Jewelry and Beading » fire mountain gems http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading Jewelry Making and Beading Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 New Swarovski Colors and Shapes http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/new-swarovski-colors-and-shapes/ http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/new-swarovski-colors-and-shapes/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:32 +0000 Cyndi Lavin http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/?p=5492 Post from: Jewelry and Beading

]]> Twice each year, Crystallized Swarovski Elements comes out with new colors and shapes innovations. The Fall/Winter 2010-2011 selection has just been released for your viewing pleasure. If you sign up with Fire Mountain Gems for their newsletter, you’ll know as soon as these are ready for ordering!  Visit this link to see more details about the new collection, and to find links to previous seasons.
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Here’s what FMG has to say about the new colors and shapes:
* Cyclamen Opal – a color-play of amethyst purple and baby pink shades with an underlying opalescence
* Greige - a smoky, subtle color with just enough luminescence
* Crystal Coral Pearl - both glamorous and organic – a beautiful match to genuine salmon coral

* Navette pendant - an elegant look inspired by famous fine jewelry cuts
* Divine rock flat fancy stone – an innovative combination of matte and sparkling facets
* Chessboard Bead – an Art Deco-inspired style with a perfect round shape and square facets that take you back to the disco days

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/new-swarovski-colors-and-shapes/feed/ 2 Autumn Arbor has left the building http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/autumn-arbor-has-left-the-building/ http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/autumn-arbor-has-left-the-building/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:02 +0000 Cyndi Lavin http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/?p=4604 Post from: Jewelry and Beading

]]> I received word recently that Autumn Arbor has made the first cut in the Fire Mountain Gems 2009 beading contest. Now I have to send it in for the next round of judging.

Sometime later this summer I’ll see if I can write up a basic tutorial for the piece.  I didn’t take process shots like I normally do, so it’ll be a little sketchy.  Still, those who have some bead weaving experience will probably find it easy enough to follow.

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Last year, my over-the-top piece called Andromeda’s Pearls won first place in the pearls category. I don’t really think I’m going to have a repeat with Autumn Arbor in the seed beads category, but I guess you never know!

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