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Dec 13, 20111 min read

The Bead and Button Show catalog has arrived!

And I'm perusing it in-depth trying to decide which classes I’d like to take. More than 600 classes are being offered June 1 through 10....

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Dec 10, 20111 min read

Embellishments and components add so much interest!

They can turn a plain beaded bracelet from ordinary to stunningly artistic! They can add zing to an otherwise uninteresting necklace. ...

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Dec 3, 20111 min read

A new pattern and kit...the "Belles Fleurs" bracelet!

I’ve just finished editing the “Belles Fleurs” pattern and I’ve assembled kits in seven lush colourways! The finished bracelet is shown...

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Nov 27, 20112 min read

Photographing jewelry can be very challenging!

There are often reflective surfaces to deal with and, because most pieces of jewelry are not flat, there is the challenge of the image...

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Nov 24, 20111 min read

Time to reorganize the beading studio!

My space always seems to take on a life of its own. Looking at this photo it’s difficult to believe that a day ago my beading studio...

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Nov 18, 20111 min read

Are there stars out tonight?

Well, they are in my studio. I’m in the process of sanding and refining a grouping of bronze metal clay star embellishments that will...

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Nov 7, 20111 min read

I’ve been wearing this bracelet every day of late…

It just seems to go with everything in my Fall wardrobe. I basically wear black, brown and gray, and this piece compliments it all! ...

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Nov 1, 20111 min read

The "Beaded Bronze Links" bracelet...

Is a pattern that I designed two years ago. I’ve recently updated it to include directions for making the bronze metal clay links,...

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Oct 26, 20111 min read

Inspiration abounds!

It’s no wonder that my color choices have decidedly been influenced by the season. I’ve been fortunate to wake up to this view every day...

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Oct 25, 20111 min read

Working in Chain Maille is something…

that interests me. I’ve made several bracelets in various chain maille patterns and did enjoy the process, but between beading,...

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Oct 17, 20111 min read

Geometric beading is intriguing...

and very mathematical. It is the antithesis of free-form beading which allows one to use almost any type or size of bead and vary the...

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Oct 11, 20111 min read

Beading tips and hints are always appreciated...

especially when they make a project easier and more fun! I've just started a new beaded cuff design and it is truly a pleasure to work...

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Oct 2, 20111 min read

I really like this latest mixed media fibula...

I've been wearing it a lot now that autumn has set in and shawls and heavy sweaters are being worn to keep the chill at bay. I've titled...

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Sep 29, 20111 min read

The "Rain Forest Flora" bracelet kit and pattern...

are now available in my Etsy shop. The kit comes with step-by-step instructions accompanied by large full color photos plus a 4x6 color...

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Sep 26, 20111 min read

My latest mixed media bracelet design is finished...

and I've titled it "Rain Forest". It combines polymer clay buds which are set into textured bronze metal clay blossom shapes. The...

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Sep 23, 20111 min read

This talisman pendant...

has a primitive feeling about it which I like. The components are an interesting mix representing strength with a one and one-half inch...

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Sep 20, 20111 min read

I'm beading again...

for the first time in over a month and I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday! I've made a pot of tasty Russian tea that I...

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Sep 18, 20111 min read

Five beading patterns are finished so far...

and are now in Word for Mac documents. I have more work ahead of me...fifteen more patterns await updating. I'd much rather be beading,...

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Sep 13, 20111 min read

Fibulas are part of my "Antiquities" collection...

and I've made several this past week. Most people think of a leg bone when the word fibula is mentioned, but in Ancient Greece and Rome,...

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Sep 10, 20111 min read

I'm ready for my jewelry trunk show at Brio!

If you're going to be in Galena, IL today, I hope you'll drop in Brio and visit for a while, enjoy a glass of wine, and view my latest...

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Barbara Briggs

Barbara is an artist specializing in One-of-a-Kind art jewelry and adornment. She hopes to inspire others to create beautiful objects. Learn more about her here.

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