Pantone has released its Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013 in men’s and women’s colors to coincide with Fashion Week. The palette strives to provide a balance of neutrals and dynamic brighter shades for versatile combinations.   "The expression 'balancing act' is something we all relate to as we strive to find harmony in the frantic pace of our everyday lives," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "The same can be said for fashion as we look for balance between light and bright, classic and new. This season's color palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the... » Read More

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Jun 17 Fashion Accessories Layout Red Dress YemmyMade Trading Co. Gems n Jewels of Jaipur Redy-Brown Flats Metallic Peacock Embroidered Holiday Party Prom Dress Menbur Brouwer Set - Stone Menbur Court Set-Brown Posted by Gemstones by D.Sign Labels: Accessories Africa beads Chocolate CJ custom order Designers Hahdurah hand made Handcrafted Handmade Jewelry India Jewelry Necklace New Design Yemmy Made ... » Read More

Steppin' Out on The Town with YemmyMade Accessories, NY. Pair this Royal Dress, Lace Blazer,Fancy Slingbacks & Clutch  for an 'UpDate Jackie-O' Or this Lavender Party Dress, Floral Pewter Slings with 'YM's' Black & Silver 3pc set  Black & Gold Set with a 'Sexy Marilyn Style' Gown for that Classy Sexy Look! We've set out two choices here for this Soft Crepe Gown. First is the YemmyMade 'SteamPunk' Styled Necklace paired with this Natural Amethyst Chunky Bracelet. The Second look is the 'Jewelry Kollection' of Floral Focal Amethyst Necklace, Chunky Amethyst Natural Earrings and the Natural Amethyst Chunky Bracelet. YemmyMade is so versat... » Read More

Resort 2013 Trends BCBG Max Azria Resort 2013 Fashion is always planning ahead, so this next year, Resort is in full effect and although it doesn’t make the headlines like fall and spring collections there is still reason to check out the trends for inspiration.  Here are a few trends that have stood outhttp://www.designerapparel.com/bcbg_dress.html?KID=46629777&gclid=CLOpl8u90bACFQTsKgodbn6GqQ Caftans and Tunics:  The entire style is gorgeous and looks comfortable, effortless and chic.  They are the perfect pieces to pack on your vacations/getaways for items that have a tribal design. Color Trend, White: White is on ever... » Read More

First get your supplies together.For this project:1 foot/1 meter of half round, half hard, 2o gauge wire           *I used Sterling in this project*Cutters #1, Round Nose #2, and Flat Nose Pliers #3*I don't use adhesive in this project.*Trim your start end flush.1. Straighten your wire piece as you go. The wire will get bent so you will just pull it through your fingers till it is the shape you want it to be. *Remember though, when you are pulling wire it gets harder/stronger. Don't over pull your wire or you will have difficulty bending it to your wire wrap project.*REMEMBER: Don't cut your wire at this time! Keep wire in the coil as sh... » Read More

Tools:                                                  Wires:1. Round Nose Pliers                             1. Jewelry Wire 26,24,182. Long Nose Pliers (Inside flat)             2. Tiger Tail Wire3. Tiny Round Nose Pliers                     3. Aluminum Wire 24, 18, 164. Tiny Flat Nose Pliers                         4. Colored Copper Wire 245. Tiny Cutting Pliers                             6. Flat Nose Blunt Cutting Pliers          These are the Wires I use,              ... » Read More

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Flowers Tutorial Part 2 of 4 by CJ Flowers Tutorial  Category: Jewelry Designer's Desk I love these Gemstone Bead Flowers! They are so much fun I wanted to show you how I made them so you could join in my fun! First some Photos for interest...  Tools: Wires: 1. Round Nose Pliers 1. Jewelry Wire Long Nose Pliers (Inside flat) 2. Tiger Tail Wire 3. Tiny Round Nose Pliers 3. Aluminum Wire 24, 18, 16 4. Tiny Flat Nose Pliers 4. Colored Copper Wire 24 5. Tiny Cutting Pliers 6. Flat... » Read More

I love these Gemstone Bead Flowers! They are so much fun I wanted to show you how I made them so you could join in my fun!First some Photos for interest...Tools:                                                  Wires:1. Round Nose Pliers                             1. Jewelry Wire 26,24,182. Long Nose Pliers (Inside flat)             2. Tiger Tail Wire3. Tiny Round Nose Pliers                     3. Aluminum Wire 24, 18, 164. Tiny Flat Nose Pliers                         4. Colored Copper Wire 245. Tiny Cutting Pliers     Â... » Read More

by CustomGemCutterCreations-Matt Dunkle & GemstonesbyD.Sign- CJ Dunkle I am CJ, Constance J. Dunkle, and I hope this topic helps others to Thank You All Too! I have to say that ArtFire and our online business have been a life saver for me. I am disabled, over 15 1/2 years now. I had found Matt, found something I could do/when I could, rest, medicate. It is WONDERFUL: to have an outlet like ArtFire to take my dream of working again to another level. I was a School Teach for Special Education. I was injured in May of 1997; my first year teaching. A boy with Downs syndrom and in 4th grade and I had an accident on the stairs. We were com... » Read More

Before & After Projects!My first one is from a Customer who's Quartz Crystal was crying out for "New Clothes"!!Constance J Pawlick-Dunkle added photos to Before & After Projects!Like · · Unfollow Post · Constance J Pawlick-Dunkle Before and After Photos! Post Yours in this Album! Make sure you mark which is which. lol I almost forgot to! Have Fun! CJ :D · Like... » Read More

my latest big project This is my latest big project. I am in the making of this piece. I love to create flowers and this Idea came to mind, then I saw it but with flowers all over the whole length of the necklace. I wanted mine to look like the stones were flowing down the neck becoming the flowers in front. Let me know what you think! I am still working so, you will see gaps and spaces in the piece. Hugs! CJ  A work in progress, I am also thinking how to do this in different colored stones and MOP. I will post updates as I do them! Blessings, CJ. ... » Read More

This is my latest big project. I am in the making of this piece. I love to create flowers and this Idea came to mind, then I saw it but with flowers all over the whole length of the necklace. I wanted mine to look like the stones were flowing down the neck becoming the flowers in front. Let me know what you think! I am still working so, you will see gaps and spaces in the piece. Hugs! CJI am also going to try it in Mother of Pearl with a stronger wire for stability~ I will post photos when I am finished! Blessings, CJUPDATE***  April 9, 1012This Project is on it's final stages! I have a few photos to post then I will be DONE!! This wa... » Read More

Bird's Nest Necklace Hi All, I just wanted to show off the Birds Nest Necklace I have made for my Granddaughter, Maci Rae. I used the tutorial by Sarah Ortega at the link below http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/05/diy-bird-nest-necklace.html The instructions are very clear and easy. What a neat Easter Gift. I used jewelry wire 20gage (a bit fussy, but needed just slight tweaking with round nose pliers) because it is going to a  little tike (Maci is 2 3/4 yrs old) and needed to have a bit more stability than the 26gage. I used 3 white 4mm opaque rutilated quartz for the 'eggs'. The pendant size is 1inch and is strong eno... » Read More

So here it is, the first week of March and the Snow fell again! This is great for us as we have lots of inventory to get listed online. Our goal is to have all new inventory listed in two weeks. 150 or so pieces and stones and cards! I think we can do it!In the mean time, we are learning more about the SEO and relearning Marketing Strategy.  Like The 7 Ways to Make Sure Your Online Business Fails http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=art_daily&op=view_article&id=1122And we hope you read this information as it is very important when owning a shop, web store, shopping cart, online store, or studio that you have the correct information at your... » Read More