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Why you should buy HANDMADE crafts
Tired of buying the same old machine-made art or crafts? Supporting your local artists is a good move. Find out why…
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Big pictures sell products
Want to sell jewellery online? If you’ve got great product pictures it’s a done deal. If you don’t, you’re wasting your time. Find out who’s doing it right and who’s not quite got the hang of things. Read on.
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Hot for Honeysuckle?
Ever wondered why there always seems to be a favoured colour of the year? It’s not just down to trends filtering through the market. From fashion jewellery to this season’s shades of clothing, Pantone sets the palette. Read more.
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Where’s your jewellery Ms. Famous?
Sometimes delicate jewellery just doesn’t cut it. When you need to make a statement or get noticed, ensuring you’re wearing something bold and perhaps a little bit eccentric (though not tacky) is a must. Read more.
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Jewellery tools you would never have thought to use…
Okay so if you ever want to know why I can’t afford to go out with you, here’s the reason. But, let’s not judge…it’s all for a good cause - the cause of learning! Intrigued? Yes you are. Here’s what I bought: Blow torch – AMAZING. This is the most exciting purchase I have made ...
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What colours should you choose?
I draw inspiration from what’s been done before. Think of cultures that use vivid colours in their clothing, tapestries and jewellery. Don’t be limited to just googling ‘Native American Jewellery’ or ‘Zulu Jewellery’. Really give yourself something to work with. You never know, you may find a tapestry design that you can copy and print ...
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Creative things to do with old or boring clothes:
Yes, there’s a simple way to spice up something you’re a little tired of. In my case, it’s usually t-shirts or bits of jewellery I’m sick of seeing. Take a look and see what I’ve done to boring old Walmart tank tops using Scribbles 3D fabric paint. You can do the same thing to jewellery:
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Handmade jewellery isn’t just about pre-made beads
Using pre-made beads doesn’t always feel hugely creative. If you take more enjoyment out of making things from scratch, polymer clay is a great medium to invest in. While Sculpey clay products are expensive, their clay isn’t too overpriced. Read more…