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Advanced Pearl & Bead Stringing DVD Released

This week-end my little company released the “Advanced Pearl and Bead Stringing” DVD. This DVD was a long time in the making. I had developed the earlier “Professional Pearl and Bead Stringing” 2-voloume course long before we used it as … Continue reading →

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French Wire: Aesthetic or Functional Issue in Jewelry Manufacture

I recently had an interesting discussion with a woman on a pearl and bead stringing forum about the benefits of French wire.  She was responding to a quick post I had made suggesting I’m not a big fan of French … Continue reading →

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Pearl & Bead Stringers also covered by FTC Guides

Just this weekend while at a gem show, I was told by a dealer that the material I was looking at was jade. In reality the stones were serpentine. This is what is called an unfair or deceptive practice. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Resource for Pearl and Bead Stringers

I recently stumbled on a new resource that might be of interest to pearl and bead stringers. It is an auction website called www.propertyroom.com. It’s apparently been around since 2001, but it is new to me and may be new … Continue reading →

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New Service for Pearl Stringers

In today’s unhealthy economy, retailers and wholesalers are trying out new services and products. One, announced today by Oriental Pearls, may be a welcome service for pearl and bead stringers without access to pearl drilling equipment. The company is offering … Continue reading →

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Remember to Wash Beads before Stringing

As bead stringers and jewelry designers, we incorporate many types of materials into our jewelry… found treasures such as buttons, antique beads, hair combs and others. And, of course, we use beads that have been packaged and shipped from all … Continue reading →

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