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Get Inspired by Shells as Beads, Pendants and More [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Get Inspired by Shells as Beads, Pendants and More]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Mermaid Crowns and Mermaid Jewelry]( Designers are making mermaid-themed jewelry--including crowns!--using mermaid charms, whole shells, shell beads, seed beads, lampworked glass sea life components and lots more. Don't be one of those poor, unfortunate souls who misses out on this beautiful trend. [Read the Article ›]( [The Octopus Jewelry Trend]( Of all the species on this amazing planet, it is the octopus who is reaching out to jewelry makers and asking to be made into fantastical designs. Why does this creature capture hearts? Read the style snapshot to learn more about this sea-dwelling wonder. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Design Idea J80W]( Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Areola Shell Drops, White Litub Shell Beads and Wood Beads A stunning nod to summer with shells galore, this simple-to-string project creates a symmetrical pendant necklace and dangle earrings. Natural areola shell drops feature silver plate accents, set among wood and hand-cut heishi beads. FREE step-by-step project instructions. [View the Instructions ›]( Trend Swatch [Design Idea K424]( [Latte Art]( [Sonata]( [Dolce]( Shimmering Summer Seashells A natural shell snuggles among polymer clay replicas in this necklace design from our 2019 Creative Clays Jewelry-Making Contest. Crisp white is softened by the pale grey of [Latte Art]( and muted gold of [Dolce](. Sarita's Finalist design also includes seed beads, cultured freshwater pearls and subtle sparkle from [Sonata]( mica powder. Click on the individual swatches to shop for jewelry-making supplies in each hue. [View the Design Idea ›]( Product of the Week [Shell focals]( Shell Focals This pair of natural whole auger shell focals are highlighted with striking gold accents. They include a jump ring for easy use as an earring dangle or a single pendant on Gossamer™ chain. [Order Now ›]( Free Video of the Week [Make a Multi-Strand Necklace with Silver Beads and Shells]( Make a Multi-Strand Necklace with Silver Beads and Shells by Tammy Honaman, Author, Jewelry-Making Expert and Educator [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Artist [Featured Artist Maryna Layedra]( Maryna Layedra Since I love the ocean, I thought that I could work with real seashells, giving a different prospect to jewelry making. Creating something different and real. [Read Maryna's Story ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( "What product or process would I utilize to 'strengthen' seashells I've collected so that they can be used as pendants?" - Dawn [Read the Answer ›]( Featured Business Article [The Evolution of Artistry]( The Evolution of Artistry Courtesy of Handmade Business Sheri Gumina "eventually honed in on jewelry as my true passion. To my husband's dismay I still collect piles of little stones, twigs and seashells to use in future projects," she says. Find out more about her jewelry business journey in this article. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Sale [Spring Clearance Sale]( [Shop the Spring Clearance Sale ›]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( 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 2020 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.