Hello, jewelry making friends.  This past week or so has been all about how to make and use resin jewelry components in your designs.  Have you always wondered how to make those cool resin pendants featuring your own embedded photos or other objects?  Then check out my step-by-step resin bead and pendant making project, and learn how to make resin beads today!  I am also featuring several resin jewelry designs using components from the "Fresh" brand, available at Michael's Crafts stores.  These resin components are bright and fun, and best of all--inexpensive!  Given the price of metal and gemstone beads these days, resin is a fun alternative to try when you want to make something unique and creative without spending a fortune. My latest free jewelry projects are listed below, have fun!  

Keep checking the blog each day, as I upload several new jewelry making projects every week. If you're looking for inexpensive beads and supplies discounts, be sure to check the Events Calendar for a Bead Show coming to your town.  Also, in the Jewelry Supplies group, I try to announce the latest bead store and bead website sales each week.  

Featured Member Designs & Jewelry Websites

Be sure to visit our new member pages.  You can also make new beading friends, interact with other members, and ask your jewelry questions right on the forum.   You can also upload and share your own photos and jewelry ideas with everyone.  Below are some featured member designs this week.  Thanks for sharing your jewelry ideas and inspiration! If you'd like to see your own jewelry design featured on the site and in the newsletter, all you have to do is come join us and upload your photos.  

Promote Yourself! Also, if you have your own jewelry website, you can add your profile and mini-store to our Shop pages!  Come check the latest member shop pages for Pretty $5 Earrings from Patti Ann at Etsy, and Katie Jeans Jewelry Website, and Sparkling Dragon Designs. You can add your own Jewelry Shop page to the site within minutes, and if you have questions, just post it on the Forum and I would be happy to help.

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Forum Discussions and Helpful Tips

Come read the latest Forum discussions and weigh in.  Maybe you have some ideas for a fellow jewelry designer to help them out, or maybe you have some questions of your own.  Visit the forum discussions and read on...

Put in a Tough Spot, Any Advice? 

Pricing for my Weave Bracelet?

Where to Find Craft Fairs to Sell your Jewelry

Jewelry Party Brochures and Catalog Templates

Free Jewelry Projects & Ideas 

Here are some fun new resin jewelry projects, enjoy!  Just click the links to visit each project page, where you can read detailed step by step instructions with photos on how to make each jewelry project.  And this week, be sure to check the new "How to Make Resin Pendants and Beads Project"

That's it for this week's newsletter. If you enjoy the site, please invite your friends.  The more beaders we get on the site, the more fun we will have sharing ideas and information about jewelry making!  Have a great week, and have fun beading and making jewelry.  Thanks for visiting!