Newsletter for Jewelry Makers - Upcycle Those Manufactured Pieces

Re-purpose jewelry components to make new products [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Re-purpose jewelry components to make new products]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Creating Masterpieces from Inexpensive Pre-Made Jewelry]( Pre-made jewelry is much more versatile than simply being worn or sold. It's easy to take apart manufactured pieces and use their components in other creations. From a simple re-stringing to a completely new design, breaking down pre-made pieces can be a fun, cost-effective way to create or sell jewelry. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [Benefits of Paying with PayPal]( Benefits of Paying with PayPal Learn about the major benefits of using PayPal with this handy article. Whether you've got your own shop or are simply looking for a way to spend wisely, this piece can help you decide if PayPal is right for you. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Design Idea J61R]( Jack O'Lantern Jack O' Lantern earrings are a simple, beloved way to create designs showing holiday spirit. Get a head start on your costume needs with this quick and easy how-to video. [View the Instructions ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( I recently bought gold-filled chains that I will resell to my customers, how do I explain gold-filled? - Rochelle [Read the Answer ›]( Trend Swatch [Design Idea J73E]( [Coruscate]( [Charge]( [Lodge]( Naranga Looking for a jewelry design that will set your product line apart from everyone else's work? This week's Trend Swatches create a vibrant design featuring seed beads. [Shaped glass beads]( stand out in this season's colors [Coruscate]( [Charge]( and [Lodge]( making an eye-catching necklace that's sure to turn heads. Want to use this palette in your own jewelry? Click on the color names to browse a selection of matching products. [View the Design Idea ›]( Featured Artist [Featured Artist Natalia Savastano]( Natalia Savastano Where and how do you sell your jewelry? I sell my designs on my two Etsy shops and on my Amazon shop for Italians. [Read Natalia's Story ›]( Product of the Week [Jewelry Box]( Jewelry Boxes Nothing polishes off the look of a finished jewelry design better than packaging. These heavyweight paper boxes with a red finish make your designs more attractive to customers and lend gifts that finishing touch. Each square box features a velveteen-flocked foam insert with notches to keep pieces in place. [Order Now ›]( Free Video of the Week [Why I Love Tool Magic]( Why I Love Tool Magic® with Kat Wisniewski [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Business Article [Should I Relaunch My Business?]( Should I Relaunch My Business? Courtesy of Handmade Business For those in the business side of jewelry-making, a short break can feel like an eternity. This helpful Q&A discusses the ins and outs of relaunching, as well as what it truly means to be "handmade." [Read the Article ›]( New Stylish Stringing Project [Design Idea KA1U]( Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Swarovski Crystal Beads, Gemstone Beads and Silk Tassel This tassel necklace jewelry set steals the show with Swarovski's shimmer effect and stunning citrine gemstone beads. Swarovski's shimmer effect is similar to the multicolored dazzle of their famous Aurora Borealis effect and results in a soft, glamorous display. The symmetrical stringing pattern is easy to re-create with the FREE step-by step instructions now available. [View the Project ›]( Featured Sale [Pre-Black Friday Sale]( Sale ends September 21st at 11:59 p.m. PT. [Shop the Pre-Black Friday Sale ›]( The health and safety of our customers and employees is our highest priority. [Health and Safety] Employees must wear masks when handling products and orders and when not in individual work area. 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.