Newsletter for Jewelry Makers - The Bird Is the Word

Avian-Themed Jewelry Is All the Rage [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Avian-Themed Jewelry Is All the Rage]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [The Bird's the Word]( Get inspired by the influential symbolism of birds and watch your design ideas take flight! These remarkable creatures have become a fashion statement and are being included as the primary subject for jewelry pieces. Here's a look at what these soaring sensations can bring to jewelry designs. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [What a Hoot--Owls in Jewelry]( What a Hoot--Owls in Jewelry In addition to their undeniable intrigue, owls have held deep spiritual power and symbolic meaning across many different cultures. Read this Style Snapshot to learn more about this iconic symbol and its place in your jewelry designs. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Design Idea F537]( A Stroke of Style Let these flying swallows soar along with crystal iridescent green pearls, indicolite beads, and Pacific opal beads all from Swarovski crystals. Create your own using step-by-step instructions. [View the Instructions ›]( Trend Swatch [Design Idea K938]( [Acadia]( [Black Tea]( [Creme]( Toucan Take a trip to the forests of Argentina to search for the rare Swarovski crystal rhinestone Toucan, the creation of Alesia Ananjeva. This rare species of toucans can be recognized by their glittering surfaces, with bodies in the color of [Black Tea]( breasts and faces of [Créme]( and beaks of [Acadia](. They can be overly friendly, and their small sizes make them eager to land on hats and cling to them like brooches. If you want to design using the colors of this rare and mystical bird, click on the swatches to search that color. [View the Design Idea ›]( Product of the Week [White Dove Porceliain Beads]( White Dove Porcelain Beads White porcelain is the painter's canvas of jewelry making, as you can easily embellish it with paint, gemstones, or any other thing your creative mind can come up with. Or they can be left plain, letting the natural, attractive beauty of the doves shine through. [Order Now ›]( Free Video of the Week [Creating a Feathered Galumphus Bird]( Creating a Feathered Galumphus Bird Presented by Christi Friesen, Award-Winning Artist [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Artist [Featured Artist Sheila K. Christie]( Sheila K. Christie I came upon the feathers and built the idea and the piece around them - Icarus' wax wings would be burning on the way down and the Phoenix's wings would just be taking flight from the fire. The design is styled to represent wings overlapped/resting. [Read Sheila's Story ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( "I saw a wire-wrap sterling silver pendant shaped like a bird's nest. It held pearls as the eggs. Can you suggest a pattern for wrapping the nest? And because it is dainty, what gauge of wire would you suggest?" - Jacquelline [Read the Answer ›]( Featured Business Article [Networking the Old-Fashioned Way]( Networking the Old-Fashioned Way Courtesy of Handmade Business Just because the world has become digital doesn't mean the old networking ways are for the birds. Adding that old-fashioned touch can be all the difference between being crazy as a loon and growing your business with a personalized touch. [Read the Article ›]( New Stylish Stringing Project [Design Idea KA0Y]( Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Black Onyx Gemstone Beads, Swarovski® Crystal Beads and Cubic Zirconia and Sterling Silver Pendants Black stone jewelry is making a comeback in fashion and combined with gold or diamonds is mysteriously intriguing. This design is right on trend with black onyx gemstone beads and cubic zirconia elements for extra shimmer and shine. Discover how to make this stunning necklace pendant and add to jewelry collections today with the FREE step-by-step instructions. [View the Project ›]( Featured Sale [black leather scrap mix]( [Shop Black Leather Scrap Mix ›]( Don't miss out on the Black Leather Scrap Mix Sale! The versatility of black leather scraps offers tons of design options. Add small pieces for incredible texture and accents or mix-and-match scrap sizes and colors to create intricate mosaic effects. The possibilities are yours to create! 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