New Products: Leather, 200 Q&A, Swarovski colorsRealleather jewelry collection, a new book, and Swarovski innovations
by Jane Konkel
Published: November 19, 2010 Silver Creek Leather Company — manufacturer of leather lace and leathercraft kits — has introduced the Realeather Jewelry Collection, designed by jewelry designer and author, Jill MacKay. The collection combines leather and suede with silver plated, interchangeable components and findings, to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The Realeather Crafts line includes suede and leather lace on spools or pre-cut lengths, leather trim, kid's craft kits, and leather craft tools and hardware. Look for the line in craft stores or visit silvercreekleather.com.
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Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to achieve a range of decorative effects? Have a beading problem you can't solve? Beading 200 Q&A: Questions Answered on Everything from Basic Stringing to Finishing Touches may have the answers. This 224 page easy-reference, written by Dorothy and Ashley Wood, is a guide for beginning and experienced jewelry makers. The suggested retail price is $18.99.
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Just in time for our special issue of Crystals to be published in April of 2011, samples of Swarovski Elements Autumn and Winter 2011/12 Innovations have arrived at the BeadStyle offices. The new themes, colors, and cuts seem to be all about contrasts. The color (sunflower) and effect (crystal silver night) makes us think of sunflower bursts and glittering nights. You can still send us your most sparkling designs for BeadStyle's Crystals challenge. We're looking for designs that use any kind or combination of crystals to include in our Crystals special issue, but hurry the deadline in December 15, 2010.
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