February 18, 2006
What’s hot? Size really does matter, girls. Well, let’s just say this season that LENGTH does. I’m seeing lots and lots of long, longer, longest necklaces…like one from Red Envelope (designed by acclaimed jewelry artist Vallora Sabourin). Great lightweigh look, with briolettes and round crystals wrapped and hung from open delicate chain. The total chain length is 40″, which can be worn long and dangly, or looped and wrapped multiple times. GREAT versitality!
What else is new? Well, FireMountain’s annual contest rules are posted, and the prizes are fantastic. Could you use $50-1000 credit from FMG? I sure could! Entries are not due until August 31, 2006, so plenty of time to plan, create and get great photos of your best work. Twelve categories to choose from, including men’s jewelry, accessories and wearable art, along with the usual bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and textile categories.
Beadalon has some interesting new products: Scrimps, which take the place of crimp beads. The best description I can come up with is that Scrimps look like a tiny bead-shaped tire valve stem cover (you know, the one that you need to remember to put back on when you put air in your tire?). A small screw on the side of the bead is tightened and holds beading wire in place. Screwdriver is included in the kit, scrimps appear to not be sold seperately. I’ve not tried them, but found them for purchase at American Beads online for $25.66 for 10 sets (6 scrimps and one screwdriver). If anyone does try the product, be sure to drop me a line beadingpublisher@consumerhelpweb.com
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