Trying out a TierraCast Kit
Hello! Today I am trying out a TierraCast Kit, designed by Tracy Proctor, that I won by attending and watching the virtual Great Bead Extravaganza! As one of the jewelry making suppliers who did a series of tutorials and giveaways at the Great Bead Extravaganza TierraCast’s segment was a must watch live for me.
What is The Great Bead Extravaganza? With the inability to do in person bead shows this past year, The Great Bead Extravaganza was created as a series of virtual events, providing a dedicated space were jewelry-making suppliers and educators, could do video tutorials, giveaways, kits and sales. Allowing all levels of bead and jewelry-making enthusiasts a chance to learn, see new products and get inspiration!
Interested in more about the The Great Bead Extravaganza? Hop on over to their FB group, become a member and attend FREE periodic virtual events, HERE.Check out the TierraCast Facebook page if you want to see more tutorials and inspiration. Interested in ordering you own TierraCast kits and supplies? See if your favorite Jewelry Supplier carries them!
Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!February 2021 Magical Mystery Bead Box
As I have noted before I have an ongoing love for mystery boxes and grab bags. It should come as no surprise that I love to test out bead box subscriptions, Jesse James Beads Magical Mystery Beads Box being one of them.
Each month JJB creates a different theme box with a coordinating selection of jewelry supplies. From natural stones, wood, glass, metal, resin, acrylic, fiber and more, you never know what you might get with each theme.Take a look at my Opening of the Jesse James Beads Magical Mystery Bead Box from February 2021 and a spontaneous tutorial using a small portion of the supplies:
You can buy the mystery Jesse James Beads boxes on a month to month basis and sometimes previous month’s boxes go on sale or even on clearance. I currently have a three month subscription which comes out to $42.48 a box. I personally can say I don’t always like every theme of every mystery box, however I don’t have a problem finding uses for the jewelry supplies contained in their boxes.
Interested in getting your own Jesse James Beads Subscription Box? Take a look at what they have in stock: https://shrsl.com/2witu
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Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!
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Grab Bags from Potomac Beads
Always on the search for suppliers of art supply grab bags and mystery boxes I heard about Potomac Beads. With many bead weavers and embroiders reviewing their selection of subscription boxes and grab bags as some of the best on the market, they had my interest. After getting a notification that their Grab Bags were on sale for $8.99 each, Jami Bostjancic of Accent Allusions and I knew we had to order a few.
Typically the contents can be valued at $30-40. No two grab bags are the same, and can contain any assortment of Seed Beads, Crystals, Gemstones, Czech Glass, Resin, and findings.Interested in seeing what else Potomac Beads carries or if they have more grab bags in stock? Take a look at the Potomac Beads website.
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Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!
*This is an affiliate post, which means it contains affiliate links. If you do make a purchase via my affiliate link, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This fee goes towards the funding of more art projects. I greatly appreciate your support. To read my full disclosure, click here.Mystery Box Opening from Allegory Gallery
Sometimes good things seemingly appear out of the blue. While roaming social networks last year I was suggested an independently owned bead shop called Allegory Gallery. Located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, owned by William Jones and Andrew Thornton. They have friendly weekday live streams of selling beads, jewelry supplies, artwork and free jewelry tutorials on their Allegory Gallery Facebook page.
As per Allegory Gallery’s website: “We are a creative space that’s one part bead store, one part jewelry boutique, one part fine art gallery, and one part gift shop. The aim of Allegory Gallery is to promote artisan craftspeople, inspire the community to explore their creativity, and act as a focal point for classes and artistic education in the area.”
I started sharing their lives with my beading bestie, Jami Bostjancic of Accent Allusions, and we were both fast fans of Allegory Gallery. Over time we found that Allegory Gallery offers Mystery Boxes every few months, and they are typically hard to get. Typically containing gemstone strands, handcrafted items, glass/ceramic/wood/crystal beads, vintage beading supplies, luxury bead blends, pendants and more. After missing a few Jami and I were able to order one! They range in price, but this box, including shipping, was $75, the retail value of the contents of each box far exceed their asking price.As continuing fans of Allegory Gallery’s wonderful shop, we wanted to share some of the joy we get from ordering from this small business. We hope you give their shop a look. You might just find that rare or one of kind jewelry supply or art piece you were looking for.
Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!Jesse James Beads Etruscan Jewelry Tutorial
Hello! As you might already know I am a big fan of ancient history and beads, any possible way I can combine those two makes me one happy designer. Recently Jesse James Beads started a Rising Stars program to see if some designers might be willing to create tutorials, in whatever style they like, using Jesse James Beads materials. I am honored to announce I was chosen to create a video for them using some of my favorite JJB supplies and inspirations!
Now of course I couldn’t just do a basic tutorial, I wanted an inspiration that was different, yet beautiful. I picked the ancient Etruscan civilization as my focus for this project. An ancient culture that flourished in an area of the Mediterranean that is now known as Italy. Using their sense of style, color and layout I created a modern take on a ancient sense of style. Why don’t you take a look:Supplies:
Cox 3389 Creative Color Wheel https://amzn.to/3rzrFJd
JJB Tibetan Sunrise Strand https://shrsl.com/2s4h4
JJB Bead Strand in Royal Red https://shrsl.com/2s4hh
JJB Tibet Boho Bead Bundle https://shrsl.com/2s4gp
JJB Gold Chain Reaction 5 pack Bundle https://shrsl.com/2s4i5
2inch 21gauge gold plated eye pins
Beadalon Jump Rings In Gold 4mm https://shrsl.com/2s1na
Beadalon Lobster Clasp Set https://shrsl.com/2s1nb
JJB Tassels https://shrsl.com/2s4is
JJB Assorted Red crystals https://shrsl.com/2s4kv
Memory Wire Assorted in Gold https://jessejamesbeads.com/collections/beadalon/products/memory-wire-assorted-set-in-gold
Gold Plate Earring Wires https://amzn.to/3cNTZn1
Round nose pliers https://amzn.to/36RakU9
2 Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
While you are on YouTube wander on over to my Channel and take a look.
Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!
*This is an affiliate post, which means I received an assortment of products as a compensation for the creation of art and/or may contain affiliate links. If you do make a purchase via my affiliate link, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This fee goes towards the funding of more art projects. I greatly appreciate your support. To read my full disclosure, click here.
Ancient and Contemporary Inspired Artistry