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Good Morning,

After spending much of yesterday trying to figure out how to use and navigate the new blog pages for Blogger, I thought we might test out a new post with something fun.

As I posted previously, I will attempt to upload one tutorial video a month. This one (as well as others) May be found on Youtube, Dailymotion, alchemistsvessel.net or the Facebook fan page. All links to these pages may be found on the menu to your right.

Today’s tutorial is coiling and cutting your own jump rings. Youtube has some new features which include auto fixing the video you upload. Perhaps it will make the video look better, one can hope.

Our next tutorial will cover making a pair of earrings. Now that you have the basics down, we might as well put it all together and make something!

The video will not be posted until May, 2012, so you have plenty of time to prepare. Want to make a pair along with the video? The Supply list may be found below.

“Beaded Earrings” (sounds fun and interesting, yes?)

Supply List

Tools:

2 pairs of pliers – Round Nosed and Flat or Chained nosed.

Wire or Jewelry Cutters (aka “Flush Cutters”)

Materials:

1 pkg. of Jump Rings 4mm (or coil and cut your own, you need 2)

1 pkg. of Head Pins. (you will only need two, but extra is good!)

1 pkg. of Ear Wires (common in craft stores are Fish Hook Style)

2 Beads of your choice. (They should be 6mm to 8mm in size)

*6mm round red glass beads will be used for the tutorial.

Most of the items may be found at your local craft shop. Don’t want to spend more than a couple of bucks? Checkout a Wal-Mart or other variety store, they usually have these kinds of things for $2.00 to $5.00.No special equipment is necessary, I bet most of you have pliers and a wire cutter at home. If not, try a Wal-Mart or other variety store for inexpensive tools. It’s not the tool it’s the craft-person using the tool that makes the pieces unique and wonderful. Paint Brush or Power Tool, a human hand is still required to operate them.

When someone asks you where you got them, you can smile and say, “I made this.”

Thank you for stopping by and having a look. We would like to wish you a pleasant week.

Every Tuesday five great gift ideas from around the web are posted here. This week we have a new shop to introduce and a favorite shop or two returning to the list. Click the title of the item to be taken to the page or shop where it is located.

Magic Dragon Earrings from Shelly Moody of Green Witch Designs. These cute little guys swing from your ears perhaps whispering words of dragon wisdom as they accompany you throughout your day!

Sapphire Blue Cowl Knit Scarf from the Brick Boutique, a new shop on Etsy. Take a look at some of the other fabulous hand knitted items! It’s cold out there, and what a lovely gift of warmth!

Terry Toeman Glows in the Dark! From Studio RGC and sold through Etsy. I love these little collectibles, I want them all! At 3″ tall these are highly detailed, a ton of fun to look at and discover all the nooks and brains and spines… A truly unique addition to any shelf! I’ll say it again, this one GLOWS IN THE DARK!

Mini Rotary Cutter – Youtube video. I love it when people come up with stuff that I can use and share! From Clover the mini rotary cutter can be used for sewing, yarn, clays, well anything that needs to be cut really. Follow the link for the video / picture of the cutter.

Tribbles Last but not least, my Geek is showing! That’s right, it does indeed read “Tribbles”. These are interactive puffballs, toys, created to look and act like the Tribbles on the TV Show Star Trek. I want one!