot...