Winners of the Black Opal Triplet Givaway!

EarthLifeShop on etsy.com,A.SBicherton on Facebook & Amberdawn Jewelry on Blogspot.Congrats to all,looking forward to hearing from you!Thanks for being a part of Beading On A Budget!Have a safe Halloween

Jamie

Black Opal Triplets

Similar to a doublet, but has three pieces sandwiched together, with a thin piece of precious opal cemented to a backing and a clear quartz cap placed on top to protect and bring out the colour of the opal.

Triplets are cut with very thin wire blade. This cutting machine had metal block about 4 inches long with hundred odd fine cutting wires, extremely thin. Thinner than piece paper it will cut opal into thin slices. A one ounce block of opal may only cut 50 large opals say 18x13mm. The opal slice is then glued onto black base, so the black colour base really enhances the thin slice opal. The cutter then glues opal cabs, either quartz or acrylic.

Triplets are good to see strong fire colour for reasonable price. We recommend not to wear triplets in shower or washing up as water does sometimes seep in to glue joint and you will loose some fire colours. But I have seen ladies with 20 year old triplet rings that they have worn everyday and still look good. Sometimes after few years just quick polish on top of cab brings up good fire colour also. Opal triplets are good start to the enjoyment of opals.

Opal Auctions stocks a range of triplets

We are giving away 3 of these Black Opal Triplets the month of October 2010,3 names will be picked from our followers here,on facebbok,twitter, and friends who heart our shop on etsy!We will notify you October 31st 2010!

New Fancy Earwire Tutorial

While on facebook one of my wonderful customers asked me to create a three hole earwire, without soldering. Right away I started to play with some bare copper wire and this is this result(see pic above).The design is simple,clean & elegant!Add gemstones,charms,whatever you like to dangle from each hole/loop. The tutorial is available in our etsy shop and is on sale now for just $2.20.

Torch oxidizing and Briolette wrapping

Beading On A Budget How To Torch Oxidize Copper

Jewelers Block

With July starting and what I am sure will be a beautiful summer comming I am at a loss for creativity. I have come to a sudden hault on jewelry design ideas and in a bit of a tizzy. Here is what I did

I went to the store picked up a big Chocolate Chip Cookie and other much needed household goods. On my way to the checkout line I picked up all the big Magazines like Cosmo,People,Life,Ebony,Essence,Stars,Good Housekeeping,The Sun. Why you ask? Well I wanted to see what colors and styles are hot with the models and Stars this season. I and glad to say this paid off!Not only did I get some really great reading but an eyefull of great colors and a huge spark in creativity. I am back and I am happy. Hope to see an of you Illinios folk at the Braidwood Summer Fest on July 17th &18th from 9am-?.

Ear Wire Tutorial

New Artisan Jewelry Finds on Etsy

Here are a few Artisan Jewelry finds http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyShiningStarDesigns on Etsy.
Amethyst Purple and Silver-tone Floral Bracelet~

Description
This is another one of those creations that takes my breath away. The purple glass beads are so lovely and the color of amethyst. I used silver-tone metal floral and rose beads.

Length is 7.5 inches.

Here is another beautiful piece by NyShinnigStarDesigns stop by and take a look here http://www.etsy.com/listing/48827632/shiny-hematite-magnetic-hearts-necklace

Summer Style/Trends for Beading

Summer is approching fast, in fact with the weather being in the 80's & 90's here in Chicago I would say it is here. This brings me to think about summer styles & trends.What are the hot and in color for jewelry this season? I have done some research on this and found brights and neons as well as white & Copper are hot at this moment. The "handmade look" is a big hit now, I have customers wanting handforged clasp more now than ever. Just 3 days ago there was a request for a large handstamped clasp with the letter "L" on it and then a gentlemen wanted the date him & his wife met stamped on a clasp.With all that being said think of the possabilities of different clasps, add them in the front of your design as a hidden clasp, make them bold & big,give them a high polish finish. Send your pictures of a finished piece to us at designsbydestiny10@yahoo.com and we will pick ONE to be featured here and on our facebook page, you will also win $10.00 of beads/supplies from our shop!Deadline is June 30th 2010!

Ok,as we promissed you we have uploaded our 1st Free tutorial to YouTube and here it is! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBqlWt_-968 Earring Findings-Faceted India Agate & Bare Copper...........these are available at BeadingonaBudget.etsy.com in Copper or Sterling Silver.
What do think? Hope you love & Thanks so much for looking!There will be more to come and they will get better as I go, this one is my 1st!:)

New shippment in and listed! Stamp sets for metal stamping just $9.99! We have Magnesite in many variations......they are just stunning and all unique! New Goddess findings sample sent FREE in celebration of my Birthday offer is valid from May 17th-May 21st with any purchase at BeadingonaBudget.etsy.com

Jewelry Design On A Budget

Hello and welcome to Beading and Jewelry design on a budget, here you will find many ideas on jewelry design and beading. At BeadingonaBudget.etsy.com you find a wide selection of Gemstone Beads, Glass beads, Faceted gemstone, Gemstone Rough,Tools,Cabs, and so much more at low low prices. We are a family based Bead & Jewelry Supply Business run by myself, my daughter Destiny and my Husband Brian......we work hard to find those deals for you!