Newsletter for Jewelry Makers - Chakras and Their Gemstones

[Chakras and Their Gemstones]( [View in Web Browser]( | Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Fire Mountain Gems and Beads]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® Shop over 100,000 Jewelry-Making Supplies Tuesday, October 24, 2017 [Halloween]( [Gift Certificates]( [JBB Findings]( . Chakras and Their Gemstones Many Western understandings of chakras involve connecting specific chakras to physical points in the body. Each chakra has also become linked to particular colors, essential oils and, of course, gemstones! Here's an overview of gemstones in the most common chakra system. [Read the article]( Featured Project . Bracelet with Crystal and Gold-Plated Pewter Beads and Hemp Cord Named after a mythological Tibetan kingdom of peace and enlightenment, the Shamballa bracelet carries meaning based on the colors, beads and cording used--making them popular for meditation. These step-by-step instructions will walk you through creating a three-bead Shamballa-style bracelet, although you can use different materials and more beads if you prefer. [View the instructions]( BEADatorial . Color Wheel and Itten's Color Theory Creative use of color has always been a hallmark of artists and skilled craftspeople who use basic color theory and different color relationships to develop their style. Learn about color schemes and harmony, then see how you can use color theory to design your next jewelry right now! [Read the article]( Book of the Week . . Mixed Media: 7 Ideas for Unique & Wearable Art Retail Price: $17.95 Now Only: $3.00 . Limited-inventory Book of the Week specials sell out quickly. This edition features 7 techniques to use for creating a range of mixed media textures and surfaces, as well as instructions for creating beautiful patinas. Projects can include photos, illustrations and step-by-step pattern instructions for beautiful, unique jewelry. [Book of the Week specials sell out quickly!]( Take advantage of the incredible low pricing on each fantastic book. Due to the limited inventory, orders for Book of the Week selections are limited to one book per order, per title. . Featured Jewelry Artist . Yvonne Jones-Myers What inspires you as a designer-artist? Everything around me! I love nature! I like to look at everything and get inspired from the uniqueness of life! I can't duplicate... [Read Yvonne's success story here]( Question of the Week . Recently I have been hearing about Shamballa bracelets. Does shamballa refer to the bead types or the method of construction? The only one I have seen was a knotted bracelet with a crystalized finish on the beads. Do you have any articles on the history of shamballa and if not would you be kind enough to write one since these bracelets seem to be growing in popularity? Thank you. - Tety [Read the answer]( Video of the Week . . Trend Swatch . . . . An asymmetrical wave of gemstone beads, [Swarovski crystal]( and pearls swirls around the neck and down the ears in this ever-changing jewelry set. A current of beads in a blend of blues, this design features dark Bliss, pale Rest and turquoise-like Zen. Achieving harmonious balance, this set is the avatar of the Serenity jewelry-making trend. Breathe, peace seeker. You've journeyed to a place you never want to leave, underneath a sky no one can take from you. [View the design idea]( Featured Business Article Stand Out in the Crowd Courtesy of Handmade Business When metal clay was new, early adopters had to be creative to discover textures and cutters. Teacher and artisan Lora Hart realized this helped them create a unique design "voice." In this article from Handmade Business magazine, she offers tips for experimenting with your environment to create your unique style. [Read the article]( Circle of Hope Did you miss our previous newsletter? Click here to view: [The Power of Color in Jewelry]( How are we doing? Your comments are welcome. [Let us know!]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( [ GOOGLE PLUS ](FireMountainGems/posts) Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc. One Fire Mountain Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373 USA US and Canada Customer Service: (800) 423-2319 International Customer Service: (541) 956-7890 To ensure you continue receiving emails from us, please add fmg@email.firemountaingems.com to your address book. You are currently subscribed as: {EMAIL} [Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Return Policy]( [View Email as a Web Page]( Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.