Newsletter for Jewelry Making: Pendant Necklaces for Everyone!

Get ideas for creating custom chains and pendants [Fire Mountain Gems and Beads - Celebrating 50 years serving you]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Get ideas for creating custom chains and pendants]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Pendant Necklaces]( A chain with a single pendant or focal may be simple, but it's a classic fashion statement that is easy to achieve and customize. Choose your favorite chain from a wide variety of metals, finishes, styles and lengths and add a focal. Get your sparkle on with crystal pendants, go for the sophistication of gemstones or the whimsy of a themed charm. Check out this article for inspiration and start creating. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [Something Other: Non-Traditional Uses for Jewelry Findings]( Something Other: Non-Traditional Uses for Jewelry Findings Explore new ways to use jewelry findings with this article about alternative uses for everything from bead caps to safety pins. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Design Idea - NH4B]( Necklace and Earring Set with Brass Focal, Crystal Passions® Beads and Gold Metal Chain Make personalized layered chain jewelry by stamping blank metal drops in this free project. Add sparkle with Crystal Passions beads in springtime colors as shown or pick another pleasing palette. [View the Instructions ›]( What's New! [Paperclip Bass Metal Chain]( Paperclip Base Metal Chain Here's where you'll find popular paperclip-style chain in several sizes and lengths for many creative applications. Available in finished neck chains and 5- and 50-foot bulk packs, these chains are great for layering and easily embellished with charms, drops or focals. [Shop ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( What tools should you use to cut silver plate chains? [Read the Answer ›]( Meet Samantha Kocsis [Featured Artist Samantha Kocsis]( I then paint each piece with acrylic paints (often using specialized iridescent, duo chrome, and glow in the dark paints) then seal it with at least three coats of an indoor/outdoor sealer to protect the finish. I then either wire wrap the pendant or add a bail and beads to finish it. Each pendant takes, from start to finish, a week or longer to create. [Read Samantha's Story ›]( Product of the Week - Precious Metal Plaque Findings [Precious Metal Plaque Findings]( These filigree-like plaques add a delicate, feminine touch to any jewelry design. Pair them with gemstones, crystals or Gossamer™ chain. Create lightweight bracelets, necklaces, earrings, tassels, fringe and more. [Shop ›]( Free Video of the Week [Top Six Types of Bails]( Top Six Types of Bails [Watch the Video ›]( PC's Corner [PC's Corner]( Spring Has Sprung Cecil the dog shares his thoughts on springtime, dog shows and paw-sible solutions to romantic woes in this heartwarming Tail Waggin' Tale. [Read the Article ›]( Color Trends [Color Trends Design Idea PA32]( [Dijon]( [Artichoke]( [Brambleberry]( Shoulder Necklace and Earring Set with Gemstone Beads, Cubic Zirconia Links and Dance With Me™ Crystal Flat Backs Sweeping gracefully across the shoulders, this elegant shoulder necklace is ideal for jewelry lovers who are unable to wear neck jewelry and for adding a touch of glamor to strapless summer styles. The muted [Brambleberry]( of amethyst are beautifully complemented with green aventurine's [Artichoke]( hues and the [Dijon]( of ametrine and gold-toned accents. [View the Design Idea ›]( Spring Clearance Sale [Spring Clearance Sale]( Don't miss our Spring Clearance Sale! Stock up on limited-inventory jewelry-making supplies and save up to 70%. At prices like this, these goodies will sell like hot cakes, so shop soon. This sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 8th. [Shop ›]( 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 2023 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.