First Beginner Project - complete!

Happy Friday to everyone!I have finished my first bead project! I hope you like them. I think they turned out nicely and cant wait to keep making more. However, so far, it's a Love/Hate relationship.I love the finished product but the tediousness of it verifies my serious lack of dexterity. I've been assured that will go away with practice so I will keep practicing!The bead...

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Necklace by Jennifer

I was privileged to be asked to make something with one of czechbeads.com's newest handmade beads.  Here is my creation.  Leave your comments I would love your opinions. The focal bead is item number 554-4510-21107, it also comes in different colors.   For the bail I used a JBB Pewter bail in silver, item #J141-134-ASLFor the clasp I used...

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Hello my name is.......

Jennifer. Here it is Friday and it is my day to blog.  I thought "hhmmm what should I blog about?"  I should introduce myself.  My name is Jennifer Baker and I am the Operations Manager here at Starman, Inc.  I see all the orders that come in over the web site, make sure orders get shipped, and maintain the warehouse here.   I get to talk to...

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Hello All !!! A bead newbie has come to the mix!!

Hello Everyone,My name is Heather and I have been hired by Starman, Inc. as the Business Manager. I'm so excited to be here in this creative environment but I have ZERO bead experience. I have been an artist all of my life, thanks to my grandfather. My usual mediums are drawing, painting, refinishing furniture and home design. With that said, it is safe to assume that I know nothing about beads, the hardware needed or the proper terms. I will explain...

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