Newsletter for Jewelry Makers - Creative Clays Contest

Winners Announcement [Fire Mountain Gems and Beads - Celebrating 45 years serving you]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Winners Announcement]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Winners Announced]( Congratulations Sarah Machtey! Her jewelry set and self-containing storage container to match were clever creations that the judges couldn't deny. See the details of her beautiful Rainbow Rock Garden that took the Grand Gold prize as well as the rest of the amazing finalist pieces for the 2018 Creative Clays Jewelry-Making Contest. [View the Winners and Finalists ›]( Beadatorial [Make Your Own Clay Cutters]( How to Make Your Own Clay Cutters Want to make multiples of a consistent shape out of polymer clay, but you can't find the right-shaped cutter? Make your own clay cutters! It's easier than you might think. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set G327]( Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set with Fimo® Polymer Clay and Magic-Glos® Top Coat Create a far-out necklace and earring design by making some '70s-inspired patterns with Fimo Professional clay. Each step is laid out and the design is ready for your own personalization. [View the Instructions ›]( Trend Swatch [Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set J545]( [Syncopation]( [Bebop]( [Vibes]( Bib-Style Necklace with Polymer Clay, Seed Beads and Antique Brass-Plated Steel Beads The urge simply couldn't be resisted to give Kristina Joseph's Shades of the Old West a special mention from this year's Creative Clays contest. Combining on-trend hues of dusty red [Vibes]( turquoise [Bebop]( and worn leather [Syncopation]( Kristina created a necklace that is both trendy and timeless with its homage to the Old West. Use your favorite polymer clay, such as [Cernit®]( to re-create gemstone and other natural surfaces. If you are similarly inspired by Southwestern palettes, shop jewelry supplies in matching colors by clicking on each swatch. [View the Design Idea ›]( New Stylish Stringing Project [Charming Leaves: Necklace and Dangle Earring Set J20J]( [View the Project ›]( Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Antique Brass-Plated Brass Charms, Swarovski® Crystals and Rhyolite Gemstone Beads This week's featured jewelry set is infused with an autumn influence of Swarovski crystal beads and designer-quality rhyolite gemstone beads, which turns over an extraordinary leaf motif for a captivating look. The simple leaf has transformed into enduring beauty throughout jewelry history and this vintage-inspired take in antique brass-plated brass is a timeless addition to jewelry lines and fashion wardrobes. Learn more about the symbolism of leaves in jewelry and how bead caps can cleverly frame beads in a vintage style. Find the FREE step-by-step stringing instructions. [Read the Article ›]( Free Video of the Week [How to Create a Zipper Cane Using Polumer Clay]( How to Create a Zipper Cane Using Polymer Clay Hosted by Rose [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Artist [Featured Artist Christi Friesen]( Christi Friesen Multimedia artist Christi Friesen is most notably recognized for her innovative approach to polymer clay designs. Christi has written a number of books on polymer clay designs and is a regular contributor to beading magazines. She specializes in combining ... [Read Christi's Story ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( I'm new to polymer clay but I know I'll be able to use my cake decorating skills to sculpt some really neat flowers for my jewelry. When making a design that is several pieces put together, is there anything special that I need to do to ensure that my work doesn't fall apart after it's baked? Or do the pieces bond together while they are baking? [Read the Answer ›]( Featured Business Article Shine and Restore Courtesy of Handmade Business magazine Interested to learn how other artists maintain their livelihood from handcrafted creations? Here are six passionate artists with their stories and advice on how to make it in the world of handmade. [Read the article ›]( 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 2018 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.