I’m attracted to colorful, shiny things. Which is probably why I love jewelry. I collect it and I make my own too. For me, the creative process usually starts with something (or many somethings) that I find interesting and then I go from there. Sometimes though, it is nice to look at what others have done. You might find a really cool color combination or see something used in a brand new way. Bead magazines and books are a really great resource. The library offers Bead & Button and Bead Style magazines on Zinio as well as many jewelry making books. Here are some fun titles that I have enjoyed looking through. Continue reading
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